Sunderland VS Ipswich – Match Preview & Prediction

The curtains on Sunderland’s season open today, with a match against Ipswich Town at The Stadium of Light.

Ipswich were promoted from League One after finishing as runners up last season.

The Tractor Boys’ main threat this season looks to be Conor Chaplin, who won the League One golden boot last season and he will hope to carry that form going into the new season.

Sunderland’s new striker, Hemir Semedo had a very impressive pre-season for Sunderland, scoring 4 goals in 4 games.

The 19-year-old Portuguese striker will more than likely be Sunderland’s main striking option for the first 10 games, as Ross Stewart and Eliezer Mayenda are both out injured.

Sunderland have also managed to keep, key player Jack Clarke, after declining multiple bids from Premier League side, Burnley.

The Black Cats managed to make the play-offs last season, in their first season back in the Championship, and they will be hoping that this is the year Sunderland finally make it back to the Premier League after a 7 year absency.

Prediction

Sunderland 1-0 Ipswich

Scorer – Hemir