Sunderland vs Coventry City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2024-25 playoffs semi-final second leg

The Black Cats will be coming in with a one-goal advantage from the first leg.

Sunderland are ready to host Coventry City in the second leg of the EFL Championship 2024-25 playoffs semi-final. The high-stakes contest between the Sky Blues and the Black Cats is all set to take place at the Stadium of Light.

Despite being low on possession, Sunderland scored a late goal to win the first leg by 2-1. The second leg will come with an added advantage for them as the Black Cats will be playing at home. They will have to get better in the midfield and should go on to score a goal or two, which will keep them in charge.

Coventry City will be under pressure as they will be away from home and are down by a goal. The Sky Blues will have to perform better here if they want to get to the next stage and the Premier League. Even though they finished in fifth place in the EFL Championship points table, Frank Lampard’s men might end up as the better team.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sunderland, England
• Stadium: Stadium of Light
• Date: Wednesday, May 14
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Tuesday, May 13: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee: Andy Madley
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Sunderland: L-L-L-L-W

Coventry City: W-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

The French forward scored one of the goals for the Black Cats in the first leg, which helped them seal a win. Wilson Isidor is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Sunderland once again. The hosts still need goals to win.

The 24-year-old forward can come up with a goal or two.

Jack Rudoni (Coventry City)

Jack Rudoni was the sole goal scorer for the Sky Blues in the first leg. The English midfielder has now scored 10 goals and has 12 assists to his name in 44 EFL Championship games this season. He will continue to control the midfield areas for the Sky Blues.

The 23-year-old can score important goals too.

Match Facts

• Both sides have secured a win each over the other this season.
• Sunderland have lost four of their last five games.
• Coventry City have emerged victorious in two of their last five fixtures.

Sunderland vs Coventry City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Coventry City to win @38/15 vbet
• Haji Wright to score @7/1 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @14/5 Betfair Sportsbook

Injury and Team News

Sunderland will be without the services of Ajibola Alese, Jayden Danns and a couple of other players as they are injured.

Norman Bassette, Victor Torp and Oliver Nnonyelu Dovin are injured and will not be a part of Coventry City’s squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Sunderland won: 1

Coventry City won: 5

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Patterson (GK); Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin; Roberts, Neil, Bellingham, Le Fee; Mayende, Isidor

Coventry City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Wilson (GK); Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Da Silva; Grimes, Sheaf; Sakamoto, Rudoni, Wright; Thomas-Asante

Match Prediction

It is going to be an interesting fixture overall. Even though the Black Cats have the advantage, it might turn out to be a surprising night. Coventry City are likely to defeat Sunderland in the second leg of the EFL Championship 2024-25 playoffs semi-final.

Prediction: Sunderland 1-3 Coventry City

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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