Ipswich Town vs Sunderland — Prediction, Stats & Tips

Ipswich host promoted Sunderland at Portman Road in a fascinating two-promoted-club meeting ° Ipswich in their second PL season, Sunderland making their return. Sunderland's Jack Clarke (16G, 12A in C…

← Premier League 2026/27 · Matchday 1
Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 15:00 BST
Ipswich Town crest

Ipswich Town

vs

📍 Portman Road, Ipswich

Sunderland crest

Sunderland

🔮 Result lean: Evenly matched ° Ipswich slight home edge
📅 Stats based on Premier League 2026/27 · Matchday 1 · Last updated: 22 Aug 2026, 00:00 UTC

⚡ Key notices

  • 🟡Sam Morsy (Ipswich) — 8 yellow cards this season, highest card risk in this fixture
  • 🔥Sunderland have won 4 of their last 5 (recent form across competitions) — arriving in form
  • 🚩Corners: Over 9 total corners ° both sides attack-minded
  • 🎯Jack Clarke (Sunderland) — 38 shots on target this season, key shot threat
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  • 📊H2H: Last 5 Matchups

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Ipswich vs Sunderland at a glance

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Result lean

Evenly matched ° Ipswich slight home edge

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Shots potential

High

Jaden Philogene 2+ shots on target

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Corners potential

Medium

Over 9 total corners

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Cards potential

High

Sam Morsy to be booked

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Super Sub relevance

High

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🔮 Our prediction

Ipswich vs Sunderland

Result

Evenly matched ° Ipswich slight home edge

Corners

Over 9 total corners ° both sides attack-minded

Cards

Morsy most bookable ° Ipswich combative midfield anchor

Ipswich host promoted Sunderland at Portman Road in a fascinating two-promoted-club meeting ° Ipswich in their second PL season, Sunderland making their return. Sunderland's Jack Clarke (16G, 12A in Championship) is the standout individual. Ipswich's Philogene (12 Championship goals) and Hutchinson (8G) lead the home attack. Both teams score freely; Ipswich conceded 62 in their PL debut season. BTTS, over 9 corners and Clarke shots are the headline angles. Morsy's card profile adds another dimension.

Shots on targetMedium risk

Jaden Philogene 2+ shots on target

Philogene scored 12 goals in 36 Championship apps last season. His direct, powerful running from wide makes him a consistent shot threat at Portman Road in a competitive but open fixture.

Shots on targetMedium risk

Jack Clarke 2+ shots on target

Clarke scored 16 goals and contributed 12 assists in Sunderland's Championship promotion campaign. His pace and directness create shot opportunities even in debut PL fixtures away from home.

BTTSMedium risk

Both teams to score

Ipswich conceded 62 in the PL last season ° 7th worst. Sunderland scored 64 in the Championship. Both teams play with attacking intent. BTTS is strongly supported by both sides' open style.

Yellow cardMedium risk

Sam Morsy to be booked

Morsy is Ipswich's combative midfield anchor and picked up 8 yellow cards last season. In a physical home opener against a promoted side, his physical pressing style carries consistent booking risk.

CornersMedium risk

Over 9 total corners

Both Ipswich (4.8 per game) and Sunderland (5.0 per game) average strong corner numbers. An attacking, open game at Portman Road between two offensively minded squads supports over 9 total corners.

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Competition

Premier League 2026/27 · Matchday 1

Kick-off

Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 15:00 BST

Portman Road, Ipswich

Corners lean

Over 9 total corners ° both sides attack-minded

Result lean

Evenly matched ° Ipswich slight home edge

Team stats

Ipswich vs Sunderland — comparison

StatIpswichSunderlandEdge
League tier 2025/26Premier League (14th)EFL Championship (promoted)—
Goals scored

Ipswich: PL 2025/26 (38 games) · Sunderland: Championship 2025/26 (46 games)

4464Sunderland
Goals conceded6248Sunderland
Goals per match1.161.39Sunderland
Clean sheets713Sunderland
Corners per game4.85Sunderland
Yellow cards6670Ipswich
Red cards23Ipswich
Possession (avg %)47%50%Sunderland
Passing accuracy (avg %)78%77%Ipswich
Shots on target per game4.44.8Sunderland
Saves per game (GK)54.2Sunderland

