Sunderland vs Fulham Prediction
🔊 Can Fulham overtake their direct rival in the standings? That's the goal the Cottagers will pursue in their Premier League Matchday 27 clash against Sunderland. Marco Silva's side needs a win, but securing it at the Stadium of Light is a daunting task for any Premier League team. Nevertheless, bookmakers consider the visitors' chances quite promising, offering nearly even odds.
Head-to-Head
📊 It's important to highlight that Sunderland struggle against Fulham on home turf: the Black Cats have failed to win 7 of their last 8 encounters. The first-round match of the current campaign, held in London, was largely one-sided and ended in a deserved victory for Fulham, albeit with a modest 1-0 scoreline.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Sunderland Team Overview
Sunderland are finding it increasingly tough. The team has suffered three defeats in their last four Premier League matches, dropping out of the top 10 after the last round. Regis Le Bris' side allowed an opponent to celebrate victory at the Stadium of Light for the first time this season, falling to Liverpool 0-1. Given their xGA of 2.56, they were fortunate to concede only one goal.
However, the Black Cats bounced back in their next match with an away victory over Oxford United (1-0) in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The coaching staff opted for a slight rotation, and the encounter was a tense affair. Habib Diarra scored his second goal of the season by converting a penalty, helping Sunderland reach the fifth round of the tournament for the first time in 11 years.
Match Results: Sunderland
Fulham Team Overview
The Cottagers are also struggling to pick up points, with a disappointing run in the Premier League now stretching to three matches. While the 3-0 defeat at the Etihad can be seen as somewhat expected, the home loss to Everton (1-2) came as a major surprise.
Similar to Sunderland, Marco Silva's side found solace in the FA Cup, which helped them break out of their slump. Fulham didn't just beat a relegation-threatened Championship team; they overcame mid-table contenders Stoke City (2-1). After trailing in the first half, the Cottagers dominated the Potters in the second, scoring two unanswered goals. Harrison Reed netted the winner. The midfielder has scored 5 goals in a Fulham shirt, and in every match where he's found the back of the net, the Cottagers have remained unbeaten.
Match Results: Fulham
Latest news
Sunderland
🎙 In the match against Oxford, Sunderland's winter signing Joselyn Ta Bi made his debut. "The team and I are doing well, we won. I was excited before my first game. I'm going to frame my jersey and hang it on the wall," said the Ivorian.
❌ Great news has come from Sunderland's medical room. Captain Granit Xhaka has been training over the past week and is set to return to the pitch in the upcoming match. However, there are some setbacks as well. Following the match against Liverpool, Bertrand Traore is now joined on the injury list by Omar Alderete and Reinildo Mandava. While the central defender is expected to be back soon, the left-back is sidelined for 3-4 weeks.
Fulham
🎙 Marco Silva highlighted several players following the victory over Stoke City: "It's crucial for us to have Rodrigo Muniz and Josh King back in action. They have been recovering from different injuries. We know how well they played together at the start of the season. Oscar Bobb put in a very good performance. You can sense he has a lot to offer in short bursts. Kevin also played very well, creating numerous great chances down the left flank."
❌ Just like before the last round, Fulham's injury list still includes Sasa Lukic. Tom Cairney has returned to training, but it's still uncertain whether he'll feature against Sunderland. A recent setback is Samuel Chukwueze, who sustained a calf injury in the match against Man City. He's a key player in the starting lineup.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
Given the current trends, we're opting for a cautious bet on over 2.5 yellow cards. This threshold has been surpassed in 8 of Sunderland's last 9 matches and in 7 of Fulham's last 8 games. Both teams average around 2 cautions per game, and referee Craig Pawson has handed out an average of 3 yellow cards per match over his last five Premier League outings.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
The "Black Cats" find themselves mid-table, yet their scoring rate is akin to relegation battlers. They rely on solid defense to achieve results. Sunderland have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in 13 of their last 15 matches. Considering this trend has been evident in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters with Fulham in the Premier League, we have little doubt in our betting choice.
🚩 Corner Prediction
As for corners, both teams display low trends, with modest seasonal averages: Sunderland earn 3.38 corners per home game, while Fulham average 4.08 on the road. Therefore, we're inclined to wager on under 10.5 corners. In 6 of Sunderland's last 7 matches, there have been no more than 10 corner kicks, as well as in 6 of Fulham's last 7 away fixtures.
Editor's Prediction
In summary, we anticipate a cautious and low-scoring affair. Sunderland are traditionally solid defensively at home, having conceded just three goals in their last six matches on their turf, but they lack firepower in attack. Fulham face similar challenges on the road, managing to score more than once in only one of their last five Premier League away fixtures.
We expect the struggle for control to neutralize threats in the penalty area, resulting in a low-scoring game and the total under 2.5 goals bet coming through. As for the outcome, it wouldn't be surprising if Sunderland exact revenge for their earlier defeat to Fulham by reversing the scoreline (1-0).
Betting Tips: Sunderland - Fulham
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