Ipswich Town vs Sunderland prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
English Premier League
In Round 1 of the English Premier League on August 22, 2026, Ipswich Town will face Sunderland. Both teams are eager to start the new season with a victory.
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Ipswich, after a long hiatus, already played in the Premier League—the season before last, having previously gone through the Championship in just one year. Back then, they lacked the potential to secure themselves at such a high level. However, upon returning to the second division, they collected 84 points—only Coventry had more. As a result, they managed to return directly to the top flight.
The team from Sunderland was promoted to the Premier League in 2025 and became one of last season’s sensations. The newcomer even contended for a Champions League spot for a long time. Ultimately, they finished seventh with 54 points, thus qualifying straight for the Europa League!
The newly promoted EPL side was among the leaders at a lower level for a reason. They scored an average of 1.74 goals per match while conceding 1.02. Their opponent, in their first year at this level in a long time, managed only 1.11 goals scored per match and conceded 1.26.
Previous Matches: Ipswich Town vs Sunderland
Both of the most recent meetings, in the 2023/2024 Championship season, were won by Ipswich.
The visitors are given a somewhat formal, yet nonetheless existent, advantage. Overall, we expect a close contest, and as a result, a "both teams to score" outcome (odds – 1.71).
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: Key Stats and Trends
- Ipswich Town have won four games in a row
- Sunderland have won four of their last five matches
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: Probable Starting Lineups
Ipswich Town play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Walton – Davis, Greaves, O'Shea, Furlong – Taylor, Matusiwa – Philogene-Bidace, Nunez, Burns – Hurst. Taylor and Matusiwa are doubtful.
Sunderland play a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Elborg – Mandava, O'Nien, Ballard, Mukiele – Brown – Mandl, Rigg, Le Fee, Hume – Isidor. Alderete is injured.
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