Top scorers: Ipswich Town

Ipswich
JP

Jaden Philogene

Forward · 13A · 3000 min

12 ⚽
OH

Omari Hutchinson

Forward · 9A · 2600 min

8 ⚽
WB

Wes Burns

Forward · 8A · 2200 min

6 ⚽

Top scorers: Sunderland

Sunderland
JC

Jack Clarke

Forward · 12A · 2800 min

16 ⚽
RM

Romaine Mundle

Forward · 8A · 2600 min

10 ⚽
EE

Elliot Embleton

Midfielder · 9A · 2600 min

7 ⚽

Yellow cards: Ipswich Town

Ipswich
SM

Sam Morsy

Midfielder · 34 fouls · 3100 min

8 🟡
DO

Dara O'Shea

Defender · 22 fouls · 3200 min

5 🟡
CB

Cameron Burgess

Defender · 12 fouls · 2800 min

5 🟡

Yellow cards: Sunderland

Sunderland
TY

Tommy Young

Midfielder · 22 fouls · 2400 min

5 🟡
DB

Daniel Ballard

Defender · 14 fouls · 3100 min

5 🟡
LG

Lynden Gooch

Midfielder · 16 fouls · 2200 min

4 🟡

Shots on target: Ipswich Town

Ipswich
OH

Omari Hutchinson

Forward · 8G 9A

24 🎯
JP

Jaden Philogene

Forward · 12G 13A

22 🎯
WB

Wes Burns

Forward · 6G 8A

18 🎯

Shots on target: Sunderland

Sunderland
JC

Jack Clarke

Forward · 16G 12A

38 🎯
RM

Romaine Mundle

Forward · 10G 8A

28 🎯
PR

Patrick Roberts

Forward · 6G 7A

18 🎯

Corner takers: Ipswich Town

Ipswich
WB

Wes Burns

Forward · 2200 min

8 🚩
OH

Omari Hutchinson

Forward · 2600 min

6 🚩
JP

Jaden Philogene

Forward · 3000 min

4 🚩

Corner takers: Sunderland

Sunderland
JC

Jack Clarke

Forward · 2800 min

8 🚩
LG

Lynden Gooch

Midfielder · 2200 min

8 🚩
PR

Patrick Roberts

Forward · 2000 min

6 🚩

Player comparison

Sort & filter players

PlayerTeamMinYC 🟡GASoT 🎯FoulsCorners 🚩
SM

Sam Morsy

Midfielder

Ipswich31008238340
DO

Dara O'Shea

Defender

Ipswich32005216220
CB

Cameron Burgess

Defender

Ipswich28005203120
TY

Tommy Young

Midfielder

Sunderland240055714220
DB

Daniel Ballard

Defender

Sunderland31005314140
LW

Luke Woolfenden

Defender

Ipswich33004224140
LG

Lynden Gooch

Midfielder

Sunderland220043610168
DC

Dennis Cirkin

Defender

Sunderland28004133120
CC

Conor Chaplin

Midfielder

Ipswich240035714184
WB

Wes Burns

Forward

Ipswich220036818128
PR

Patrick Roberts

Forward

Sunderland200036718146
EE

Elliot Embleton

Midfielder

Sunderland260037918206
CW

Christian Walton

Goalkeeper

Ipswich3420200040
JC

Jack Clarke

Forward

Sunderland28002161238108
RM

Romaine Mundle

Forward

Sunderland2600210828124
AP

Anthony Patterson

Goalkeeper

Sunderland4140200040
OH

Omari Hutchinson

Forward

Ipswich260018924146
JP

Jaden Philogene

Forward

Ipswich30000121322184

Head-to-Head — Last 5 Meetings

Series tied 2-2-1

Source: ESPN

DateHomeAwayResult
2024-01Ipswich TownSunderland2–1 Home win
2023-08SunderlandIpswich Town1–2 Away win
2021-12Ipswich TownSunderland1–1 Draw
2021-11SunderlandIpswich Town2–0 Home win
2021-01Ipswich TownSunderland0–1 Away win

📊 League card context

Premier League 2025/26: 3.8 yellow cards/game on average

🟡 3.8 YC/game🔴 0.12 RC/game

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What the stats tell us about Ipswich vs Sunderland

Ipswich host promoted Sunderland at Portman Road in a fascinating two-promoted-club meeting ° Ipswich in their second PL season, Sunderland making their return. Sunderland's Jack Clarke (16G, 12A in Championship) is the standout individual. Ipswich's Philogene (12 Championship goals) and Hutchinson (8G) lead the home attack. Both teams score freely; Ipswich conceded 62 in their PL debut season. BTTS, over 9 corners and Clarke shots are the headline angles. Morsy's card profile adds another dimension.

