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Both Teams to Score
Yes
62%
Confidence
Both teams found the net in each of the last two competitive meetings, and both exhibited strong offensive scoring runs in their respective pre-season fixtures.
Full time
2-1
Sat 22 Aug · 15:00
Ipswich vs Sunderland prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 1
- Venue
- Portman Road Stadium, Ipswich
- Referee
- Farai Hallam, England
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Form
Recent form
Ipswich
38Poor
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -2 goal difference
Sunderland
35Poor
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -5 goal difference
Our call
Our verdict
Both Teams to Score
Yes
BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 62% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
62%
Confidence
Solid
Preview
Match preview
Ipswich host Sunderland at Portman Road in an enticing early-season Premier League clash. Both sides enter the campaign carrying momentum from solid pre-season preparations, with Ipswich claiming notable friendly victories over Union Berlin (4-2) and Rayo Vallecano (3-0), while Sunderland impressed with wins against Ligue 1 opposition in Rennes (2-1) and Lens (2-0).
Historical head-to-head encounters heavily favor the hosts in recent years. Ipswich secured a league double over the Black Cats during their recent Championship campaigns, winning 2-1 both at home and at the Stadium of Light. Portman Road has served as a tough venue for Sunderland, where the hosts consistently create high-quality chances.
With both sides showing good attacking rhythm in their warm-up matches, this fixture promises to be tightly contested. Ipswich's home advantage and recent upper hand in this rivalry give them a slight edge, though Sunderland's defensive resilience in friendlies suggests a low margin of victory.
Analysis
Key factors
- Ipswich won both of the last two competitive head-to-head fixtures against Sunderland by 2-1 scorelines.
- Ipswich demonstrated potent attacking form across pre-season, scoring 10 goals in their last four warm-up games.
- Sunderland showed competitive readiness against quality European sides, beating both Lens and Rennes leading into the season.
- Neither side enters the fixture with any reported injury concerns from the available data.
Availability
Team news
Ipswich
- S. LukicGroin Injury
- J. TaylorKnee Injury
Sunderland
- R. MundleKnee Injury
- D. BallardMuscle Injury
- W. IsidorInjury
- T. MeunierMuscle Injury
- K. DansoRed Card
Numbers
Statistical comparison
Ipswich at homeSunderland away
3
Played
4
2-0-1
W-D-L
0-1-3
1.3
Scored /game
1.3
1.3
Conceded /game
2.5
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
80%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
40%
Combined scoring rate: 2.6 goals per game (Ipswich at home plus Sunderland away).
Table
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brentford | 7 | +5 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds | 7 | +3 | 10 |
| 8 | Everton | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 | Ipswich | 8 | -4 | 10 |
| 10 | Hull City | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 7 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 7 | -4 | 8 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 | CoventryRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | FulhamRelegation - Championship | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 20 | SunderlandRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 4 |
History
Head-to-head
- 4
- Ipswich
- 2
- Draws
- 4
- Sunderland
the last 10 meetings are split 4-4 with 2 drawn, averaging 2.6 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
- 2024-01-13Ipswich2-1Sunderland
- 2023-08-06Sunderland1-2Ipswich
- 2021-12-18Ipswich1-1Sunderland
- 2021-11-20Sunderland2-0Ipswich
- 2021-01-26Ipswich0-1Sunderland
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Double Chance
Ipswich or Draw
72%
Confidence
Ipswich have dominated recent competitive meetings with Sunderland, winning both of their last two league head-to-heads by 2-1 margins, while also showing lethal finishing in pre-season.
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Match Winner
Ipswich to win
54%
Confidence
Home advantage at Portman Road and a favorable record in recent clashes give Ipswich the upper hand to take all three points.
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Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.