Sunderland is aiming to extend their current three-game unbeaten streak in the league, while Ipswich, in good form, seeks to continue their undefeated run. Ipswich’s recent matches include two goalless draws against Queens Park Rangers and Stoke, and a 1-3 victory against AFC Wimbledon. In their last six home games in the EFL Championship, Ipswich recorded three wins, three draws, and scored 11 goals, 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 their 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.
The upcoming match is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 05:30 PM GMT (11:00 PM IST) at Portman Road. Ipswich Town’s recent form in all competitions is L-D-D-D-W, while Sunderland’s is L-W-D-W-L.
Players to watch include Nathan Broadhead from Ipswich Town, known for his attacking prowess, and Jack Clarke from Sunderland, a versatile forward with notable speed and dribbling skills.
Ipswich Town has drawn their last three matches in the EFL Championship, while Sunderland returned to playoff positions with a 2-0 victory against Preston. Ipswich has not secured a victory in their past five league matches, and Sunderland has accumulated seven points in their recent three league matches.
Injury and team news reveal that Sam Morsy is suspended for this match due to accumulating more than ten yellow cards. Lewis Travis may debut in Morsy’s absence, and Jeremy Sarmiento is expected to start on the bench. Michael Beale is likely to stick with the same starting XI despite a significant loss against Newcastle. Sunderland will be without five key first-team players, including Patrick Roberts and Niall Huggins.
In the head-to-head record, Ipswich Town and Sunderland have each won 24 matches, with 9 draws in their 57 total encounters.
The predicted lineups are as follows:
Ipswich Town (4-2-3-1): Hladky; Clarke, Woolfenden, Edmundson, Tuanzebe; Travis, Luongo; Broadhead, Chaplin, Burns; Jackson
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Patterson; Alese, Ballard, O’Nien, Hume; Neil, Ekwah; Clarke, Bellingham, Pritchard; Rusyn
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