Sunderland vs Derby County Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 01/10/2024, 06:21  by Ian John in Championship Predictions

Sunderland defend their perfect home record in the Championship on Tuesday night as they host Derby County in what should be an entertaining clash at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats sit second in the table after the weekend’s result, while the Rams solid home form sees them lying 13th in the table. Let’s check out our considered prediction for this match. 

Occasionally in a game, the data is so overwhelming that it points to one result and that is the case here. Sunderland have played three games at home this season, won them all, scoring six goals in the process and not conceding a single goal in reply. 

They did lose at the weekend, a 2-1 defeat away to Watford, their second loss of the season away from home,  but despite that, their excellent start of five wins in seven means that they trail leaders West Brom by just a point. 

Derby’s form away from home is equally emphatic, but not in a positive way. The Rams have lost all of their away games this season, losing to Blackburn (4-2), Watford (2-1), Barrow (in the Carabao cup 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw) and Sheffield United (1-0).

They were also unfortunate to lose at home for the first time this past weekend, going down to a 3-2 defeat to Norwich at Pride Park. However Norwich’s first goal of that game should not have stood. It will be interesting to see how the Rams bounce back from that injustice here.