Sunderland vs Ipswich Predictions & Tips - Goals Galore in Championship Opener

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 05 Aug 2023

Alex Waite 05 Aug 2023

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Sunderland vs Ipswich predictions for Sunday’s Championship match
The fixture is being played at the Stadium of Light (17:00 BST)
Sunderland have seen BTTS in their last 7 matches

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Sunderland have seen over 3.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (Getty Images)

Sunderland vs Ipswich Predictions

Sunderland and Ipswich have seen a lot of high-scoring results in pre-season. There is value on BTTS and over 2.5 goals in the Championship.

Sunderland vs Ipswich Predictions
Head-to-Head
Sunderland Form
Sunderland Injuries & Team News
Ipswich Form
Ipswich Injuries & Team News

Sunderland have seen BTTS in their last 7 matches
Sunderland have seen over 3.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches
Ipswich have seen BTTS in their last 7 matches
Ipswich have seen over 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 12 matches

Head-to-Head

Sunderland have a 24-23 advantage against Ipswich in 56 meetings with nine draws.

Sunderland Form

Sunderland lost 5-2 at Hartlepool in their final pre-season friendly. Goals from Alex Pritchard and Jewison Bennette either side of half time couldn’t prevent defeat.

The loss followed a 1-1 draw with Mallorca. Sunderland previously beat North Carolina (4-2), New Mexico (3-2), San Antonio (3-1), Gateshead (3-2) and South Shields (4-3).

Tony Mowbray’s side finished sixth in the Championship last year and lost in the play-off semi-finals.

Sunderland Injuries & Team News

Midfielders Cory Evans and Elliot Embleton are ruled out.

Defenders Dan Ballard and Jenson Seelt and forward Ross Stewart are also out.

Ipswich Form

Ipswich drew 1-1 at home against Luton last time out. The Tractor Boys opened the scoring early on before conceding after half time.

It leaves Ipswich winless in three after back-to-back defeats against Stevenage and Cambridge (2-1).

Kieran McKenna’s side were promoted to the Championship from League One last season. The Tractor Boys scored 101 goals during the promotion campaign.

Ipswich Injuries & Team News

Defender Harry Clarke is suspended.

Verdict

Sunderland v Ipswich

Sunderland and Ipswich like to play on the front foot. Both sides score and concede often and BTTS and over 2.5 goals are the best bets.

BTTS Yes

BTTS

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Over 2.5 Goals

Total Goals

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Over 3.5 Goals

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