Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
2.40
|
3.20
|
3.10
|
| Prob. |
41.7%
|
31.2%
|
32.3%
|
Key points
• Sunderland's recent form has been poor, with defensive vulnerabilities evident in conceding 11 goals in their last 6 games.
• Two of Sunderland's recent matches have been high-scoring losses (4-2 to Southampton and 5-1 to Blackburn).
• Bristol City's recent form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back wins indicating signs of improvement.
• Bristol City has a solid defensive record, keeping three clean sheets in their last six games and conceding just one goal per game on average.
• Sunderland's home form has been marked by inconsistency, with high-scoring games and back-to-back wins followed by three consecutive losses.
• In head-to-head matches, Sunderland has historically had more wins (15) than Bristol City (10), averaging 1.83 goals per game, with a high rate of matches featuring over 2.5 goals.
Current streaks
Sunderland
0
1
1
0
0
1
Bristol City
2
0
0
2
2
0
Recent form
Sunderland
Sunderland's recent form has been poor, with the team suffering a run of three consecutive defeats before managing to secure a 2-0 away win against Cardiff. However, their latest match ended in a heavy 5-1 home loss to Blackburn, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. The Black Cats have conceded 11 goals in their last 6 games, an average of 1.83 per game, while only scoring 5 goals themselves. Two of their recent matches have been particularly high-scoring, with a 4-2 loss to Southampton and the aforementioned 5-1 defeat to Blackburn. Despite their struggles, Sunderland have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last 6 games, but their overall form leaves them in a precarious 13th position in the Championship table.
Bristol City
Bristol City's recent form has been inconsistent, with three wins and three losses in their last six games. However, they have managed to secure back-to-back victories in their most recent matches against Leicester and Plymouth Argyle, showing signs of improvement. Despite their mixed results, Bristol City has maintained a solid defensive record, keeping three clean sheets in their last six games and conceding an average of just one goal per game. The team's matches have been mostly low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their games featuring under 2.5 goals. Although they suffered a run of two consecutive defeats against Ipswich and Cardiff, Bristol City's recent wins have helped them maintain their 12th position in the league table.
Sunderland
LLLDWL
W1 D1 L4
5
0.8
11
1.8
-6
2
2.67
33%
67%
33%
Bristol City
LLWLWW
W3 D0 L3
5
0.8
6
1
-1
3
1.83
17%
83%
17%
Recent home/away form
Sunderland
Sunderland's recent home form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses. They started their last six home games with back-to-back wins against Plymouth Argyle and Stoke City, both with a scoreline of 3-1. However, they then suffered a run of three consecutive defeats, losing 1-2 to Swansea, 0-1 to Leicester, and most recently, a heavy 1-5 loss to Blackburn. This latest defeat was a particularly high-scoring game, with a total of six goals. Sunderland's home form has been characterized by high-scoring matches, with 67% of their last six home games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their inconsistency, Sunderland has managed to score in all but one of their last six home games.
Bristol City
Bristol City's recent away form has been mixed, with a notable run of three consecutive losses against West Brom, Ipswich, and Sheffield Wednesday. However, they managed to secure a crucial win in their most recent away fixture against Plymouth Argyle. The Ipswich match was particularly high-scoring, ending in a 3-2 defeat for Bristol City. Despite their inconsistent results, they have managed to find the back of the net in all but one of their last six away games, suggesting they pose an attacking threat on the road.
Sunderland
WWLLDL
W2 D1 L3
8
1.3
10
1.7
-2
1
3
67%
33%
67%
Bristol City
DWLLLW
W2 D1 L3
7
1.2
9
1.5
-2
1
2.67
67%
50%
50%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Sunderland and Bristol City include the following key details:
- **Total Matches**: 30 matches have been played between these two clubs.
- **Sunderland Wins**: 15 victories.
- **Draws**: 6 draws.
- **Bristol City Wins**: 10 wins.
- **Goal Stats**: An average of 1.83 goals per game has been recorded in their meetings.
- **Over 2.5 Goals**: 69.0% of the matches had over 2.5 goals.
- **Over 1.5 Goals**: 82.8% of the matches had over 1.5 goals.
- **Clean Sheets**: 20.69% of the matches saw at least one team keep a clean sheet (no goals conceded).
- **Both Teams to Score**: In 65.52% of the matches, both teams scored at least once.
Additionally, in their most recent six head-to-head encounters, there have been 1 win for Bristol City, 2 draws, and 3 losses for Sunderland. The average number of goals per game during these last six meetings was 1 goal.