Main prediction: under 1.5 goals

Alternative tip: double chance Sunderland

Other market: under 1.5 goals

The season is already underway for Ipswich Town, but the Prem hasn't started yet.

That changes this Saturday, 22/08, at 15:00, at Portman Road Stadium. The opponent for the opening match is Sunderland.

Ipswich Town arrive at the league opener with 24 win(s) and 83 goals this season. Meanwhile, Sunderland have 15 win(s) and 45 goals. Sunderland have a 33% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

The prediction for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.

Prediction for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

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Overview Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

Sunderland are favourites, with a 33% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Sunderland A.F.C. win are at 2.8 and a draw at 3.51.

Ipswich Town and Sunderland have not yet played any matches in the Premier League.

Head-to-head between Ipswich Town and Sunderland

In 10 clashes between Ipswich Town and Sunderland, the record is balanced: 4 win(s) for each side and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 13/01/2024, in the EFL Championship. Score: Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland.

A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.

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Ipswich Town: current form

Ipswich Town have not yet made their debut in the English Premier League, but have played 49 match(es) this season.

See the numbers before the start of the Prem:

24 win(s), 16 draw(s), 9 defeat(s)

83 goals scored (1.69 per match)

Top scorer: Jack Clarke (16 goal(s))

Sunderland: current form

On the other side, Sunderland have not yet made their debut in the Premier League 2026/27, but have played 42 match(es) this season before the tournament.

See the numbers:

15 win(s), 14 draw(s), 13 defeat(s)

45 goals scored (1.07 per match)

Top scorer: Brian Brobbey (7 goal(s))

Ipswich Town vs Sunderland key players

Ipswich Town have not yet taken to the pitch in the Premier League, so there are no individual data in the league for now.

But in the season, Jack Clarke is already leading the way with 16 goal(s).

Meanwhile, Sunderland have not yet made their debut in the Premier League, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.

In the season, however, Brian Brobbey already has 7 goal(s).

Ipswich Town vs Sunderland statistics in the Premier League

Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland already show something. Ipswich Town have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Sunderland have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland in the table below.

Home Team

Ipswich Town Team Logo

Ipswich Town

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D W D

1.8

Home W D W D D

1.8

Away D D W L W

1.6

Away Team

Sunderland Team Logo

Sunderland

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D D L

1.6

Home W D L W L

1.4

Away W D L W L

1.4

More tips for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland in the Premier League:

👉 Our prediction is: Sunderland to win the 1st half

Sunderland to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

Correct score prediction for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for Sunderland. Probable score: Ipswich Town 0-1 Sunderland. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

Check out where to watch the live match between Sunderland and Ipswich Town:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Ipswich Town and Sunderland

The line-ups for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Ipswich Town Football Club Company Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Sunderland A.F.C. line-up

The Sunderland starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

Match: Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 22/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Portman Road Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 21 August 2026, at 10:04 Last updated on 22 August 2026, at 04:24
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.