Portman Road | Premier League 2026-27 | Saturday, August 22 | 3pm BST
Top-flight football returns to Portman Road on Saturday and ahead of the action, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the Ipswich vs Sunderland odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Ipswich Vs Sunderland Odds
On their top-flight return, the Ipswich vs Sunderland odds suggest that the Tractor Boys could be in for a tough afternoon. Gary O’Neil’s side are priced at 17/10, the draw is online at 12/5 with the Mackems available at 31/20.
Ahead of Saturday’s 3pm kick-off, the latest Ipswich vs Sunderland betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Ipswich Vs Sunderland Preview
On the final day of the 2025-26 Championship season, Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to clinch their immediate return to the top-flight. Gary O’Neil is at the helm after club legend Kieran McKenna took a sabbatical and the former Bournemouth and Wolves boss has splashed the cash this summer.
Ironically, that is the approach Sunderland took last year which helped them defy the Premier League relegation odds. Regis Le Bris’ side came seventh last term and will entertain European football this autumn. Hence why getting early points on the board in the EPL will be vital to the Black Cats cause.
Ipswich Vs Sunderland H2H Record
The Ipswich vs Sunderland H2H record is evenly poised. Almost. The Tractor Boys have 25 wins in all competitions compared to the Black Cats 24 victories. In the Premier League era, the sides have faced each other on just four occasions. Ipswich won both home games (1-0, 5-0). Sunderland won both of their home games (4-1, 1-0).
Ipswich Vs Sunderland H2H record:
- Ipswich wins – 25
- Draws – 9
- Sunderland wins – 24
Ipswich Vs Sunderland Team News
Kjell Scherpen, Abdoul Ouattara, Issa Diop, Sasa Lukic, Daizen Maeda and club-record signing Emersonn are all in line to make their Ipswich debuts. Florentino Luis and Abdul Fatawu are also in contention but face late fitness tests.
As for Sunderland, Simon Adingra is the only confirmed absence. Summer signing Thomas Meunier is set to start on the bench. Netherlands World Cup star Brian Brobbey and Switzerland star Granit Xhaka will resume their respective roles in attack and midfield.
Ipswich Vs Sunderland Predicted Lineups
Ipswich predicted lineup:
Scherpen; Ouattara, O’Shea, Diop, Davis; Nunez, Lukic, Egeli; Fatawu, Emersonn, Maeda
Sunderland predicted lineup:
Roefs; Mukiele, O’Nien, Ballard, Reinildo; Sadiki, Xhaka; Hume, Le Fee, Angulo; Brobbey
Ipswich Vs Sunderland TV Channel, Live Stream And Radio
Ipswich vs Sunderland is not available to watch on traditional TV channels in the UK. Supporters can watch the highlights via BBC’s MOTD. Live streaming is also unavailable owing to the 3pm blackout but highlights will be shown on usual Premier League outlets.
For those looking to tune in via the radio, BBC Radio Suffolk and BBC Radio Newcastle will have you covered.
Ipswich Vs Sunderland Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Premier League stats – The top-flight H2H record since the EPL’s inception in 1992 favours the home side on the day (two wins each).
- Ipswich stats – The Tractor Boys went unbeaten in all 25 games they scored first in during the 2025-26 season
- Sunderland stats – The Black Cats netted only five first-half goals on the road last term.
Top Betting Angles for Ipswich vs Sunderland
- Over 1.5 goals: Eleven of Ipswich’s last 12 competitive games produced over 1.5 goals. Available at 2/7.
- BTTS (Yes): Has landed in the last three H2H clashes. Also landed in three of Sunderland’s last four PL matches. Currently 7/10.
- Anytime goalscorers: Brian Brobbey (9/5), Emersonn (12/5), Granit Xhaka (13/2) and Daizen Maeda (12/5) are worth consideration.
Ipswich Vs Sunderland Prediction
The stats around this game are certainly intriguing but one that stands out the most is that ten of Sunderland’s 14 league wins last season were by a one-goal margin. And we feel that feat will extend at Portman Road on MD1.
Prediction: Ipswich 1-2 Sunderland (8/1)
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