Ipswich vs Sunderland
Ipswich edge Sunderland in tight tussle
A late Clarke strike seals a narrow win for Ipswich.
Ipswich secured a 2-1 victory over Sunderland in a closely contested Premier League match. Emersonn put Ipswich ahead in the first half, with N. Angulo equalising for Sunderland before the break. The winner came right on the stroke of full time when J. Clarke found the net, clinching the game for Ipswich. Fipster's prediction of a home win was on the money, though the actual scoreline was a bit livelier than the forecast.
Analysis
The new season kicks off with Ipswich hosting Sunderland in a clash that promises tight competition. Ipswich, fresh from promotion, have strengthened their ranks with the arrival of D. Maeda, aiming to make a strong impression. Sunderland, meanwhile, look to start their campaign on a positive note after a solid previous season.
Ipswich finished last season in a strong position in the Championship, earning promotion with 84 points from 46 games. Sunderland remained in their league, finishing 7th with 54 points from 38 games. This match marks a fresh chapter as Ipswich steps up to face Sunderland, setting the stage for an intriguing opener.
Ipswich's superior goal difference and league position from last season suggest they have the edge going into this fixture. The addition of D. Maeda could provide an attacking spark, complementing their solid defensive setup. Sunderland will need to be cautious, as Ipswich's form and squad depth look promising for a tight but controlled game.
Prediction
The forecast is a narrow 1-0 win for Ipswich, with the home side likely to take an early lead and hold on. The halftime score is expected to mirror the fulltime result, reflecting a disciplined Ipswich defence. The match is also predicted to see around four cards, indicating a competitive but fair contest.
Outcome probability
Key Takeaways
Ipswich start their campaign with confidence, backed by their promotion momentum and new signing. Sunderland will test them, but Ipswich's quality and preparation should see them through to a slender victory in this season opener.
- Ipswich finished last season with 84 points from 46 games in the Championship.
- Sunderland ended last season with 54 points from 38 games in their league.
- Ipswich have a +33 goal difference compared to Sunderland's -6 from last season.
- Ipswich have bolstered their squad with the signing of D. Maeda ahead of the new season.
- The predicted scoreline is 1-0 in favour of Ipswich, with a halftime lead expected.
- The match is forecasted to have around four cards, suggesting a competitive encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Ipswich
No standout best passers flagged for Ipswich
Away — Sunderland
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Emersonn
Assist: Enciso
Ballard
Yellow Card
Angulo
Angulo
Yellow Card
Angulo
O'Nien
Yellow Card
Emersonn
Fatawu
O'Nien
Brobbey
Enciso
Maeda
Hume
Núñez
Le Fée
Clarke
Assist: Lukić
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 10 |  Manchester United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 |  Ipswich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 13 |  Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Match Statistics
Ipswich
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3L. DavisD
- 6I. DiopD
- 7A. FatawuM
- 10J. EncisoM
- 19EmersonnF
- 23S. LukićM
- 24J. GreavesD
- 26D. O'SheaD
- 32M. NúñezM
- 37K. ScherpenG
- 38D. MaedaM
Substitutes
- 2D. FurlongD
- 4C. KipréD
- 8S. EgeliF
- 20K. McAteerM
- 28C. WaltonG
- 29C. AkpomF
- 30C. HumphreysM
- 42A. OuattaraD
- 47J. ClarkeF
Sunderland
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5D. BallardD
- 9B. BrobbeyF
- 10N. AnguloM
- 12T. MeunierD
- 13L. O'NienD
- 17ReinildoD
- 22R. RoefsG
- 27N. SadikiM
- 28E. Le FéeM
- 32T. HumeM
- 34G. XhakaM
Substitutes
- 7C. TalbiF
- 11C. RiggM
- 14R. MundleF
- 15O. AldereteD
- 18W. IsidorF
- 19H. DiarraM
- 20N. MukieleD
- 31M. EllborgG
- 37J. T. BiF
Ipswich
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emersonn | F | 63 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2/2 |
| Marcelino Núñez | M | 63 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Julio Enciso | M | 63 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4/7 |
| Abdul Fatawu Issahaku | M | 63 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2/2 |
| Dara O'Shea(C) | D | 63 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Jacob Greaves | D | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leif Davis | D | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kjell Scherpen | G | 63 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saša Lukić | M | 63 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Daizen Maeda | M | 63 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| Issa Diop | D | 63 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Chuba Akpom | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack Clarke | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Christian Walton | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cédric Kipré | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Darnell Furlong | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kasey McAteer | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cameron Humphreys | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sindre Walle Egeli | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdoul Ouattara | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sunderland
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granit Xhaka(C) | M | 63 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Nilson Angulo | M | 59 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| Robin Roefs | G | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Noah Sadiki | M | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4/5 |
| Reinildo Mandava | D | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Thomas Meunier | D | 63 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Trai Hume | M | 63 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Enzo Le Fée | M | 63 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/4 |
| Brian Brobbey | F | 63 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| Luke O'Nien | D | 63 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Daniel Ballard | D | 63 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Nordi Mukiele | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Omar Alderete | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wilson Isidor | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Melker Ellborg | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Romaine Mundle | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Habib Diarra | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chemsdine Talbi | F | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chris Rigg | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jocelin Ta Bi | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |