Ipswich vs Sunderland Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds - Saturday, August 22nd
Get the latest lineups, team news, match facts, and prediction for the Premier League clash between Ipswich and Sunderland.
OC Staff - August 22, 2026, 8:55 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadIpswich vs Sunderland: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
As the new Premier League campaign gets underway, Ipswich, currently sitting in 12th place, prepare to host 19th-ranked Sunderland at their home ground. The match kicks off on Saturday 22nd August 2026 at 14:00 UTC, with the hosts eager to mark their top-flight return with a positive result, while the visitors look to build on their previous successes.
Ipswich vs Sunderland Form
The home team head into this opener following an encouraging pre-season, capped by a 4-2 away win against Union Berlin. The Tractor Boys won four of their last six warm-up matches, including victories over Rayo Vallecano and Le Havre. Sunderland also enjoyed a fruitful summer, concluding with a 2-1 victory over Rennes.
The Black Cats matched their hosts' pre-season record with four wins from six. However, the hosts' historical Premier League form is bleak; they have lost five of their last six top-flight matches, and have been losing at both half-time and full-time in five of those six fixtures.
Ipswich vs Sunderland Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these sides was in the Championship in January 2024, when the hosts claimed a 2-1 victory. Over their last six encounters, the away side hold a slight advantage with three wins to the home team's two, alongside a single draw.
While the hosts' overall top-flight history shows they have conceded at least two goals in seven of their last eight Premier League matches, they will hope their competitive head-to-head record against the visitors can spark a change in fortune.
Ipswich vs. Sunderland Odds
Ipswich vs. Sunderland Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Where to Watch: Peacock
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Ipswich vs Sunderland Probable Lineups
Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Scherpen; Davis, Greaves, Diop, O'Shea; Lukic, Núñez; Maeda, Egeli, Fatawu; Emersonn
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Mandava, Ballard, O'Nien, Meunier; Sadiki, Xhaka; Angulo, Fée, Hume; Brobbey
With detailed performance statistics currently unavailable in the pre-match data, the tactical battle will likely be won in midfield. Both sides are set to mirror each other in a 4-2-3-1 formation. The hosts will rely on their new-look attacking trio of Abdul Fatawu, Daizen Maeda, and Emersonn to break the lines. However, the visitors' double-pivot of Sadiki and Xhaka should provide a superior defensive shield to neutralise the home team's transitions and control the tempo.
Ipswich vs Sunderland Team News
The hosts could hand debuts to several summer signings, with Kjell Scherpen expected to start in goal under Gary O'Neil, while Issa Diop and Sasa Lukic are also set to feature. Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor are carrying knocks and remain doubtful. For the visitors, Thomas Meunier and Nordi Mukiele face late fitness tests at right-back. Trai Hume could start on the right wing if either is fit, while Omar Alderete is back in contention.
Ipswich vs Sunderland Match Facts
- Ipswich have been losing at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches in Premier League.
- Ipswich have lost 5 of their last 6 matches in Premier League.
- Ipswich have conceded at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches in Premier League.
Prediction: Ipswich 0-2 Sunderland
While the home side have spent heavily to prepare for life back in the top tier, the visitors possess a settled squad that achieved European qualification last season. The away side's tactical familiarity and defensive stability should prove too much for a transitioning home side. Given the hosts' tendency to concede multiple goals in this division, a structured 2-0 away win is highly likely.
Best Bet: Sunderland to Win Click here to get the best odds at Bet365 Sportsbook
With the home team struggling historically to keep clean sheets in the top flight—conceding at least twice in seven of their last eight Premier League matches—backing a settled Sunderland side to take all three points represents excellent value.
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