Football Prediction | Liverpool vs Ipswich Town | English Premier League | January 25 – Is This a Guaranteed Three Points for Liverpool against Relegation-Threatened Ipswich?

Premier League action continues as Liverpool hosts Ipswich Town at Anfield on Thursday, January 25th, 2024, at 9:00 PM (BDT) / 08:30 PM (INR). Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will look to strengthen their position in the league, while Ipswich Town will aim to make an impact in their tough away fixture.

Liverpool vs Ipswich Town Form Guide

Liverpool

Liverpool, under Jurgen Klopp, remains a strong contender in the Premier League with a solid all-around team. Their attacking play, led by Mohamed Salah, is potent, and their possession-based football allows them to dominate games. Their counter-attacks, combined with quick passing, have often left opponents struggling to keep up. While their defense is generally reliable, they do struggle against through-ball attacks and have been vulnerable in certain high-pressure situations.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town, managed by Kieran McKenna, has shown grit this season. However, they face a tough challenge against a Liverpool side with much greater depth. Ipswich will rely on their aerial duels and direct long balls to threaten Liverpool. They’ll also look to capitalize on any defensive lapses from the home side but will need to improve their finishing and ball retention if they are to have a realistic chance of causing an upset.

Liverpool vs Ipswich Town Key Battles:

Mohamed Salah vs Liam Delap

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool’s star player with 18 goals, remains one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Premier League. His speed, dribbling, and finishing make him a constant threat in any match. Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, with 8 goals, is the team’s top scorer but faces a difficult task against one of the best in the league. Delap’s physical presence and ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Ipswich as they try to handle Salah’s attacking prowess.

Luis Diaz vs Leif Davis

Luis Diaz, with 10 contributions (goals + assists), has been a dynamic force for Liverpool. His flair, movement, and ability to create and score goals provide Liverpool with another potent attacking outlet. Ipswich’s Leif Davis, with only 3 contributions (goals + assists), will be tested defensively against Diaz’s quickness and creativity. Davis will need to be alert and disciplined to prevent Diaz from exploiting any space on the wing. 

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Liverpool vs Ipswich Town Tactical Outlook

Liverpool’s tactical strengths lie in their ability to finish scoring chances, execute effective counter-attacks, and create a high volume of scoring opportunities. Their individual skill, combined with their capability to come back from losing positions, makes them a formidable side. Additionally, Liverpool is strong at protecting a lead and defending set pieces. However, they are somewhat vulnerable against through ball attacks, which could be exploited by a team like Ipswich that may look to exploit gaps in Liverpool’s defensive line. 

Ipswich, on the other hand, has a notable strength in winning aerial duels, which could be crucial in set-piece situations or direct balls into the box. However, Ipswich faces significant challenges, particularly in finishing scoring chances and retaining possession. Their inability to protect the lead, defend against long shots, and handle skillful players further exposes their vulnerabilities. Ipswich’s aggressive style focuses on attacking down the right, taking long shots, and playing with long balls. 

Head-to-Head Encounters

The current head-to-head record for the teams is Liverpool 1 win(s), Ipswich Town 0 win(s), and 0 draw(s). Liverpool are heavy favorites for this encounter, with bookmakers giving them odds of 1.11 to win, 12.00 for a draw, and 15.00 for Ipswich Town to win.

Injury News and Suspensions

Liverpool

Liverpool is facing concerns regarding Diogo Jota, who is doubtful due to a knock. His potential absence could impact their attacking options in upcoming fixtures. Meanwhile, Joseph Gomez is expected to return by early February 2025 after a hamstring injury, providing a much-needed boost to their defensive line.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town is dealing with some significant injuries, including Chiedozie Ogbene, who is sidelined with an Achilles tendon injury and could be out until early May 2025. Conor Chaplin’s knee injury has left his availability doubtful for upcoming games, while Sammie Szmodics, recovering from a strain injury, is expected back by early February 2025.

Liverpool vs Ipswich Town Possible Playing Squad

Liverpool 

Luis Diaz, Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Salah, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Tsimikas, van Dijk, Konaté, Alexander-Arnold, Alisson (GK)

Ipswich Town

Delap, Clarke, Cajuste, Morsy, Hutchinson, Davis, Johnson, Burgess, O’Shea, Godfrey, Walton (GK)

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Liverpool will be looking to dominate at home, with their superior attacking options likely to pose significant problems for Ipswich Town. The visitors will have to work hard to keep the match competitive, but Liverpool’s depth and strength should prevail.

Score Prediction

A 3-1 victory for Liverpool seems a plausible outcome, with Salah adding to his tally and Ipswich Town managing to pull one goal back through Delap in what will be a hard-fought match.