Where to watch Ipswich vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for Premier League match

Liverpool begin their 2024-25 Premier League campaign at Ipswich Town at the Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich on Saturday, August 17.

Liverpool, top-flight English champions 19 times, welcomed a new manager, Arne Slot, who is taking over from Jurgen Klopp.

Slot has not been too busy in the summer transfer window, but his team, led by captain Virgil van Dijk, had a good preseason with wins over Real Betis, Arsenal, Manchester United and Sevilla in friendly fixtures.

Their hosts on Saturday are playing in the Premier League for the first time since the team was relegated in 2001-02.

While 11 players have left the club, manager Kieran McKenna has made seven new signings for the team that will play in the top-flight for the first time in over two decades.

The Sporting New s looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Ipswich vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:

• TV channel: nbcsports.com, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO
• Live stream: Fubo TV , NBC Sports App

This game is available for live TV broadcast on nbcsports.com, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers.

What time does Ipswich vs Liverpool kick off?

This Premier League clash takes place at the Portman Road in Ipswich, England and kicks off on Saturday, August 17 at 12:30 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

Ipswich vs Liverpool lineups, team news

Ipswich Town's medical staff are working hard on getting some of players ready in time for the game against Liverpool. Harry Clarke has had trouble with his achilles, George Hirst has a knee issue, Nathan Broadhead with a thigh injury and Janoi Donacien with an adductor problem.

Meanwhile Cameron Humphreys is a major doubt for the match with an unspecified injury.

Ipswich predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Muric (GK) — Tuanzebe, Edmundson, Greaves — Johnson, Luongo, Morsy, Davis — Hutchinson, Harness, Delap

Liverpool’s starting lineup could see Alisson Becker between the posts, providing a reliable presence in goal. The Red's 19-year-old midfielder Bobby Clarke is back in training after nursing a minor back problem and could be available to play.

In midfield, Alexis Mac Allister might be the driving force, supported by Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai . This trio would bring a mix of creativity, energy, and technical skill to control the game.

Liverpool predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Alisson (GK) — Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson — Elliott, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai — Salah, Diaz, Jota.

Ipswich vs Liverpool prediction

The game is set to be an intense battle, with Liverpool favoured to win but Ipswich determined to prove their worth in the top flight. As Slot looks to start his Liverpool tenure with a victory, McKenna will be aiming to show that Ipswich can compete at this level.

Prediction: Ipswich 0-2 Liverpool