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August 22, 2026 β’ Portman Road, Ipswich
EPL PREVIEW β’ August 22, 2026
Featured Matchup
Pitch Matchup: Sunderland (0-0-1) plays Ipswich Town (1-0-0) at Portman Road, Ipswich.
Sunderland
Visiting Side
Record
0-0-1
Ipswich Town
Home Side
Record
1-0-0
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
SUN
|
1 | 0 | 1 |
|
IPS
|
1 | 1 | 2 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
45%
Sunderland
VS
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Ipswich Town
Projected Score
SUN 1
-
IPS 1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 3 categories
Sunderland
STAT
Ipswich Town
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Ipswich Town plays on familiar turf at Portman Road, Ipswich.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Sunderland Could Win
Sunderland has produced 1.20 goals offensively.
Why Ipswich Town Could Win
Ipswich Town has generated 1.40 goals on their side.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Ipswich Town's superior backline can neutralize the opposing attack.
Game Details
Portman Road, Ipswich
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
29,669
Closing Odds
Line: SUN +160 | O/U: 2.5
Team Leaders
Team Total Shots
Julio Enciso
3
Team Accurate Passes
Marcelino NΓΊΓ±ez
38
Team Total Shots
Thomas Meunier
2
Team Accurate Passes
Granit Xhaka
68
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Sunderland (52.6%)
Ipswich Town (47.4%)
Total Submissions: 79 circles
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