Stoke City vs Sunderland prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 29, 2024
One of the matches of the 24th round of the Championship will be played on Sunday in Stoke-on-Trent at the Bet365 Stadium, where Stoke City will face Sunderland. Here’s a prediction for the outcome of this match, with good chances of success.
Match preview
Stoke City has had a poor start to the new Championship season and currently sits in 19th place in the standings. After 23 matches, the Potters have only accumulated 22 points, and they are just three points clear of the relegation zone.
In the latest round of the Championship, Stoke City hosted Leeds at home and lost 0-2. This defeat extended their winless streak to nine matches, during which they have suffered five losses. In 12 home games, Stoke City has secured only three wins and four losses.
On the other hand, Sunderland has shown much better results in the current Championship season. While the team recently lost the top spot due to a series of slip-ups, they are only four points behind leaders Leeds.
In 23 matches, the Black Cats have suffered only three defeats, with 12 victories. In their last five rounds, they have won three times and remained unbeaten. In the previous round, Sunderland played away against Blackburn and drew 2-2. On the road, Sunderland has five wins and three losses in 12 matches.
Probable lineups
- Stoke City: Johansson, Wilmot, Phillips, Gibson, Stevens, Tchamady, Burger, Manhuf, Moran, Kumas, Cannon
- Sunderland: Patterson, Cirkin, O’Nien, Mefam, Hume, Bellingham, Neil, Rigg, Mandell, Isidore, Roberts
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Sunderland beat Stoke 2-1.
- Last season, the teams exchanged home victories.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has hit in the last four encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors in this match, with Sunderland’s chances priced at 2.23 odds. We suggest taking the "Sunderland to win with a handicap (0)" bet, with odds of 1.62.
