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Simon Winter
Newly-promoted Ipswich are back in action on Friday, September 4th in what promises to be a gripping Premier League encounter with Liverpool under the lights at Portman Road.
Ipswich vs Liverpool predictions
Over 3.5 Goals – 2.5 –Liverpool’s first two Premier League encounters of the new campaign both ended 2-2, highlighting the danger the Reds can pose in the final third along with some of their defensive frailties.
Ipswich meanwhile, were a nuisance last weekend against Man Utd, netting twice at Old Trafford, though Town were torn to shreds at the back, conceding five goals, 33 shots and 4.56 in expected goals against (xGA).
Indeed, both Liverpool and Ipswich have been doing shoddy defensive work so far and both clubs rank among the worst five teams in the Premier League for total xGA after two games. There looks like a good opportunity to aim for a high total at better odds in the goal markets here.
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Alexander Isak to score anytime – 2.06 – Isak tapped in a poacher’s effort against Forest last weekend to open his account for the new season.
The Swede had three shots in that 2-2 draw and another four (two on target) in Liverpool’s 2-2 tie with former club Newcastle before that.
The 26-year-old should have chances to impact the scoresheet again when he lines up against a generous Ipswich defence.
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Ipswich vs Liverpool Bet Builder
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Over 16.5 Liverpool shots (1.80) — Ipswich conceded a huge 33 shots in their 5-2 reverse at Old Trafford last weekend and another 22 attempts just days before that against Leicester in the Carabao Cup despite winning 3-1. Liverpool meanwhile, clocked 27 shots in their last away test at Newcastle, so a target of 16.5+ attempts feels like a modest one for the visitors to beat at Portman Road.
Julio Enciso over 1.5 shots (1.42) — The 22-year-old was a menace against Man Utd, though he was erratic at crucial moments, landing just one of his three shots on target. The story was similar against Sunderland before that, with Enciso racking up three attempts, none of which hit the target. His output makes him a decent prospect in the over 1.5 shots range again against Liverpool, but steer clear of the on-target market.
Darragh O’Shea over 1.5 fouls (2.80) — The Irish central defender filled in at right back against Man Utd and looked uncomfortable throughout, committing three fouls. The left flank is one of the strongest areas of Liverpool’s team, especially with recent signing Bradley Barcola strengthening their options there. O’Shea will have his work cut out on that side again, so back him to commit at least two more fouls.
Victor Munoz over 0.5 shots on target (1.28) — Jinking Spanish winger Munoz sparkled on his competitive debut for Liverpool against Forest, lodging a game-high four shots and scoring with his solitary effort on target. That showing was surely enough to earn a successive start against Ipswich and the 23-year-old’s searing pace should put him in more dangerous positions at Portman Road.
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