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Premier LeaguePremier League· Kick-off : Friday, September 4, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)

Ipswich vs Liverpool: 0-2 result and AI prediction review

Review: prediction vs result

1X2 outcome correctExact score foundMost likely score before kick-off : 0-2

Final score: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Liverpool at 66%. The exact score 0-2 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (10.2%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (55%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (62%): missed.

Match analysis

Ipswich and Liverpool met on Friday, September 4, 2026, a Premier League, matchday 3 fixture. Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich. Before kick-off, our model gave Ipswich a 15% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Liverpool 66%. On the correct score, 0-2 comes out on top (10.2%), followed by 1-2 (9.8%) and 0-1 (9.2%).

Over their last 5 matches, Ipswich have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 14 and conceding 9. Liverpool have not won any of their last 5 matches (4 draws, 1 defeat), scoring 7 and conceding 8. Ipswich therefore arrive in far better shape than Liverpool. On average Ipswich score 2.80 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Liverpool score 1.40 and concede 1.60. In the table, Ipswich sit 12th with 3 points from 2 games, Liverpool 13th with 2 points from 2. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Ipswich have averaged 1.88 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.37 for Liverpool.

In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ipswich, 2 for Liverpool and 0 draws. Ipswich out or doubtful: Florentino, A. Matusiwa, J. Philogene and J. Taylor. Liverpool: C. Bradley, F. Chiesa, H. Ekitike, J. Gomez and G. Leoni. In double chance terms, "Ipswich or draw" stands at 34%, "Liverpool or draw" at 85% and "no draw" at 81%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

15%
Ipswich (Win)
19%
Draw
66%
Liverpool (Win)

Double chance

34%
Ipswich or draw
85%
Liverpool or draw
81%
No draw

Most likely correct scores

Scores shown as Ipswich – Liverpool. 0-2 is the single most likely scoreline (10.2%); the 5 scores below add up to 46% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.

ScoreProbability
Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool10.2%
Ipswich 1-2 Liverpool9.8%
Ipswich 0-1 Liverpool9.2%
Ipswich 1-1 Liverpool8.9%
Ipswich 0-3 Liverpool7.6%

Goals: both teams to score, over/under

With 0.96 expected goals for Ipswich and 2.22 for Liverpool, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 62% and "both teams to score" at 55%. Goals look likely in this one. Ipswich keep a clean sheet in 11% of scenarios, Liverpool in 38%.

Probability
Ipswich expected goals0.96
Liverpool expected goals2.22
Both teams to score55%
Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals62%
Over 3.5 goals39%
Ipswich clean sheet11%
Liverpool clean sheet38%

Recent form

Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.

Ipswich

DateOpponentScore
Aug 30, 2026Manchester United · Premier League2-5L
Aug 25, 2026Leicester · EFL Cup3-1W
Aug 22, 2026Sunderland · Premier League2-1W
Aug 15, 2026Union Berlin · Club Friendlies4-2W
Aug 8, 2026Rayo Vallecano · Club Friendlies3-0W

Liverpool

DateOpponentScore
Aug 29, 2026Nottingham Forest · Premier League2-2D
Aug 23, 2026Newcastle · Premier League2-2D
Aug 16, 2026Como · Club Friendlies0-0D
Aug 9, 2026Monaco · Club Friendlies2-3L
May 24, 2026Brentford · Premier League1-1D

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Ipswich1232
Liverpool1322

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ipswich, 2 for Liverpool and 0 draws.

Out and doubtful

Ipswich

  • Florentino (out)
  • A. Matusiwa (out)
  • J. Philogene (out)
  • J. Taylor (out)

Liverpool

  • C. Bradley (out)
  • F. Chiesa (out)
  • H. Ekitike (out)
  • J. Gomez (out)
  • G. Leoni (out)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction?

Before the match, our AI gave Ipswich a 15% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Liverpool 66%. Liverpool are therefore favourites. Final score: 0-2.

What is the most likely correct score for Ipswich vs Liverpool?

0-2 (10.2%), followed by 1-2 (9.8%), 0-1 (9.2%), 1-1 (8.9%) and 0-3 (7.6%).

Will both teams score in Ipswich vs Liverpool?

The probability that both Ipswich and Liverpool score is 55%. Ipswich have a 11% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Liverpool 38%.

How many goals should we expect in Ipswich vs Liverpool?

The model expects 3.18 goals (0.96 for Ipswich, 2.22 for Liverpool). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 83%, over 2.5 goals 62%, over 3.5 goals 39%.

When and where is Ipswich vs Liverpool played?

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), Premier League, matchday 3. Venue: Portman Road, Ipswich.

What form are Ipswich and Liverpool in?

Ipswich: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (14 scored, 9 conceded). Liverpool: 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 8 conceded).

What is the head-to-head record between Ipswich and Liverpool?

In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Ipswich, 2 for Liverpool and 0 draws.

What was the Ipswich vs Liverpool result, and was the prediction right?

Final score: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Liverpool at 66%. The exact score 0-2 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (10.2%). On goals, the model expected both teams to score (55%): missed; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (62%): missed.

How is the Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction calculated?

The model estimates each team's expected goals (0.96 for Ipswich, 2.22 for Liverpool) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.

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