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Ipswich vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | Portman Road |
The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Ipswich and Sunderland have been confirmed.
Ipswich Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Kjell Scherpen, Dara O'Shea, Issa Diop, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Sasa Lukic, Marcelino Núñez, Abdul Fatawu, Daizen Maeda, Julio Enciso, Emersonn
Substitutes: Abdoul Ouattara, Christian Walton, Sindre Egeli, Cameron Humphreys, Kasey McAteer, Jack Clarke, Cédric Kipré, Darnell Furlong, Chuba Akpom
Sunderland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Robin Roefs, Thomas Meunier, Luke O'Nien, Dan Ballard, Reinildo Mandava, Enzo Le Fée, Noah Sadiki, Nilson Angulo, Trai Hume, Granit Xhaka, Brian Brobbey
Substitutes: Romaine Mundle, Wilson Isidor, Melker Ellborg, Omar Alderete, Habib Diarra, Chemsdine Talbi, Chris Rigg, Nordi Mukiele, Jocelin Ta Bi
Ipswich vs Sunderland Immediate Reaction
Ipswich
Ipswich set up in a 4-2-3-1 system for Saturday afternoon's contest at Portman Road. Kjell Scherpen anchors the defense in goal behind Dara O'Shea, Issa Diop, Jacob Greaves, and Leif Davis. Sasa Lukic and Marcelino Núñez start in central midfield, while Abdul Fatawu, Daizen Maeda, and Julio Enciso operate behind striker Emersonn.
Sunderland
Sunderland also deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation for this fixture. Robin Roefs starts between the posts with Thomas Meunier, Luke O'Nien, Dan Ballard, and Reinildo Mandava across the back line. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki anchor the midfield, with Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fée, and Nilson Angulo providing attack support for front man Brian Brobbey.
Ipswich vs Sunderland Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this encounter combines four selections across match result, goalscorer, both teams to score, and player card markets. The proposed four-fold includes Sunderland to win, Wilson Isidor to score anytime, Both Teams To Score (Yes), and Sasa Lukic to receive a card.
Ipswich vs Sunderland Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams matching up in a 4-2-3-1 structure and possessing attacking quality across the pitch, a closely contested battle is expected at Portman Road. Ipswich's offensive trident behind Emersonn will test Sunderland's defense, but the visitors carry plenty of threat through Brian Brobbey and their midfield runners, pointing toward a balanced draw.
Score Prediction: 1-1
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