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Ipswich Town vs Sunderland is a tight-looking 3pm kick-off at Portman Road, with the promoted hosts up against a Sunderland side that impressed on their return to the top flight.
There is little between the sides in the market, with Sunderland’s solid first season back giving them a marginal edge. Anthony Eadson has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday, August 22nd.
Premium Tips
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland to Win | 13/8 (with bet365) | Sunderland finished seventh last season and bring the greater top-flight experience to Portman Road. At 13/8 they look too big a price against an Ipswich side that managed just one home win in their most recent top flight campaign in 2024/25. |
| Leif Davis to be carded | 5/1 (with bet365) | The last time Leif Davis was in the Premier League with Ipswich, he was shown five yellow and one red card over the course of the campaign. Davis will be encouraged to get forward on the left side of the pitch for the hosts and he could be vulnerable, with Sunderland looking to exploit him on the counter. |
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How Ipswich Town go into the game
Ipswich Town are back in the Premier League after another promotion from the Championship, and Portman Road will be rocking for the opener. Making home advantage count is central to their survival hopes. Ipswich look to establish themselves at this level and a positive start at home would set the right tone.
How Sunderland go into the game
Sunderland enjoyed an excellent first season back, finishing seventh on 54 points thanks to a well-organised, hard-to-beat side. They travel as marginal favourites and with real momentum.
Brian Brobbey leads the line and gives them a genuine goal threat. Backing up last season’s progress with a positive start on the road is the aim.
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/01/24 | Ipswich Town | 2-1 | Sunderland |
| 06/08/23 | Sunderland | 1-2 | Ipswich Town |
| 18/12/21 | Ipswich Town | 1-1 | Sunderland |
| 20/11/21 | Sunderland | 2-0 | Ipswich Town |
| 26/01/21 | Ipswich Town | 0-1 | Sunderland |
The sides have met only in the Championship and League One in recent years, with honours fairly even and little between them each time.
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland or draw (Double Chance) | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Greater top-flight experience against a promoted side. |
| Both teams to score | 4/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Evenly matched sides who both carry a threat. |
| Brian Brobbey anytime scorer | 15/8 | ⭐⭐ | Sunderland’s main goal threat. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 10/11 | ⭐⭐ | Open, competitive recent meetings. |
| Ipswich 1-2 Sunderland | 6/1 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a close contest. |
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland score prediction
There is very little between these sides, and an opening-day meeting of two well-matched teams could easily be settled by fine margins. Portman Road will be bouncing, but Sunderland’s experience suggests they will be in the contest, and we can see the points going to the visitors. Score prediction: Ipswich Town 1-2 Sunderland.
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