The Reds take on Ipswich Town at Anfield
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Liverpool will be looking to secure their first Premier League home win of 2025 as they take on relegation-threatened Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Arne Slot’s side comes into this fixture on a high after sealing their Champions League last-16 spot, while Ipswich will be aiming to recover from a 6-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City.
Match Preview
Liverpool maintained their perfect European record with a 2-1 win over Lille in midweek, extending Arne Slot’s unbeaten start in European competition.
With just a point needed against PSV Eindhoven to top their Champions League group, the Reds can now shift focus back to the Premier League title race.
Domestically, Liverpool returned to winning ways with a dramatic 3-1 victory over Brentford, courtesy of Darwin Núñez’s late heroics.
They remain unbeaten in the league since mid-September, when Nottingham Forest stunned them at Anfield.
On the other hand, Ipswich Town enters this game in poor form, having suffered back-to-back home defeats to Brighton and Manchester City.
Despite their struggles, they have been surprisingly strong on the road, collecting 56% of their total points away from home.
However, their last victory at Anfield dates back to December 2000, and they have lost four straight games against Liverpool, including a 2-0 defeat at Portman Road in August.
Team News
Liverpool might be without Curtis Jones, who suffered a knock against Lille, while Ryan Gravenberch was subbed off for precautionary reasons.
Diogo Jota (muscle injury) and Joe Gomez (hamstring) are confirmed absentees.
Cody Gakpo is expected to return to the starting XI, aiming to become only the third Dutch player to score in five consecutive Premier League home matches (after Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robin van Persie).
For Ipswich, Kalvin Phillips is back after missing the Man City game due to ineligibility, and could start in midfield.
The recent returns of Axel Tuanzebe and George Hirst boost their options, but they remain without Sammie Szmodics (ankle), Conor Chaplin (knee), and Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles).
Predicted Lineups
Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Chiesa; Gakpo
Ipswich Town XI (4-2-3-1):
Walton; Tuanzebe, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Phillips, Cajuste; Johnson, Hutchinson, Philogene; Delap
Prediction
Ipswich has shown resilience away from home, frustrating teams like Arsenal and Tottenham, but their collapse against Manchester City exposed their defensive frailties.
Liverpool, despite some inconsistencies, have been relentless at Anfield, scoring at least twice in their last 14 home matches.
With their attacking firepower, fresh legs, and Ipswich’s struggles, we predict Liverpool 4-0 Ipswich Town.
What’s Your Prediction?
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