Liverpool are all set to host Ipswich Town at Anfield on January 25 in the English Premier League. The hosts enter this fixture on the back of a 2-1 win over LOSC Lille in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Ipswich Town are coming off two consecutive Premier League defeats, including a crushing 6-0 loss to Manchester City at home.
Liverpool vs Ipswich Town: Match Preview
The upcoming fixture against Ipswich town will be Liverpool’s first home match in the Premier league this year. They secured their first league win of 2025 against Brentford, with Darwin Nunez achieving a brace. Notably, they are unbeaten in their last 17 matches and are currently leading the table with 50 points to their name. Arbne Slot’s men’s only loss came against Nottingham Forest in mid-September. The Reds have scored at least twice in each of their last 14 matches at Anfield across all competitions.
Ipswich Town are coming off two heavy defeats, losing 2-0 to Brighton and 6-0 to Manchester City. They are currently sitting third from the bottom of the points table, with just three victories from 22 matches. They have struggled defensively and failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight fixtures in this competition. Their last win at Anfield came in 2000, which was their only victory against Liverpool so far.
Liverpool vs Ipswich Town: Head-to-Head
Liverpool and Ipswich Town have played only five games overall in the Premier League, with the Reds holding the upper hand, winning three of those. Ipswich Town managed to secure one win, which was during their first meeting in 2000. Meanwhile, the remaining one match between them ended in a 1-1 draw. Liverpool have won the last three matches between them, which showcases their dominance against Ipswich Town.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 17/08/20204 | Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 11/05/2002 | Liverpool 5-0 Ipswich Town | Premier League |
| 09/02/2002 | Ipswich Town 0-6 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 11/04/2001 | Ipswich Town 1-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 10/12/2000 | Liverpool 0-1 Ipswich Town | Premier League |
Liverpool vs Ipswich Town: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Liverpool’ Curtis Jones has sustained a slight injury during their UCL clash and his availability is uncertain. Ryan Gravenberch is expected to be available for selection while Alexis Mac Allister is likely to return to the midfield. Cody Hakpo is likely to be added to the starting XI while Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez are sidelined due to respective injuries. For Ipswich Town, Kalvin Phillips could replace Sam Morsy in midfield. Sammie Szmodics, Conor Chaplin, Chiedozie Ogbene are unavailable due to injuries. Jacob Greaves and Luke Woolfenden, who missed last game continue to be on the sideline. Meanwhile, Axel Tuanzebe and George Hirst are fit and available.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Chiesa; Gakpo
Ipswich Town Predicted Lineup
Walton; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Phillips, Cajuste; Johnson, Hutchinson, Philogene; Delap
Liverpool vs Ipswich Town: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 25, 2025
Match Time: 10:00 AM ET
Venue: Anfield
Television Broadcast: USA Network
Liverpool vs Ipswich Town: Match Prediction
Liverpool’s strong home form and Ipswich town’s recent defensive struggles suggest that the Reds are poised for a dominant performance. With Cody Gakpo returning to the squad and Liverpool scoring at least twice in their last 14 home matches, the visitors face a daunting task in containing their opponents. Ipswich’s vulnerabilities against top-tier teams, highlighted by recent defeats, make a victory for Liverpool the most likely outcome.
Liverpool and Ipswich Town Predicted Result: 4-0 Liverpool win
