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by Sridhar in Championship Predictions
Sunderland will look to maintain pressure on the top three clubs in the Championship as they welcome lower-half side Cardiff in a matchday 36 meeting. This match on Saturday at the Stadium of Light between the fourth-placed Black Cats and the 21st-placed Bluebirds comes with our prediction of a home win.
With 65 points, Sunderland are eight points behind the automatic promotion places, but 12 points ahead of the teams below them. Cardiff are five points above the relegation zone, although only goal difference separates them from the two teams above.
A 2-1 away win at Sheffield Wednesday last Friday was a welcome relief for Sunderland, who lost two matches in a row prior. With the top three clubs in irresistible form, it is imperative that Sunderland keeps winning to have any hopes of moving up the ladder.
Cardiff will also look to move up the ladder, as they sit just above the bottom three clubs. Five points is the buffer after a 2-1 home loss to Burnley on Tuesday. That was their third defeat in six recent league games, winning only once in that sequence. The away form is equally dire, if not worse, as they won only one away game all season, although they drew nine of 17 trips.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sunderland v Cardiff Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.53 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
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1.53 | 4.2 | 6 |
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1.8 | 2.7 | 5.25 |
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1.57 | 4.61 | 5.64 |
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1.57 | 4.61 | 5.64 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sunderland and Cardiff?
Our prediction for the Sunderland vs Cardiff match is: Sunderland wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/03/2025 between Sunderland and Cardiff in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.67% for a win of Sunderland against Cardiff with odds of 1.8 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sunderland vs Cardiff is 31.58% with odds of 4.61 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 16.75% chance ⭐ for a win of Cardiff vs Sunderland with odds of 6.3 at Vbet.
Sunderland - Cardiff Prediction and Best Odds:
| Sunderland Cardiff Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland wins | 51.67% | 1.8 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 52.34% | 1.93 at Vbet |
| Both Team To Score | 54.17% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Sunderland/Sunderland | 25.24% | 2.38 at Bet365 |
Sunderland vs Cardiff Form
Sunderland and Cardiff's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4
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76 | 45 | 21 | 13 | 11 | 15 |
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24
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44 | 45 | 9 | 17 | 19 | -23 |
Sunderland and Cardiff Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2025 - Championship
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
17 Feb 2025 - Championship
12 Feb 2025 - Championship
8 Feb 2025 - Championship
3 Feb 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
12 Feb 2025 - Championship
8 Feb 2025 - Championship
25 Jan 2025 - Championship
11 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
5 Jan 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2025 - Championship
17 Feb 2025 - Championship
3 Feb 2025 - Championship
21 Jan 2025 - Championship
17 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
28 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
25 Feb 2025 - Championship
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
11 Feb 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
25 Feb 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
25 Jan 2025 - Championship
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
14 Jan 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
11 Feb 2025 - Championship
8 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
1 Feb 2025 - Championship
21 Jan 2025 - Championship
Sunderland vs Cardiff Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
10 Aug 2024 - Championship
29 Mar 2024 - Championship
Players list
A. Patterson
DefenderT. Hume
C. Mepham
D. Cirkin
MidfielderL. O'Nien
W. Isidor
D. Neill
J. Bellingham
C. Rigg
T. Watson
ForwardE. Dossou
E. Horvath
DefenderP. Ng
D. Goutas
J. Bagan
A. Robertson
MidfielderC. O'Dowda
C. Ashford
R. Colwill
ForwardW. Fish
W. Alves
Y. Salech
Substitutes
S. Moore
DefenderJ. Anderson
D. Cirkin
J. Seelt
MidfielderC. Rigg
H. Jones
ForwardT. Watson
M. Aleksic
W. Isidor
M. Turner
DefenderW. Fish
D. Lawlor
L. Giles
MidfielderC. Ashford
A. Robertson
C. Willock
D. Mafico
W. Alves
Most goals and assists
Sunderland
Cardiff
W. Isidor
(12 Goals)
C. Robinson
(12 Goals)
P. Roberts
(7 Assists)
R. Colwill
(4 Assists)
Sunderland - Cardiff Key Points
- Sunderland won four of their last seven home league matches, losing only once.
- Sunderland won their last two matches against Cardiff by a 2-0 score.
- Cardiff lost three of their last six Championship matches, winning only once.
- Cardiff are winless in their last five away league matches, losing two of the last three.
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Our Sunderland vs Cardiff Prediction
Sunderland bounced back from a pair of defeats to allay any fears of losing momentum. The Black Cats have a healthy lead of 12 points over the chasing pack while being eight points off the pace in the direct promotion race. They would be gunning for a win here to continue their winning momentum. Cardiff haven’t quite taken flight in recent weeks, dragging them closer to the relegation zone. A five-point buffer is still healthy, but unless their away form improves, that could evaporate quickly. That’s why our Sunderland vs Cardiff prediction is Sunderland wins the match.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Sunderland Cardiff
| Sunderland vs Cardiff | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland wins | 1.55 | 1.53 | -1.3% |
| Draw | 4.33 | 4.5 | +3.9% |
| Cardiff wins | 5.25 | 5.5 | +4.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Sunderland is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 1.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 64.5% and is now 65.4% (0.8%)
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