Ipswich vs Sunderland prediction & probabilities (2026-08-22)

Premier League

Ipswich vs Sunderland Cards

2026-08-22 · 15:00
Cards55.3%Over 3.5 cards
Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 55.3%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
55%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 55.3%, its strongest read on the Cards market. On the result, Sunderland are favoured at 38.7%, a competitive game that shapes how this market plays out. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.575.2%

Over 3.555.3%

Over 4.535.8%

Most cardsIpswich 32.4% · Sunderland 47.1%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Ipswich vs Sunderland. Slightly more cards are projected for Sunderland for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

38.7%Favoured: Sunderland
51.1%Both Teams to Score
45.1%Over 2.5 goals
55.3%Over 3.5 cards

On the result, Sunderland are favoured at 38.7%. We lean on calibration, not the favourite tag.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 55.3% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianProjects a balanced game from the 45.1% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutSunderland are the model’s pick on the result at 38.7%, context for how the goals may flow.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Match outlook

Ipswich32.6%

Draw28.7%

Sunderland38.7%

The model leans Sunderland to win. See the full prediction →

Key players

J

Julio EncisoIpswich · 3.23 shots/90
To score 14.1%

W

Wilson IsidorSunderland · 3.39 shots/90
To score 17.0%

Recent-form projection, a watch list, not a confirmed lineup.

Form & head-to-head

IpswichLDLLL
SunderlandLDDWW

FAQ

How many cards in Ipswich vs Sunderland?
The model rates over 3.5 total cards at 55.3% for Ipswich vs Sunderland.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Overall model accuracy

We don’t yet publish a graded Cards-specific track record, so this is our overall accuracy across every 1X2 call, graded out-of-sample, updated daily.

0.0097Calibration error (1X2)
47.7%Top-pick hit rate (1X2)
54,671Matches graded

Predictions & track record updated 28 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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