Ipswich v Liverpool

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Ipswich Town will be hoping to make a triumphant return to the Premier League after a 22-year absence on Saturday lunchtime as the Tractor Boys begin their top flight campaign with a tough opening match of the season against last season's third place finishers, Liverpool, when the two teams meet at Portman Road while Liverpool will begin their new Premier League season with a new manager in the dug-out.

Ipswich Town's meteoric rise from the English third tier culminated in winning back-to-back promotions, firstly to the Championship, and then to the Premier League under up-and-coming manager, Kieran McKenna, who is currently the toast of Suffolk thanks to Ipswich Town's exploits in the last two seasons.

The hosts ended last season's Championship campaign just one point shy of the title winners, Leicester City, despite being handed just two defeats in their final 17 league matches which were against Cardiff City and arch-rivals Norwich City, both of which were away from home.

The Tractor Boys also picked up 11 wins in the process to seal their long-awaited return to the English top flight but the hard work really now begins as the hosts look to consolidate their Premier League status and much will depend upon how much of a fortress Ipswich Town can make Portman Road, having lost just once in their previous 12 home games in all competitions.

Liverpool finished last season with a four-match unbeaten sequence under former coach Jurgen Klopp which included wins against Tottenham and Wolves which were both collected on home soil at Anfield but it was a drop in form from early April through to the end of that month which denied The Reds at least a runners-up spot in Klopp's final season at the merseyside club.

Despite picking up all three points by way of a 3-1 win away from home at Fulham, losses to Crystal Palace and merseyside rivals, Everton, along with being held to draws by the likes of Manchester United and West Ham resulted in Liverpool losing valuable ground in the title race.

However, results away from home will not only encourage the visitors ahead of this upcoming trip to Portman Road but also their new coach Arne Slot as he looks to open his account in this opening game of the season in Suffolk and as Liverpool have lost just twice in their previous 15 outings on the road in the Premier League, the merseyside club are priced as short favourites to take all three points here.

Ipswich Town v Liverpool Verdict

Ipswich Town have been handed one of the toughest fixtures upon their return to the top flight and whilst Kieran McKenna's side will be looking forward to pitting their wits against the visitors, Liverpool should record a comfortable victory here.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS No @ 2.10

Other side bets worth considering:

Liverpool win & BTTS No @ 2.50

Correct Score: Liverpool 2-0 @ 9.00