Liverpool vs Ipswich: Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Fixture: Liverpool vs Ipswich Town

Competition: Premier League, Matchweek 23

Date: Saturday, 25th January 2025

Kick-off: 14:00 GMT

Venue: Anfield, Liverpool

Liverpool look to maintain their title charge as they host struggling Ipswich Town. The Reds aim to build on their recent win over Brentford, while Ipswich, reeling from a heavy loss to Manchester City, face a daunting task to climb out of the relegation zone. A clash of contrasting form makes this a high-stakes encounter.

Form: WDWDW

• 18 Jan: 2-0 win vs Brentford (A)
• 14 Jan: 1-1 draw vs Nott’m Forest (A)
• 5 Jan: 2-2 draw vs Man Utd (H)
• 29 Dec: 5-0 win vs West Ham (A)
• 26 Dec: 3-1 win vs Leicester (H)

Liverpool’s consistency has kept them at the top of the table, with Darwin Núñez’s late heroics against Brentford highlighting their strength in depth.

Form: LDWLL

• 19 Jan: 0-6 loss vs Man City (H)
• 16 Jan: 0-2 loss vs Brighton (H)
• 5 Jan: 2-2 draw vs Fulham (A)
• 30 Dec: 2-0 win vs Chelsea (H)
• 27 Dec: 0-1 loss vs Arsenal (A)

Ipswich’s form has been shaky, with a single win in their last five. Heavy defeats to top teams have exposed their defensive frailties.

• Joe Gomez: Hamstring injury, unavailable.
• Diogo Jota: Muscle injury, unavailable.
• Curtis Jones: Knock, fitness to be assessed.
  

• Conor Chaplin: Knee injury, ruled out.
• Chiedozie Ogbene: Achilles injury, unavailable
• Sam Szmodics: Ankle injury, return uncertain.
  

• Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
• Defenders: Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk (C), Ibrahima Konaté, Trent Alexander-Arnold
• Midfielders: Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch
• Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo
  

• Goalkeeper: Christian Walton
• Defenders: Leif Davis, Ben Godfrey, Dara O’Shea (C), Cameron Burgess, Ben Johnson
• Midfielders: Jens Cajuste, Kalvin Phillips, Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke
• Forward: Liam Delap
  

Strengths:

• Dominant attacking play with Salah and Núñez spearheading the front line.
• Creative midfield with Szoboszlai excelling in his playmaking role.

Weaknesses:

• Occasional defensive lapses against quick counter-attacks.
• Dependence on depth players due to mid-week Champions League game.
  

Strengths:

• Resilient midfield led by Cajuste.
• Quick transitions and wide play through Hutchinson and Clarke.

Weaknesses:

• Defensive fragility exposed by top teams.
• Lack of consistent goal-scoring threat from Liam Delap.
  

• Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s talisman continues to dazzle with his pace, precision, and eye for goal.
• Darwin Núñez: The Uruguayan striker has rediscovered his scoring touch, proving to be the difference-maker.
• Dominik Szoboszlai: A midfield maestro whose creative spark keeps Liverpool ticking.
  

• Christian Walton: Despite recent struggles, Walton’s shot-stopping ability can keep Ipswich in games.
• Sam Morsy: The skipper’s leadership and defensive work rate are pivotal in midfield.
• Omari Hutchinson: A dynamic presence on the wing capable of creating moments of magic.
  

Liverpool’s firepower and fortress-like home advantage at Anfield make them overwhelming favourites. Ipswich will need a miracle to escape with points, but a spirited performance could keep the scoreline respectable.

Predicted Scoreline: Liverpool 4-0 Ipswich Town

1. Result: Liverpool to win – The league leaders are strong at home and in great form.
2. Goals: Over 3.5 – Liverpool’s attack could feast on Ipswich’s vulnerable defence.
3. First Scorer: Mohamed Salah – The Egyptian king is primed to deliver again.
   

Liverpool have never lost to Ipswich Town at Anfield in the Premier League era, winning all five encounters with an aggregate score of 15-1. The last time Ipswich avoided defeat at Anfield was in 1994, securing a 1-1 draw.

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