Cardiff City 0-2 Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent form has been impressive, showcasing an unbeaten run in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. This streak includes a notable high-scoring friendly against Penybont, where Cardiff City dominated with a 7-1 victory. The team's offensive prowess is evident in their average of 2.67 goals scored per game, while their defense has been solid, conceding only 0.67 goals per game. Cardiff City has maintained clean sheets in two of these six matches, demonstrating their defensive capabilities. Their goal difference of +12 over these games highlights their overall strong performance, with both teams scoring in 67% of the matches. Interestingly, there's an even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals, indicating a balanced mix of tight contests and more open, high-scoring affairs.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six games yielding a mixed bag of results: two wins, two draws, and two losses. The team has shown an ability to score goals, averaging 1.33 goals per game, but they've also been conceding at the same rate, resulting in a goal difference of zero. Interestingly, 83% of their recent matches have seen both teams score, indicating entertaining games for spectators. The Black Cats have been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals. However, their defensive record has room for improvement, managing only one clean sheet in this period. Despite their current 16th position in the league, Sunderland's friendly matches suggest they're capable of competing with teams from various levels, including a notable 2-2 draw against French giants Marseille in their most recent outing.

Recent home/away form

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent home form shows a mix of performances, with a notable improvement in their last four friendlies. After suffering two consecutive losses, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Middlesbrough in the Championship, the Bluebirds have bounced back with three wins and a draw in their last four home games. The standout result was a high-scoring 7-1 victory over Penybont, demonstrating their attacking potential. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, with an impressive average of 2.33 goals per game in their last six matches. However, defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, conceding in every game and failing to keep a clean sheet. The team's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the matches.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent away form has been mixed, with their last six games resulting in 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. The team has struggled to maintain consistency, alternating between positive and negative results. Their goal-scoring record is modest, averaging 1 goal per game, while conceding slightly more at 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, indicating that Sunderland's games tend to be competitive. The total goals average of 2.17 per game suggests relatively low-scoring affairs, with an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks to note, the team's inability to keep clean sheets (only 1 in 6 games) might be a concern for their defensive stability away from home.