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Sunderland Leicester City betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this challenge is both teams scoring at least one goal. While Leicester is expected to dominate the game, Sunderland is eager to return to winning ways at home and should show a lot of interest in the match. Considering these factors, betting in favor of the "Both Teams to Score - Yes" market in this game is a good option.
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Preview
Sunderland and Leicester meet at Stadium of Light, in a match for the 36th round of the Championship. Leicester City got a home win by (1‑0), in the last league head‑to‑head, played in 24‑10‑2023. Sunderland registers significant differences between home and away results, so the home/away factor is worth special attention.

Analysis Sunderland

The home team is currently in the 10th position of the league, with 47 points won, after 14 wins, 5 draws and 16 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Swansea City, by (1‑2). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Norwich City, by (1‑0). This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 8 wins and 7 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home league matches Sunderland has a record of 6 wins and 4 losses, so they have won 18 points out of 30 possible. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 35 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 21 times and have only turned the score around in 4.

Sunderland comes into this fixture on the back of a 1-0 defeat away to Norwich, extending their losing streak to four matches in the Bundesliga. The home side usually adopts a 4-4-2 tactical formation, with Luís Semedo and Jobe Bellingham spearheading the attack, showcasing a blend of clever movement and goal-scoring prowess. Manager Mike Dodds will be without Corry Evans, Elliot Embleton, and Niall Huggins, all sidelined with injuries.

Confirmed Lineup: Anthony Patterson, Jenson Seelt, Luke O'Nien , Daniel George Ballard, Leo Hjelde , Trai Hume, Dan Neil, Chris Rigg, Jobe Bellingham, Pierre Ekwah, Luís Semedo.
Coach: A. Neil.

Analysis Leicester

The away team is currently in the 1st position of the league, with 78 points won, after 25 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Leeds United, by (3‑1). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Queens Park Rangers, by (1‑2). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 30 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 11 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses at their stadium, with 33 goals scored and 10 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches Leicester has a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 17 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 0‑1 (8 out of 17 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 15 of the last 17 matches for this competition have ended with Over 1,5 goals. This is a team that likes to score first. They have opened up the score in 27 of the last 35 matches for the Championship, they have reached half‑time in front in 19 of those 27 matches and have held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in 22 of them. In 35 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 8 times but have turned the score around in 3. In the last 17 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 10 of their 18 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Leicester City enters this match following a 1-2 defeat at home against QPR, marking their third consecutive loss in this competition. The team's only goal was scored by Ben Nelson. The home side typically operates in a 4-3-3 formation, prioritizing offensive transitions and directing their attacks through the flanks. The two main threats aimed at the opponent's goal will be Issahaku Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi, with Patson Daka expected to lead the offensive line. Manager Enzo Maresca should be pleased to have all his men available for selection.

Confirmed Lineup: Mads Hermansen, Callum Doyle, Wout Faes, Conor Coady, Hamza Choudhury, Harry Winks , Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Yunus Akgün, Jamie Vardy, Stephy Mavididi, Issahaku Fatawu .
Coach: B. Rodgers.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Sunderland vs Leicester match, on 5 March 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on betfair.

The Sunderland vs Leicester on 5 March 2024 will be played at Sunderland, Stadium of Light.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy US, for the Sunderland Leicester match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Leicester at with 75% of the tips.

 

Championship - 2023/2024

  • 100% 557 / 557 Games

  • Home team wins 44.52%
  • Draws 23.7%
  • Away team wins 31.78%
  • Over 1.5 74.51%
  • Over 2.5 52.06%
  • Over 3.5 28.55%
  • Goals 1489
  • Goals /match 2.67
  • Goals /match home 1.48
  • Goals /match away 1.19
  • Both teams score 52.06%
  • Goals after 80' 16.99%
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