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Bristol City vs Sunderland Prediction – Championship
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Here you will find the best prediction for Bristol City vs Sunderland for the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from the last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Bristol City and Sunderland.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Bristol City vs Sunderland
The best prediction for Bristol City vs Sunderland in the Championship is a draw. The home team benefits from strong support from their fans and faces an opponent struggling for form. Bristol City have also secured wins in their last three outings at home. As such, it is likely that Bristol City will at least earn a point in this encounter.
The best prediction for Bristol City vs Sunderland
Draw nullifies bet: Bristol City
Match preview: Bristol City vs Sunderland
Bristol City and Sunderland will face off at Ashton Gate Stadium in the 43rd round of the Championship. The last encounter between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw on 10 December 2024. In their last five encounters, results have been evenly matched, with both teams claiming two victories and experiencing three draws. It is crucial to evaluate their home and away performances, as Bristol City tends to perform better at home compared to their away record.
Team analysis: Bristol City
Currently sitting in 5th place with 63 points, Bristol City has achieved 16 wins, 16 draws, and 10 losses. In their previous match, they won at home against West Bromwich Albion (2-1). However, their last draw came away to Queens Park Rangers (1-1). They tend to be more formidable at home, evidenced by their record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last ten home games in the Championship, which yielded 25 points from 30 available. Defensively, they have struggled at times, conceding goals in 9 of the last 10 matches; nonetheless, they have been consistent in attack, scoring in 9 of those games. Bristol City has only managed to overturn a first goal deficit twice from 19 instances this season.
The team enters this matchup following a 1-1 draw at QPR. Their tactical setup is a 3-4-3 formation aimed at facilitating quick transitions. Key players likely to make an impact include Max Bird, Nahki Wells, and George Earthy. The attacking play often channels down the right flank, capitalising on Yu Hirakawa’s pace. Bristol City will be without Ayman Benarous and Luke McNally due to injuries.
Team analysis: Sunderland
Sunderland is currently positioned in 4th place, having accumulated 76 points from 21 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses. They were held to a goalless draw against Norwich City in their previous outing, followed by a home loss to Swansea City (0-1). While they have shown resilience away from home, their recent record shows 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses in their last 30 away matches. In their last 10 away fixtures in the Championship, Sunderland gained 15 points from 30 possible. The team has been shaky defensively, allowing goals in 7 of their last 10 matches. In 42 games, they have conceded the first goal 14 times, managing to bounce back only 4 times.
Sunderland comes into this match after their 0-1 defeat against Swansea. Their strategy employs a 4-3-3 formation to facilitate a dominant style of play. Key players in the attacking line include Tom Watson, Patrick Roberts, and Wilson Isidor, often looking to leverage Alan Browne’s speed on the right. They will be missing Niall Huggins, Aji Alese, Jayden Danns, Dan Ballard, Ian Poveda, Salis Abdul Samed, Ahmed Abdullahi, Dennis Cirkin, and Romaine Mundle, all of whom are dealing with injuries.
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