Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :January 11, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 11:39 AM

Sunderland aim to extend their three-game unbeaten league record

Ipswich enter their upcoming match in good form, aiming to extend their unbeaten streak. Their recent three matches included a 0-0 draw with Queens Park Rangers, another 0-0 draw with Stoke, and a 1-3 victory against AFC Wimbledon. In the last six home matches in the EFL Championship, Ipswich secured three wins, drew three, and remained unbeaten, scoring 11 goals while conceding seven.

Sunderland earned four points in their recent three matches – a 1-1 draw with Rotherham, a 2-0 win against Preston, and a 0-3 defeat to Newcastle. In the last six away games in the Championship, they secured one win, three draws, and suffered two defeats, with a goal difference of three scored and five conceded.

Kick-Off:

Saturday; 13 January 2024, 05:30 PM GMT (11:00 PM IST)

Location: Portman Road

Form

Ipswich Town (in all competitions): L-D-D-D-W

Sunderland (in all competitions): L-W-D-W-L

Players to Watch

Nathan Broadhead (Ipswich Town)

Nathan Broadhead is known for being an attacking player who primarily operates as a forward or winger. He possesses good technical skills, pace, and agility, allowing him to take on defenders and create goal-scoring opportunities. Broadhead is recognized for his versatility, as he can play in various attacking positions. He has scored 8 goals this season in all competitions.

Jack Clarke (Sunderland)

Clarke, a versatile forward, demonstrates proficiency as a winger on either side or takes on the responsibilities of a striker. His standout attributes encompass remarkable speed, impressive dribbling skills, and the ability to navigate past defenders while in possession of the ball. At 23 years old, he holds the position of the club’s leading goalscorer having netted 12 goals in the current season.

Match Facts

Ipswich Town have drawn their last 3 matches in the EFL Championship.
Sunderland returned to the playoff positions with ease after securing a 2-0 victory at home against Preston in their recent match.
The Tractor Boys have not secured a victory in their past five league matches.
In their recent three league matches, the Black Cats have accumulated seven points.

Injury & Team News

Two weeks ago, Sam Morsy became the second player in the Championship to accumulate more than ten yellow cards, resulting in a suspension. This upcoming match will see him serving the second part of his two-match ban, with the first installment served in the previous FA Cup fixture. In Morsy’s absence, there is a possibility that Blackburn loanee Lewis Travis may debut for the club, while Jeremy Sarmiento is expected to begin the match on the bench.

Anticipate Michael Beale to stick with the same starting XI this Saturday, even though the team faced a significant loss against Newcastle in the last match. The Black Cats will be missing five key first-team players at Portman Road, with notable absences including Patrick Roberts and Niall Huggins.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 57

Ipswich Town wins – 24

Sunderland wins – 24

Draws – 9

Predicted Lineup

Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Hladky; Clarke, Woolfenden, Edmundson, Tuanzebe; Travis, Luongo; Broadhead, Chaplin, Burns; Jackson

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Patterson; Alese, Ballard, O’Nien, Hume; Neil, Ekwah; Clarke, Bellingham, Pritchard; Rusyn

Match Prediction for Ipswich Town vs Sunderland

Ipswich have been formidable at home, maintaining an undefeated streak in their last 11 Championship matches at Portman Road. Additionally, they have emerged victorious in the last three encounters against Sunderland. On the other hand, Sunderland have recorded three wins, three draws, and four defeats in their last 10 away games.

Prediction: Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland

Telecast

India – Fancode

UK – Sky Sports

US – ESPN+

Nigeria – N/A

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