Table-toppers Liverpool will continue their hunt for the 2024/2025 Premier League title when they host Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Africa Football editor Allan Damba looks into the upcoming clash. Africa Football’s editor Allan Damba looks into the upcoming clash.
Match Overview
The Reds have been in scintillating form this season, leading both the Premier League and Champions League tables with 50 and 21 points, respectively. In their latest Champions League outing, they defeated Lille 2-1 on Tuesday, courtesy of goals from Harvey Elliott and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.
They now face Ipswich Town, a team fighting to avoid relegation. Ipswich sit 18th in the 20-team Premier League table with just 16 points from 22 matches. Depending on other results, a win at Anfield could lift them out of the relegation zone.
The two teams had contrasting results in their last Premier League matches. Liverpool secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Brentford, while Ipswich were on the receiving end of a 6-0 drubbing by Manchester City.
Liverpool Recent Form Analysis
Liverpool have suffered only one defeat in their last five matches, winning three and drawing one. During this period, Arne Slot’s men have scored nine goals while conceding just three.
- Last Five Games: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
- Latest Result: Liverpool 2-1 Lille
Ipswich Recent Form Analysis
Ipswich have endured back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, a worrying sign as they battle relegation. In their last five matches, they have won two, drawn one, and lost two, scoring seven goals but conceding 10.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
- Latest Result: Ipswich 0-6 Manchester City
Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool
- Liverpool 1(5-4)1 Ipswich
- Liverpool 5-0 Ipswich
- Ipswich 0-6 Liverpool
- Ipswich 1-1 Liverpool
Liverpool have dominated this fixture in recent years, consistently securing big wins.
Our Prediction for Liverpool vs Ipswich
Liverpool are in pursuit of their 20th Premier League title and have been dominant in this fixture historically. Playing at home, they will aim to avoid any slip-ups against a struggling Ipswich side.
Betting Tips:
- Home Win with Over 2.5 Goals: Odds of 1.44 on 1xbet
- Over 2.5 Goals: Odds of 1.26 on 1xbet
Player to Watch: Mohamed Salah
Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah is arguably the most in-form player in Europe, with 22 goals and 17 assists in just 31 games this season. Salah will once again be Liverpool’s key player as they look to secure a decisive win over Ipswich.
Best Odds and Betting Tips
- Home Win with Over 2.5 Goals: Odds of 1.44 at 1xbet
- Over 2.5 Goals: Odds of 1.26 at 1xbet
