Sunderland vs Stoke Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 25/01/2024, 10:00  by Sridhar in Championship Predictions

Keen to halt their winless run, Sunderland come up against a Stoke City enjoying a bit of resurgence in the recent matches. This Championship matchday 29 will be played at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 10th in the standings with 40 points while the visitors are 19th with 32 points. Sunderland are only three points outside the top-six spots, but that gap is looking to be widening recently. After a 1-0 loss to Hull City last time out, the Black Cats have now lost three competitive games in a row. In the league too, they have only won two of their last seven matches, drawing one and losing four. Even at this venue, they have lost two of their last three home league games, suggesting a loss of momentum.

Stoke start this round only eight above the relegation zone, but recent form is very encouraging. The Potters were beaten 2-1 by Birmingham in their last league match, but that was their only loss across eight league games. That sequence saw them win two and draw five games, giving them a bit of momentum in their battle against the drop. Under new manager Steven Schumacher, the visitors seem to have picked up a bit of momentum and are proving to be a tough nut to crack. In fact, they have won and drawn two games each across their last four away league games, underlining their silent threat.