Sunderland vs Bristol City Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th December 2024

Sunderland host Bristol City at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday for their clash in the EFL Championship, as they aim to remain on the coattails of the top four. It's been a fine start to the 2024-25 league season for the Black Cats, who currently sit in fourth place with 36 points from 19 games.

However, they appeared to lose steam recently when they went six games on the bounce without a win. A run of five draws was followed by a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United, but Régis Le Bris' side picked themselves up and returned to winning ways last weekend with a slender 2-1 victory over Stoke City.

Lewis Koumas put the Potters in front after only six minutes, but Tom Watson restored parity for Sunderland just a minute later. In the 86th minute, Watson popped up with the winner, coming back to haunt their visitors and sealing all three points for his side. It was their 10th win of the Championship season, and they trail leaders Sheffield United by just three points.

On the other hand, Bristol have gone through a rough patch lately, losing three of their last four games, a run that has seen them drop to 12th position in the standings.

Sunderland vs Bristol City Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

There have been 50 clashes between the sides in the past, with Sunderland winning 16 times over Bristol, who've beaten them on 18 occasions.
Four of the last eight encounters between the sides have ended in stalemates.
The Black Cats have failed to score in their last two games against Bristol City. They have not gone more consecutive games without scoring since a run of four between August 1992 and August 1994.
Sunderland have scored 28 goals in the EFL Championship this season. Only Leeds United and Middlesbrough (33 each) have struck more at this stage of the competition.

Sunderland vs Bristol City Prediction

The Black Cats are the form side in this encounter, having seen a much better campaign overall. They've been menacing upfront and will pose a big threat to Bristol's defensive. We expect Sunderland to secure a home win.

Prediction: Sunderland 2-0 Bristol City

Sunderland vs Bristol City Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Sunderland to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No