Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich Town U21 preview and prediction
The match
Ipswich Town U21 travel to Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground in the Premier League 2 Division One on Friday 11 September (19:00 WAT) to face Sunderland U21. Sunderland U21 are 11th with 10 points from 7 games (in the top half), while Ipswich Town U21 sit 23rd on 6 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Sunderland U21's last 5: LWDLL Most recently they lost to Brentford U21 1–5 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Ipswich Town U21's last 5: LWLDL Most recently they lost to AFC Hornchurch 0–3 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.7 conceded.
Sunderland U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 5.5 goals: 3.3 for Sunderland U21 and 2.2 for Ipswich Town U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score in 75% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 75% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Sunderland U21 3–2 Ipswich Town U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sunderland U2160%fair 1.66 · @1.75
Draw18%fair 5.65 · @4.00
Ipswich Town U2122%fair 4.52 · @3.25
5.50Expected goals
3.34Sunderland U21 xG
2.16Ipswich Town U21 xG
75%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
3–26%
3–15%
2–25%
4–25%
2–15%
4–15%
From our goals model: Sunderland U21 3.3 – 2.2 Ipswich Town U21 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 U21 to win✓
60%
1.66
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.22
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
75%
1.33
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Half-time result
Sunderland U21 ahead at half-time✓
49%
2.04
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland U21 / FT Sunderland U21✓
41%
2.42
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
6%
16.89
–
Form
Sunderland U21 – last 6
LWDLLW
31 Aug
@ Brentford U21
1–5
L
24 Aug
vs Nottingham Forest U21
5–1
W
19 Aug
vs Jong PSV U21
1–1
D
14 May
vs Burnley U21
1–2
L
26 Apr
@ Manchester United U21
2–3
L
15 Apr
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
4–2
W
2.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Ipswich Town U21 – last 6
LWLDLL
8 Sep
@ AFC Hornchurch
0–3
L
28 Aug
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
4–1
W
24 Aug
@ Manchester United U21
0–5
L
18 Aug
@ Braintree
1–1
D
14 Aug
vs Coventry City U21
2–4
L
24 Apr
vs Brighton U21
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sunderland U21 and Ipswich Town U21.
What is the prediction for Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
On our numbers Sunderland U21 have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Ipswich Town U21 22%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
We expect about 5.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 91% likely and both teams score 75% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
Our predicted score is Sunderland U21 3–2 Ipswich Town U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 5.5 goals in total.
When is Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich Town U21?
Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich Town U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 11 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground.
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.
