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Sunderland AFC v Stoke City FC
Stadium of Light
Championship Matchday 19
07-12-2024 12:30
Sunderland Form
Stoke Form
Date: 07/12/24
Kick-off time: 12:30
Venue: Stadium of Light
Sunderland will face off against Stoke City in a Championship encounter this Saturday. Following a 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United, Sunderland will be keen to return to winning ways in front of their home crowd. The Black Cats are in fine home form, unbeaten in their last eight league matches at home, while Stoke City will be hoping to bounce back from a loss to Burnley in their most recent fixture. Let’s dive deeper into this Sunderland vs Stoke City preview and explore the betting tips for this exciting Championship clash.
Sunderland’s impressive unbeaten run at home continues to make them a formidable force in the Championship. With six clean sheets in their last eight matches at the Stadium of Light, they will be confident of keeping a solid defensive record against Stoke City. The Potters have struggled on the road, with only one win in their last six away fixtures, so Sunderland will look to exploit this weakness.
Another appealing option is the under goals markets. Sunderland have been involved in several low-scoring games, with five of their last six fixtures producing fewer than three goals. Stoke City’s recent form has also leaned towards lower-scoring encounters, with an average of just 1.83 goals per game in their last six matches.
For this Sunderland vs Stoke City prediction, we expect Sunderland to come out on top in this match. Their strong home form and Stoke’s recent poor away performances make the Black Cats the favourites. Sunderland’s ability to secure clean sheets and Stoke’s struggles in front of goal suggest a comfortable win for the home side.
Sunderland’s resilience at home, along with their solid defensive record, should provide them with the platform to earn all three points. A 2-0 victory for Sunderland seems like a realistic outcome, as they look to build on their strong season.
Match Prediction: Sunderland to win. Bet with bet365.
In terms of Sunderland vs Stoke City score prediction, a 2-0 win for Sunderland is the most likely outcome based on current form. Sunderland’s solid defence, which has kept six clean sheets in their last eight home games, should withstand any Stoke threat. The Potters have struggled to score away, failing to find the back of the net in five of their 10 games against teams above them in the league.
Correct Score Prediction: 2-0 to Sunderland. Bet with bet365.
Looking at Sunderland vs Stoke City’s over/under goals prediction, the trend points towards under 2.5 goals being a strong bet. Sunderland’s last six fixtures have featured fewer than three goals in five of them, and Stoke’s recent matches have also produced low-scoring outcomes. With Sunderland’s ability to keep clean sheets at home and Stoke’s inability to score freely on the road, a bet on under 2.5 goals is likely to be a profitable one.
Over/Under Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals. Bet with bet365.
For those looking for a Sunderland vs Stoke City Bet Builder tip, consider combining Sunderland to win with Wilson Isidor to score anytime. Isidor has been in solid form, and with Stoke’s defensive vulnerabilities, he is likely to feature prominently in the attack. A Sunderland win combined with Isidor finding the back of the net looks to be an excellent option for this Championship clash.
In addition, betting on Sunderland to keep a clean sheet could add more value to this Bet Builder, given their strong home defensive record. Combining these selections offers a well-rounded approach to the match, maximising the chances of a profitable bet.
Bet Builder Tip: Sunderland to win to nil and Wilson Isidor to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
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