Ipswich vs Sunderland: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 22 August the Premier League brings Ipswich against Sunderland at Portman Road Stadium. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT. In the table, Ipswich are 14th, lower half, on 11 points after 10 matches; Sunderland are 19th (in the drop zone) with 8. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Ipswich, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 4–2 win over Union Berlin, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Sunderland, last 5: WWWLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Rennes, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ipswich 1.3 xG, Sunderland 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ipswich 38%, draw 23%, Sunderland 39%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ipswich 1–1 Sunderland. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ipswich38%fair 2.63 · @2.62
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.25
Sunderland39%fair 2.56 · @2.62
2.61Expected goals
1.29Ipswich xG
1.32Sunderland xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sunderland to win✗
39%
2.56
2.62
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.72
1.73
Draw no bet
Sunderland (draw no bet)✗
51%
1.97
–
Asian handicap
Ipswich +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.60
–
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
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.16
1.10
First team to score
Sunderland to score first
47%
2.14
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
43%
2.32
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland / FT Sunderland✗
22%
4.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.13
–
Recent results
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 Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Ipswich vs Sunderland?
On our numbers Ipswich have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
