Ipswich host Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday 22 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Portman Road Stadium. Ipswich are 14th with 11 points from 10 games (in the bottom half), while Sunderland sit 19th on 8 points (in the bottom three). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Ipswich's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Union Berlin 4–2 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Sunderland's last 5: WWWLL Most recently they beat Rennes 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Ipswich and 1.3 for Sunderland. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 58%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 72% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Ipswich 1–1 Sunderland. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ipswich37%fair 2.68 · @2.62
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.25
Sunderland39%fair 2.59 · @2.62
2.61Expected goals
1.29Ipswich xG
1.32Sunderland xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Ipswich 1.3 – 1.3 Sunderland expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sunderland to win✗
39%
2.59
2.62
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.72
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.94
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.30
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland / FT Sunderland✗
22%
4.63
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
10.32
–
Form
Ipswich – last 6
WWWWLL
15 Aug
@ Union Berlin
4–2
W
8 Aug
vs Rayo Vallecano
3–0
W
4 Aug
vs Le Havre
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Wycombe
2–1
W
1 Aug
@ Oxford United
0–2
L
29 Jul
vs Osasuna
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sunderland – last 6
WWWLLW
15 Aug
vs Rennes
2–1
W
8 Aug
@ Lens
2–0
W
2 Aug
@ Wrexham
1–0
W
31 Jul
vs Leeds
0–1
L
25 Jul
@ Liverpool
2–4
L
18 Jul
@ York
5–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ipswich and Sunderland.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Ipswich vs Sunderland?
On our numbers Ipswich have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Sunderland 39%.
How many goals will there be in Ipswich vs Sunderland?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ipswich vs Sunderland?
Our predicted score is Ipswich 1–1 Sunderland, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Ipswich vs Sunderland?
Ipswich vs Sunderland (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Portman Road Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
