Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(88) 40 Goals 40 (51)
(64) 23 Assists 19 (34)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
27.5 Average Age 23.9
181.8 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(1) 1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(54%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 53% (48%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Ipswich
Sunderland
Player Reason Status Rating
Janoi Donacien Out 6.42
George Hirst Out 6.7
Sam Morsy Out 6.98
Leif Davis Doubtful 7.15
Cameron Burgess Out 6.93
Player Reason Status Rating
Patrick Roberts Out 6.64
Dennis Cirkin Out 6.56
Niall Huggins Out 6.72
Bradley Dack Out 6.47
Jay Matete Out N/A

Team News

Ipswich
Sunderland
  • Sam Morsy became the second player in the Championship to cross the ten yellow card suspension threshold two weeks ago, meaning he will serve the second instalment - the first was served in the FA Cup last time out - of a two-match ban here.
  • With Morsy unavailable, Blackburn loanee Lewis Travis could make his debut for the club. Jeremy Sarmiento will likely start on the bench.
  • Expect Michael Beale to opt for an unchanged starting XI on Saturday, despite suffering a heavy defeat against Newcastle last time out.
  • The Black Cats will be without five first-team players at Portman Road, including Patrick Roberts and Niall Huggins.

Prediction

  • Ipswich were unable to break through a stubborn Stoke defence last time out as they were forced to settle for a goalless draw at the bet365 Stadium.
  • The Tractor Boys are now winless in their last five league games - albeit with four of those ending in a stalemate - with their cushion over second-placed Southampton trimmed to just three points.
  • Sunderland climbed back into the play-off places after cruising to a 2-0 home win against Preston last time out, although a comprehensive FA Cup defeat to arch-rivals Newcastle has soured the mood heading into this clash.
  • The Black Cats have taken seven points from their last three league games ahead of the trip to Portman Road.
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User Predictions

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  • Ipswich have won 9 of their 13 home league games.