Result lean: Evenly matched ° Ipswich slight home edge

Corners: Over 9 total corners ° both sides attack-minded

Cards: Morsy most bookable ° Ipswich combative midfield anchor

Ipswich vs Sunderland FAQ

What are the Ipswich Town vs Sunderland stats?

Ipswich Town vs Sunderland stats comparison uses the current-season record for Premier League 2026/27 · Matchday 1. Key stats include points, wins, draws, losses, goals scored, goals conceded, goal difference and match-centre form where available. See the full comparison table above.

What is the prediction for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland?

Evenly matched ° Ipswich slight home edge

Who has better recent form — Ipswich or Sunderland?

Ipswich Town ° second PL season. Mixed 2025/26 form (14th, 62 conceded) but home support strong. Sunderland promoted from Championship 2025/26. Clarke (16G, 12A) and Mundle (10G) lead attack.

What is the corners prediction for Ipswich vs Sunderland?

Over 9 total corners ° both sides attack-minded

What is the cards prediction for Ipswich vs Sunderland?

Morsy most bookable ° Ipswich combative midfield anchor

Who scores more goals — Ipswich or Sunderland?

Ipswich host promoted Sunderland at Portman Road in a fascinating two-promoted-club meeting ° Ipswich in their second PL season, Sunderland making their return. Sunderland's Jack Clarke (16G, 12A in C

When does Ipswich vs Sunderland kick off?

Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 15:00 BST at Portman Road, Ipswich.

Where is Ipswich vs Sunderland being played?

Ipswich vs Sunderland is played at Portman Road, Ipswich.

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Player intel

Players to watch

JC

Jack Clarke

Sunderland · Forward

🎯 Shot threat⚽ Goal threat🎨 Creator
Apps24
Goals16
Assists12
Shots on target38
SoT / game1.6
Yellow cards2
Fouls10
RM

Romaine Mundle

Sunderland · Forward

🎯 Shot threat⚽ Goal threat🎨 Creator
Apps22
Goals10
Assists8
Shots on target28
SoT / game1.3
Yellow cards2
Fouls12
JP

Jaden Philogene

Ipswich · Forward

⚽ Goal threat🎨 Creator🔄 Super Sub watch
Apps23
Goals12
Assists13
Shots on target22
SoT / game1.0
Yellow cards0
Fouls18
OH

Omari Hutchinson

Ipswich · Forward

⚽ Goal threat🎨 Creator🔄 Super Sub watch
Apps21
Goals8
Assists9
Shots on target24
SoT / game1.1
Yellow cards1
Fouls14
EE

Elliot Embleton

Sunderland · Midfielder

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Apps25
Goals7
Assists9
Shots on target18
SoT / game0.7
Yellow cards3
Fouls20
WB

Wes Burns

Ipswich · Forward

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Apps29
Goals6
Assists8
Shots on target18
SoT / game0.6
Yellow cards3
Fouls12

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🎯🎯 Shots angle

Jack Clarke — primary shot threat

Jack Clarke (Sunderland) has 38 shots on target from 24 appearances — averaging 1.6 per game. Strong candidate for bookmaker shots-on-target markets.

🟡🟡 Cards angle

Sam Morsy — card risk

Sam Morsy (Ipswich) has picked up 8 yellows and committed 34 fouls (1.0/game). The Premier League 2026/27 · Matchday 1 averages 3.8 yellow cards per game — making this a moderate environment.

🚩🚩 Corners angle

Sunderland dominate corners

Sunderland average 5 corners per game vs Ipswich's 4.8. Both Ipswich (4.8 per game) and Sunderland (5.0 per game) average strong corner numbers. An attacking, open game at Portman Road between two offensively minded squads supports over 9 total corners.

🔥🔥 Form angle

Sunderland — strong away momentum

Sunderland have won 4 of their last 5 matches (recent form across competitions). Sunderland promoted from Championship 2025/26. Clarke (16G, 12A) and Mundle (10G) lead attack.

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