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

Premier League

Ipswich vs Sunderland Correct Score

2026-08-22 · 15:00
Correct Score1-1Most likely · 13.5%
Best predictionMost likely · 13.5% · 1-1No single outcome dominates, read the distribution. Calibrated, not a tip.
ConvictionOpen

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Most likely · 13.5% at 1-1, its strongest read on the Correct Score market. Recent output points the same way: Ipswich have averaged 0.6 scored and 2.2 conceded, Sunderland 1.2 and 1.6 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 45.1% for over 2.5 and 71.5% for at least two goals. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Correct Score

Most likely1-1 13.5%
Scoreline Probability
1-1 13.5%
0-1 10.0%
1-0 9.5%
0-0 9.0%
1-2 8.2%
2-1 7.8%
0-2 6.8%
2-0 6.1%

Score probability grid

Ipswich \ Sunderland 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 9% 10% 7% 3% 1% ·
1 9% 14% 8% 3% 1% ·
2 6% 8% 5% 2% 1% ·
3 2% 3% 2% 1% · ·
4 1% 1% 1% · · ·
5 · · · · · ·

Rows = Ipswich goals, columns = Sunderland. The most likely scoreline is 1-1 at 13.5%. Rather than one score, the model spreads probability across the whole grid, that distribution is the real signal. The brightest cells are where the match is most likely to land.

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

9.0%

0

19.5%

1

26.4%

2

21.3%

3

13.2%

4

10.3%

5+

In-depth analysis

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

Looking at totals, the model sees 45.1% for three or more goals and 71.5% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Sunderland favoured at 38.7%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. 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: 1-1 on Correct Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianReads a balanced game from the 45.1% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutSunderland are the model’s pick on the result at 38.7%, game state shapes how this market plays out.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

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

What is the most likely score in Ipswich vs Sunderland?
The model's most likely scoreline for Ipswich vs Sunderland is 1-1 at 13.5%.

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 Correct Score-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 29 Jul 2026. See the full, dated track record →

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