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Sunderland Derby County betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this match is a Sunderland victory. In addition to playing at home with the support of their fans, they have had an excellent season, winning five of the seven matches played. It is also important to note that the visitors have lost all their away games. Therefore, it would not be surprising if Sunderland showcases their quality and ultimately secures the three points.
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Preview
Sunderland and Derby face at Stadium of Light, in a match for the 8th round of the Championship. There is no record of official head‑to‑heads between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last time they met, on 30‑03‑2018, the match ended with the final score: Derby County (1‑4) Sunderland. Derby registers significant differences between home and away results, so special attention is due to the home/away factor.

Analysis Sunderland

The home team is currently in the 2nd position of the league, with 15 points won, after 5 wins and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Middlesbrough, by (1‑0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Watford, by (2‑1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Sunderland has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in all of the last 7 matches for this competition. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 5 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (16'‑30').

Sunderland enters this round following a 2-1 defeat in their visit to Watford, with their only goal scored by Wilson Isidor. The home team adopts a 4-3-3 tactical system, focusing on quick transitions and attacks, preferably down the flanks. In this setup, the three forwards will likely be Patrick Roberts, Wilson Isidor, and Romaine Mundle, the latter being the team's top scorer with three goals. When they push forward, it's probable they will do so down the left side, utilising the width provided by left-back Dennis Cirkin. Jenson Seelt, Aji Alese, and Niall Huggins are all unavailable for this match due to injuries.

Confirmed Lineup: Anthony Patterson, Dennis Cirkin, Luke O'Nien, Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Daniel Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Chris Rigg, Romaine Mundle, Wilson Isidor, Patrick Roberts.
Coach: A. Neil.

Analysis Derby

The away team is currently in the 10th position of the league, with 9 points won, after 3 wins and 4 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Sheffield United, by (1‑0). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Norwich City, by (2‑3). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in away matches, with 18 goals scored and 25 conceded; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses at their stadium, with 26 goals scored and 9 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Derby has won 2 and lost 8. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 6 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have only turned the score around in 2. In the last 8 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 7 of their 17 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Derby County arrives at this match following a 3-2 defeat at home to Norwich, with goals from Craig Forsyth and Corey Blackett-Taylor. The away team typically lines up in a 4-3-3 tactical system, adopting a slower and more methodical style of play, focusing on attacks through the central corridor. The three forwards will likely be Nathaniel Méndez-Laing, Kayden Jackson, and Jerry Yates, with Jackson being the team's top scorer with two goals. One of the away team's strengths is their ability to create danger through the wings. Jake Rooney, Liam Thompson, David Ozoh, Callum Elder, and Tom Barkhuizen will all miss this match due to injuries.

Confirmed Lineup: Jacob Widell Zetterström, Curtis Nelson, Kane Wilson, Eiram Cashin, Nathaniel Phillips, Tawanda Chirewa, Ben Osborn, Ebou Adams, Kenzo Goudmijn, Marcus Harness, Jerry Yates.
Coach: W. Rooney.

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Frequently asked questions

The tip and bet suggestion for the Sunderland vs Derby match, on 1 October 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy UK, goes to: Sunderland wins ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Sunderland vs Derby on 1 October 2024 will be played at Sunderland, Stadium of Light.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy UK, for the Sunderland Derby match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Sunderland at with 86% of the tips.

 

Championship - 2024/2025

  • 47% 259 / 552 Games

  • Home team wins 45.17%
  • Draws 31.27%
  • Away team wins 23.55%
  • Over 1.5 72.2%
  • Over 2.5 43.24%
  • Over 3.5 23.55%
  • Goals 644
  • Goals /match 2.49
  • Goals /match home 1.47
  • Goals /match away 1.02
  • Both teams score 49.03%
  • Goals after 80' 17.08%
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