Ipswich vs Liverpool
Isak's early double sinks Ipswich
Liverpool's striker strikes twice in the opening minutes to secure a comfortable win.
Liverpool stunned Ipswich with two quickfire goals from A. Isak inside the first ten minutes, setting the tone for a 2-0 victory. Ipswich's hopes of a home win, confidently predicted by Fipster, were dashed early on as the visitors controlled the match from the outset. This result was a clear upset against the high-confidence home win forecast.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Ipswich facing Liverpool in what promises to be an intriguing clash. Ipswich, newly promoted, will be eager to make a strong impression, while Liverpool look to start their campaign on a positive note despite some summer changes.
Key facts
- 1.Ipswich finished 2nd in the Championship last season with 84 points from 46 games.
- 2.Liverpool finished 5th in the Premier League last season with 60 points from 38 games.
- 3.Ipswich have a significantly better goal difference (+23) than Liverpool last season.
- 4.Ipswich have strengthened their squad with signings including D. Maeda, K. Scherpen, and Florentino.
- 5.Liverpool have added Víctor Muñoz and J. Jacquet but lost Mohamed Salah, I. Konaté, and C. Jones.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is 1-0 in favour of Ipswich.
- 7.The predicted fulltime score is 2-1 to Ipswich.
- 8.A total of three cards is expected, indicating moderate discipline.
The context
Ipswich come into this match fresh from promotion, having finished second in the Championship last season with 84 points from 46 games. Liverpool, who remained in the Premier League, ended their previous campaign fifth with 60 points from 38 matches. Both sides have made notable summer moves, with Ipswich bolstered by signings such as D. Maeda, K. Scherpen, and Florentino, while Liverpool have seen the arrivals of Víctor Muñoz and J. Jacquet but parted ways with Mohamed Salah, I. Konaté, and C. Jones.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Ipswich
Away — Liverpool
Analysis
Ipswich's strong goal difference last season (+23) suggests they have the attacking prowess to challenge Liverpool effectively. The Reds, despite losing key players, have reinforced their squad and will look to impose their style. The prediction favours Ipswich to take an early lead, reflected in the halftime score of 1-0, with Liverpool pushing back but ultimately falling short in a 2-1 result. The match is expected to be competitive but disciplined, with a moderate total of three cards anticipated.
Prediction
The forecast sees Ipswich clinching a 2-1 victory, capitalising on their momentum and home advantage. Liverpool will respond but may struggle to overturn the early deficit. Expect a tightly contested game with Ipswich edging it by a single goal.
The verdict
This season opener sets the tone for both teams, with Ipswich aiming to prove their mettle at a higher level and Liverpool adjusting to squad changes. A 2-1 win for Ipswich would be a statement of intent and a thrilling start to the campaign.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Isak
Assist: Gakpo
Isak
Assist: Gakpo
Mac Allister
Yellow Card
Enciso
Yellow Card
Jacquet
Yellow Card
Kerkez
Yellow Card
Isak
Muñoz
Emersonn
Maeda
Penalty cancelled
Palacios
Fatawu
Mac Allister
Wirtz
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 5 |  Leeds | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 |  Everton | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 |  Ipswich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Nottingham Forest | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
Match Statistics
Ipswich
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3L. DavisD
- 6I. DiopD
- 7A. FatawuM
- 10J. EncisoM
- 19EmersonnF
- 23S. LukićM
- 24J. GreavesD
- 25E. PalaciosM
- 26D. O'SheaD
- 37K. ScherpenG
- 38D. MaedaM
Substitutes
- 2D. FurlongD
- 4C. KipréD
- 9Z. FlemmingF
- 12FlorentinoM
- 20K. McAteerM
- 28C. WaltonG
- 32M. NúñezM
- 42A. OuattaraD
- 47J. ClarkeF
Liverpool
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1Alisson BeckerG
- 4V. van DijkD
- 5J. JacquetD
- 6M. KerkezD
- 7F. WirtzM
- 8D. SzoboszlaiM
- 9A. IsakF
- 10A. Mac AllisterM
- 18C. GakpoM
- 23Víctor MuñozM
- 33R. AraújoD
Substitutes
- 3W. EndoM
- 21K. TsimikasD
- 25G. MamardashviliG
- 29B. BarcolaF
- 30J. FrimpongD
- 38R. GravenberchM
- 42T. NyoniM
- 67L. KoumasF
- 73R. NgumohaF
Ipswich
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Scherpen | G | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Diop | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| S. Lukić | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| J. Greaves | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Z. Flemming | F | 24 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| E. Palacios | M | 78 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| A. Ouattara | D | 12 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| A. Fatawu | M | 79 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1/4 |
| J. Enciso | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0/4 |
| J. Clarke | F | 24 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| Emersonn | F | 66 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| L. Davis | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| D. Maeda | M | 66 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| K. McAteer | M | 11 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| D. O'Shea | D | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Núñez | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Florentino | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Walton | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Kipré | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Furlong | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Liverpool
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Isak | F | 64 | 9.0 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2/3 |
| C. Gakpo | M | 90 | 8.6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2/2 |
| Alisson Becker | G | 90 | 8.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| V. van Dijk | D | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Araújo | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| D. Szoboszlai | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — |
| J. Jacquet | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Gravenberch | M | 26 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Kerkez | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| A. Mac Allister | M | 84 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| B. Barcola | F | 26 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Víctor Muñoz | M | 64 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/4 |
| F. Wirtz | M | 91 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3/4 |
| T. Nyoni | M | 6 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Tsimikas | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Ngumoha | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Koumas | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Frimpong | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Mamardashvili | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| W. Endo | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Ipswich vs Liverpool?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Ipswich to win against Liverpool.
- What score did Fipster predict for Ipswich vs Liverpool?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Ipswich 2–1 Liverpool.
- What were the win probabilities for Ipswich vs Liverpool?
- Fipster's model gave Ipswich a 95% chance of winning, Liverpool a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.