Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(51) 35 Goals 46 (88)
(34) 21 Assists 52 (64)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
25 Average Age 27
181.5 Average Height (cm) 183.4
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(48%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 57% (54%)
(0.9) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.5) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Sunderland
Ipswich
Player Reason Status Rating
Jenson Seelt Out 6.54
Elliot Embleton Out N/A
Corry Evans Out 6.17
Dan Ballard Out 6.86
Ross Stewart Out N/A
Bradley Dack Doubtful 6.47
Player Reason Status Rating
Harry Clarke Out 6.6
Christian Walton Doubtful 6
Nathan Broadhead Doubtful 6.88
Massimo Luongo Doubtful 6.83

Team News

Sunderland
Ipswich
  • With star striker Ross Stewart sidelined, Patrick Roberts could be forced to deputise up front with Alex Pritchard operating out wide.
  • Elliot Embleton and Jenson Seelt are both set to miss the visit of Ipswich, while summer signing Bradley Dack is lacking fitness and will only make the bench.
  • Kieran McKenna could be forced to hand a start to Vaclav Hladky with first-choice 'keeper Christian Walton doubtful.
  • Wing-back Harry Clarke is suspended and will be absent when Ipswich turn out at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.

Prediction

  • Sunderland marked their return to the Championship with an immense top-six finish, confirming their place in the play-offs on the final day before succumbing to a two-leg defeat against eventual winners Luton. Tony Mowbray's men have only added quality to their ranks for the new campaign and will be strong promotion contenders this season.
  • Ipswich may not have walked away from the 2022/23 League One season with the title, but the Tractor Boys gained plenty of plaudits with their performances, scoring 101 goals on their way to promotion. With no key men departing and the likes of Jack Taylor and Omari Hutchinson bolstering the midfield, Kieran McKenna's side should be fighting in the top half of the Championship this season.
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