Sunderland vs Ipswich Prediction & Tips
Sunderland and Ipswich meet at Stadium of Light, in a match of the 1st round of the Championship. The head-to-head record at this stadium is in favor of the home team, which has 3 wins in the last 3 games. In fact, the last time they met at this stadium was on 20-11-2021, in a League 1 match that ended with Sunderland winning (2-0). The goals were scored by L. O’Nien (85′ ) and A. McGeady (90′ ) for Sunderland. In this match the home factor could play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
The home team debuts in this edition after having finished last season in 6th place. This is a team that curiously has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 games it records 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats as a visitor; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats in its stadium. The team comes into this meeting after an away defeat with Hartlepool United by (5-2). Sunderland has won 2, drawn 6 and lost 2 of its last 10 games played at home for all competitions. They have allowed goals to their opponents in 9 of their last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring regularly as they have managed to score in 9 of their last 10 games.
Sunderland come into this game on the back of a 5-2 defeat in a warm-up game against Hartlepool. It should be noted that the home club will play in the second division for the second consecutive season. The team coached by Tony Mowbray is expected to play in a 4-3-3 tactical system, with the aim of trying to take advantage of counterattacks. It should be noted that, in this design, the three men who will play a more offensive role will be Jack Clarke, Patrick Roberts and Isaac Lihadji. For this match, the home coach cannot count on Elliot Embleton, Ross Stewart and Daniel Ballard, all with physical problems.
This will be the first game in this edition of the competition for the visiting team, which finished the previous edition in 2nd place and achieved promotion. This is a stronger team when playing in its stadium, as in the last 30 games it records 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins and 3 draws in its stadium. In their last match, a friendly, they drew with Luton Town away (1-1). In the last 10 games as a visitor Ipswich has won 4, drawn 4 and lost 2. The team has allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 games, so its defense needs to improve, but its attack has scored with great regularity, as it has always scored at least one goal in the last 10 games.
Ipswich Town go into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Luton. The visiting club will be playing in the English second tier after finishing second in League One. The team under Kieran McKenna usually plays in a 4-3-3, where the three most advanced players are Wes Burns, Nathan Broadhead and Freddie Ladapo. When they go on the attack, they usually do so through the right flank, taking advantage of the depth provided by full-back Harry Clarke. All players are available for this game.
Sunderland – Ipswich FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
