Sunderland U21 vs Ipswich Town U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Sunderland U21 welcome Ipswich Town U21 to Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground for a Premier League 2 Division One fixture on Friday 11 September (19:00 WAT). In the table, Sunderland U21 are 11th, upper half, on 10 points after 7 matches; Ipswich Town U21 are 23rd (lower half) with 6.
Current form
Sunderland U21, last 5: LWDLL Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Brentford U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Ipswich Town U21, last 5: LWLDL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to AFC Hornchurch, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Sunderland U21, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.7 for Ipswich Town U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sunderland U21 3.3 xG, Ipswich Town U21 2.2 xG – a total near 5.5. That is an open game on paper: 91% for three or more goals, 75% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sunderland U21 59%, draw 18%, Ipswich Town U21 23%.
GG/NG: GG (75%) at 1.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sunderland U21 3–2 Ipswich Town U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sunderland U2159%fair 1.69 · @1.75
Draw18%fair 5.49 · @4.00
Ipswich Town U2123%fair 4.40 · @3.25
5.50Expected goals
3.32Sunderland U21 xG
2.18Ipswich Town U21 xG
75%Both score
91%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
3–26%
3–15%
2–25%
4–25%
2–15%
4–14%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sunderland U21 to win✓
59%
1.69
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
Draw no bet
Sunderland U21 (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.38
–
Asian handicap
Sunderland U21 -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Over 4.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
–
First team to score
Sunderland U21 to score first
60%
1.67
–
Half-time result
Sunderland U21 ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.06
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sunderland U21 / FT Sunderland U21✓
41%
2.47
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–2✗
6%
16.88
–
Recent results
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 59% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Ipswich Town U21 23%.
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.
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.
