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Ipswich Town vs Sunderland Prediction: O’Neil’s Transition Test Against Le Bris’ High-Energy Press
Ipswich host Sunderland at Portman Road on 22 August 2026, with both clubs returning to the Premier League after promotion. Ipswich begin life under Gary O'Neil, who replaced Kieran McKenna in June, whereas Sunderland arrive with Regis Le Bris already…
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- Ipswich Town vs. Sunderland in week 1 of the 2026-2027 Premier League kicks off at 15:00 GMT on 2026-08-22.
- Over the past 10 outings, Referee F. Hallam has shown 3-4 yellows and 0 reds, and 19 fouls each fixture.
- With the data available to us, Gary O'Neil and R. Le Bris have not met as managers before.
- Ipswich Town have 2 players sidelined: A. Matusiwa (Injury), J. Taylor (Knee Injury) and Sunderland face 2 absences: O. Alderete (Muscle Injury), T. Meunier (Back Injury).
- We're predicting Ipswich Town to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-2-3-1, and Sunderland are expected to line up in 4-2-3-1.
- Last time out, I. Diop registered the best mark for Ipswich Town - 6.5 - and G. Xhaka did likewise for Sunderland with an 7.5 score.
- Both sides left it all on the pitch: Ipswich Town won 4-2 against Union Berlin, and Sunderland secured a victory 2-1 over Rennes.
- Ipswich Town (4-0-1) and Sunderland (4-0-1) head into this in winning moods from their past 5 matches.
- Sunderland lead this rivalry - 6 wins from 14 matches versus Ipswich Town (who've won just 5 games), alongside 3 draws.
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Ipswich
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| 24' | 1 - 0 | ||
| 36' | D. Ballard | ||
| 39' | 1 - 1 | ||
HT 1 - 1 | |||
| 55' | N. Angulo | ||
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| 63' | L. O'Nien | ||
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| 90' | 2 - 1 | ||
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