won 32 of 86 settled GS picks · +101.6u profit · this pick: Enzo Le Fee to score @ 7.00 · 4 units
⚡ Why this pick
Sunderland beat Rennes 2-1 in their latest friendly.
Brobbey is expected to lead Sunderland's attack.
Le Fee should operate behind Brobbey in the expected XI.
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⚡ Why this pick
Their last Portman Road meeting was a tight 2-1.
Sunderland missing three regular defenders through injury.
Ipswich carry emotional weight of a home opener.
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Ipswich Town
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
13
⚽↓66′
Emersonn
10
↓71′
Enciso
12
↓80′
Maeda
15
↓66′
Fatawu
6
Lukic
32
↓80′
Nunez
3
Davis
24
Greaves
2
Diop
26
O'Shea
22
Scherpen
Bench (13)
Kasey McAteer ↑66′ · Chuba Akpom ↑66′ · Jack Clarke ↑71′⚽ · Sindre Walle Egeli ↑80′ · Abdoul Ouattara ↑80′ · Cedric Kipre · Darnell Furlong · Christian Walton · Cameron Humphreys · Abdul Fatawu · Florentino · Jack Taylor · Azor Matusiwa
Match Preview
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-20 14:19 UTC
Ipswich and Sunderland renew acquaintance at Portman Road
The Premier League season ignites at Portman Road this Saturday as Ipswich Town and Sunderland meet for a high-leverage opening-day clash. With both sides eager to establish early momentum, the atmosphere in Suffolk promises to be electric as these two familiar foes test their readiness for the top-flight campaign.
A familiar rivalry on the big stage
Ipswich Town and Sunderland share a history of competitive encounters, most recently battling in the Championship. Their last two league meetings, held in the 2023-24 season, saw Ipswich edge both fixtures with identical 2-1 scorelines, a trend they will hope to continue as they step up to the Premier League.
Ipswich’s building momentum
Ipswich Town enter the match following a productive pre-season, capped by a 4-2 victory over Union Berlin on 15 August. Their form throughout the summer has been largely positive, and they have demonstrated a resilient spirit, having turned around three matches from losing positions in their last 10 outings.
Sunderland’s tactical transition
Sunderland arrive at Portman Road having balanced their pre-season schedule with a mix of tests, including a 2-1 win against Rennes on 15 August. Their final Premier League outing of the previous season was an impressive 2-1 victory over Chelsea, providing a confidence boost as they look to maintain that competitive edge on the road.
Team news and expected lineups
Both sides face significant challenges in their squad availability for this opening fixture. Ipswich Town are expected to be without key figures including Azor Matusiwa, Abdul Fatawu, and Jack Taylor, forcing adjustments to their midfield structure. The expected XI for Ipswich features Kjell Scherpen in goal, with a defensive unit of Leif Davis, Issa Diop, Jacob Greaves, and Dara O'Shea.
Sunderland must navigate their own injury concerns, with Nordi Mukiele and Omar Alderete both sidelined. The expected Sunderland side includes Brian Brobbey and Nilson Angulo leading the attack, supported by a midfield anchored by the experience of Granit Xhaka and Enzo Le Fee. With both teams dealing with these absences, the tactical battle in the middle of the park will likely define the outcome of this tight contest.
Sunderland
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
9
↓67′
Brobbey
10
⚽↓59′
Angulo
28
↓80′
Le Fee
32
↓80′
Hume
34
Xhaka
27
Sadiki
17
Reinildo
13
↓67′
O'Nien
5
Ballard
12
Meunier
22
Roefs
Bench (13)
Chemsdine Talbi ↑59′ · Omar Alderete ↑67′ · Wilson Isidor ↑67′ · Omar Alderete ↑67′ · Chris Rigg ↑80′ · Habib Diarra ↑80′ · Romaine Mundle · Nordi Mukiele · Melker Ellborg · Jocelin Ta Bi · Thomas Meunier · Nordi Mukiele · Simon Adingra
Coach · Regis Le Bris
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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