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Sunderland vs West Bromwich: Prediction for the English Premier League match
Sunderland and West Bromwich, two contenders for a place in the Premier League, will play in the 17th round of the English Championship. The hosts are currently in second place in the standings, while the visitors are in the top 6. Which of the rivals will be able to score important tournament points on November 26? The answer is in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Sunderland
EnglandCurrent form
Sunderland have returned to the top of the Championship table after a disastrous last season and are trying to return to the English Premier League. The team shares the first line with Leeds and Sheffield United - these teams have 32 points after 16 matches. The Black Cats, after three victories in a row, ended four matches in a draw, which is why they lost their sole leadership in the table. The northerners shared points with QPR (0:0), Preston (0:0), Coventry City (2:2) and Millwall (1:1). In the last match, the hosts missed out on victory at the very end, conceding a goal in the third minute of stoppage time.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with their squad ahead of the match against West Bromwich.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has not lost in nine matches in a row.
- The hosts have kept a clean sheet in three of their last five matches
Probable lineup: Patterson - O'Nein, Mepham, Ballard, Alese - Rigg, Neil - Mayenda, Connolly, Watson - Isidore
West Bromwich Albion
EnglandCurrent form
West Bromwich are planning to return to the English Premier League as soon as possible. Last season, the team managed to reach the playoffs, but ultimately lost their place in the Premier League to Southampton (0:0, 1:3). Now the team is on the same schedule - Albion is in sixth place in the table. The team is only six points behind today opponent, who is in the group of leaders. Recently, the team often plays a draw - the visitors drew with Cardiff (0:0), Luton (1:1), Burnley (0:0) and Norwich (0:0). The only victory during this period was achieved in an away match with Hull (2:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their squad ahead of the match against Sunderland.
Interesting trends for betting
- Seven of the visitors' last eight matches have ended in a draw
- The club has scored two goals in each of its last two matches
Probable line-up: Palmer - Stiles, Heggem, Holgate, Furlong - Mowatt, Fellows - Johnston, Molumby, Grant - Maja
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of the last three head-to-head matches ended with this score
10.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has played in three of the last four matches between the opponents.
2.00Bet Number 2 in the final score
This pattern has worked in the last two matches of the visitors
2.40Tip and bets
The hosts have played many draws in recent matches, which is why they have lost quite a lot of points. This time they need to win in order not to fall out of the top three. We believe that the hosts are currently stronger than West Bromwich, which is proven by the results of personal meetings - the last three matches ended in favor of Sunderland. Most likely, the "black cats" will be stronger now.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (0) on Sundland for 1.63
Bet on total
The opponents are contenders for promotion to the Premier League and have a decent squad by Championship standards. The opponents are quite effective in attack, especially the hosts, who are third in the number of goals scored this season. We believe that the teams will score at least three goals together.
Our prediction is total over 2.5 goals for 2.25
Bet on corners
In this confrontation we expect a game on opposite courses. The opponents will certainly be able to earn a lot of corners, so we suggest betting on the total over this indicator.
Our prediction is total over 10.5 corners for 1.99
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