Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Portman Road when Ipswich welcome Sunderland in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League opener. The Tractor Boys are eager to make a strong impression on their return to the top flight and head into the campaign on a four-game winning run in preseason, scoring plenty of goals along the way. The club chiefs have strengthened the squad with Sasa Lukic, Julio Enciso, Emersonn, Abdul Fatawu and Florentino, although Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor are sidelined through injury. Ipswich have won 60% of their last 10 home games, scoring 2.20 goals per match.
Sunderland, meanwhile, also have plenty of confidence after beating Lens and Rennes in their final two warm-up matches. Omar Alderete should be fit to start, while experienced right-back Thomas Meunier is expected to make his Premier League debut. Eliezer Mayenda has left the club, but the Black Cats still possess plenty of attacking quality. Sunderland have won seven of their last 10 overall and an impressive 80% of their recent away games, scoring 2.80 goals per match on the road. The H2H record is perfectly balanced, with both sides winning four of the last 10 meetings.
BTTS landed in 60% of the last 10 H2H meetings, while both teams have been scoring regularly in preseason. Therefore, Both Teams to Score is our main betting tip for this round 1 matchup, alongside Draw and Over 1.5 goals (80% H2H).
This Premier League match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Ipswich vs Sunderland prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Ipswich 1 - 1 Sunderland
Ipswich vs Sunderland Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Brian Brobbey @ 210 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Brian Brobbey @ 600 Odds
- To be Booked: Sasa Lukic @ 210 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Ipswich +0.5 @ -211 Odds
- European Handicap: Ipswich +1 @ -550 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Sunderland - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferIpswich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwldwddwlw | 1.80 |
| Home | wdwlw | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwdd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.20 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.51 | 1.50 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.37 | 1.32 | 1.43 |
Sunderland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwllwwww | 2.20 |
| Home | dwlww | 2.00 |
| Away | wwlww | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 1.60 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.00 | 2.80 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.55 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.04 | 0.95 | 1.17 |
Ipswich vs Sunderland Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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