The much-anticipated England Premier League game on 22.08.2026 featuring Ipswich versus Sunderland is expected to be a showcase of football at its best. Both teams have been preparing intensely, and their close power levels make predictions difficult. Our thorough analysis includes looking at past performances of Ipswich and Sunderland, as well as tactical setups and key players' impact. After reading our expert prediction, fans of Ipswich and Sunderland should feel more confident in placing their bets. Don't miss out on our insights!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Newcastle | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 11 | Tottenham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 14 | Hull City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 15 | Ipswich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 16 | Bournemouth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Ipswich vs Sunderland
Ipswich vs Sunderland Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Ipswich | Sunderland | 13.01.2024 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Sunderland | Ipswich | 06.08.2023 | 1-2 |
| League One | Ipswich | Sunderland | 18.12.2021 | 1-1 |
| League One | Sunderland | Ipswich | 20.11.2021 | 2-0 |
| League One | Ipswich | Sunderland | 26.01.2021 | 0-1 |
| League One | Sunderland | Ipswich | 03.11.2020 | 2-1 |
| League One | Sunderland | Ipswich | 08.02.2020 | 1-0 |
| League One | Ipswich | Sunderland | 10.08.2019 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Sunderland | Ipswich | 03.02.2018 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Ipswich | Sunderland | 26.09.2017 | 5-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Union Berlin | Ipswich | 15.08.2026 | 2-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ipswich | Rayo Vallecano | 08.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ipswich | Le Havre | 04.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Wycombe | Ipswich | 01.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Oxford United | Ipswich | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Ipswich | Osasuna | 29.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | Ipswich | QPR | 02.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Championship | Southampton | Ipswich | 28.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Championship | West Brom | Ipswich | 25.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Championship | Charlton | Ipswich | 22.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Sunderland | Rennes | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lens | Sunderland | 08.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | York | Sunderland | 18.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Premier League - Summer Series | Wrexham | Sunderland | 02.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League - Summer Series | Sunderland | Leeds | 31.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League - Summer Series | Liverpool | Sunderland | 26.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Chelsea | 24.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Everton | Sunderland | 17.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Manchester United | 09.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier League | Wolves | Sunderland | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ipswich vs Sunderland
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Betting Intelligence: Ipswich vs Sunderland
htmlThis is a fixture that means more than just three points. Ipswich vs Sunderland carries real history, real emotion, and real Premier League stakes. Both clubs have climbed back to the top flight the hard way. Neither wants to fall back down.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a straightforward mid-table clash. The odds tell a fascinating story. Sunderland are actually slight favourites at 2.55, with Ipswich priced at 2.65. The draw sits at 3.35. Bookmakers clearly see this as a coin-flip, and honestly, I think they're right.
Here's what you need to watch for in the head-to-head record. Ipswich have actually performed remarkably well against Sunderland in recent meetings. They won both Championship encounters in the 2023/24 season, including a 2-1 victory at home in January 2024. Go back further and Ipswich even hammered Sunderland 5-2 in September 2017. The home side has history on their side.
But here's the surprising statistical insight casual fans will miss entirely. Of the last ten meetings between these clubs, eight have produced a winner. Only two ended level. This is not a fixture that tends to drift into comfortable draws, whatever the narrative says about bottom-half Premier League caution.
Sunderland arrive having had real Premier League experience this past season. Their recent form shows a team capable of genuine quality. They beat Chelsea, stunned Newcastle away, and took down Tottenham at home. That is no ordinary newly promoted side. They know how to compete at this level.
Ipswich come in riding solid pre-season momentum, winning four of their six friendlies including an impressive 4-2 win away at Union Berlin. That attacking confidence matters at the start of a new campaign when confidence sets the tone for months ahead.
My bold prediction? Ipswich win this 2-1, mirroring almost exactly their last home encounter against Sunderland. Both teams to score looks like a strong betting play here at likely short odds given how open these two sides tend to be against each other. I'd also back over 2.5 goals with real conviction given that eight of the last ten head-to-heads have produced a definitive result and goals.
Sunderland's disciplinary record is worth noting too. Reinildo carries a red card from last season alongside seven yellows. D. Ballard also has a red on his record. In a feisty early-season clash with something to prove, cards markets could offer real value.
When the whistle blows, Portman Road will be rocking. Two ambitious clubs. A rivalry rebuilt through League One trenches and Championship battles. Now it arrives on the Premier League stage where it belongs. Don't miss a single second of this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Murić | Kosovo | 27 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 81 |
| A. Young | England | 41 | Defender | 175 | 65 |
| G. Hirst | England | 27 | Attacker | 191 | 84 |
| S. Szmodics | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Attacker | 168 | 64 |
| L. Woolfenden | England | 27 | Defender | 193 | 70 |
| J. Taylor | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 185 | 70 |
| B. Johnson | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 67 |
| D. Button | England | 37 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 87 |
| L. Davis | England | 26 | Defender | 182 | 70 |
| J. Clarke | England | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | 74 |
| C. Townsend | England | 33 | Defender | 183 | 62 |
| C. Ogbene | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| C. Walton | England | 30 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 75 |
| C. Kipré | Côte d'Ivoire | 29 | Defender | 193 | 90 |
| C. Chaplin | England | 29 | Midfielder | 168 | 70 |
| J. Greaves | England | 25 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| C. Slicker | Scotland | 23 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 82 |
| Ali Al Hamadi | Iraq | 24 | Attacker | 183 | 82 |
| C. Humphreys | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Finley Frank Barbrook | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Mukiele | France | 28 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
| A. Masuaku | Congo DR | 32 | Defender | 179 | 80 |
| S. Moore | England | 36 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 83 |
| A. Patterson | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 77 |
| D. Neil | England | 24 | Midfielder | 185 | 62 |
| E. Le Fée | France | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 63 |
| P. Roberts | England | 29 | Midfielder | 167 | 58 |
| W. Isidor | France | 25 | Attacker | 186 | 79 |
| N. Huggins | Wales | 25 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| J. Seelt | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 192 | 84 |
| B. Middlemas | England | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 64 |
| Harrison Jones | England | 21 | Defender | 178 | 68 |
| C. Rigg | England | 19 | Midfielder | 177 | 65 |
| J. Whittaker | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Jayden Jones | England | 19 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| Jenson Jones | England | 20 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| A. Abdullahi | Nigeria | 22 | Attacker | 181 | 75 |
| Marc Guiu | Spain | 20 | Attacker | 187 | 82 |
| Timur Tuterov | Ukraine | 21 | Attacker | 183 | 70 |
| M. AleksiÄ | Serbia | 20 | Attacker | 179 | 70 |
Ipswich vs Sunderland match odds
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