Premier League: Ipswich vs Liverpool Odds, Preview, and Picks (Aug 17)

• Ipswich make their return to the top-flight after a 20-year wait on Saturday
• Arne Slot will take charge of his first competitive match for Liverpool

The first early kick off of the new Premier League season will be an intriguing clash between newly-promoted Ipswich Town and Liverpool. There will be pressure on the Reds to start the campaign in strong form, as Arne Slot looks to build on the success enjoyed by Jurgen Klopp.  

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 7:30 AM ET
• Where: Portman Road, Ipswich, England
• How To Watch: NBC

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Ipswich	+600
Draw	+425
Liverpool	-275

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Match Preview

The day that Ipswich fans have been dreaming about for over 20 years finally arrives on Saturday, as the club make their return to the top-flight. Ipswich defied all expectations under Kieran McKenna last term to finish second in the Championship standings, and fans breathed a sigh of relief earlier in the summer when the coach officially announced that he would be staying at Portman Road.

However, they will need to improve once again after back-to-back promotions if they are to retain their Premier League status. Defensively, there will be questions to answer, but they have more than enough quality in the final third to pose real questions for their rivals in the top-flight this season.

Thank you for your brilliant support yesterday, Anfield ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pGyJGS01o7

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 12, 2024

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A new era for Liverpool gets underway at Portman Road, as Arne Slot takes charge of his first competitive match for the Reds since replacing Jurgen Klopp. The Dutchman will have the primary aim of finishing in the Champions League spots this term, but Liverpool do boast the quality required to at least match their third-place finish last term.

It has been a quiet summer in terms of incomings for the Reds this summer, and they have lost key figures in the form of Joel Matip and Thiago. Their form throughout pre-season has been relatively strong after winning four of their six matches, which includes victories over Arsenal and Man United in the United States.

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Ipswich vs Liverpool Picks

Ipswich’s attacking quality could cause Liverpool issues in this opening match of the season, meaning both teams to score could be a prominent selection. However, the preference is for the Reds to come out on top in a high-scoring affair.

Free Pick:

• Liverpool & BTTS