Sunderland vs Norwich City Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Le Bris eye extending the Black Cats’ unbeaten streak to four with a win over the Canaries.

This EFL Championship 2024-25 fixture take us to the Stadium of Light where Sunderland AFC are set to host Norwich City FC.

Sunderland AFC, once the dominant force in the EFL Championship this season, find themselves in an unexpected fourth position after a series of inconsistent performances. Having relinquished their earlier momentum, the team will be keen to capitalize on their home advantage as they prepare to face Norwich City FC in a crucial encounter.

In their last five fixtures, Sunderland have managed only two wins and two draws, along with a solitary defeat, a run that has undoubtedly disrupted their rhythm. However, their recent 3-2 victory over Swansea City offered a glimpse of their attacking prowess and fighting spirit. With the race for promotion tightening, Sunderland will aim to seize this opportunity and secure all three points, knowing that any further slip-ups could prove costly in their campaign. Their ability to respond under pressure and leverage the home crowd’s energy could be decisive against a resilient Norwich side.

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— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) December 18, 2024

Norwich City FC, in stark contrast, are languishing in the lower half of the Championship table, having managed to accumulate only 26 points from 21 matches. Their recent run of form has been disappointing, with no wins in their last three outings. Defeats to QPR and Burnley, followed by a goalless stalemate against Portsmouth, have further dampened their campaign.

Despite these setbacks, Norwich will be desperate to overturn their fortunes and put on a resilient performance. Securing a positive result in this fixture could serve as a turning point for the Canaries, as they seek to regain confidence and climb the league standings. The challenge of facing a strong side will demand a collective effort and a marked improvement in both their defensive and attacking displays.

Kick-off:

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 8:30 PM IST

Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, UK

Form:

Sunderland (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-D

Norwich (in all competitions): L-D-L-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)

Patrick John Joseph Roberts, the 27-year-old English winger hailing from Kingston, has enjoyed a dynamic footballing journey, showcasing his talents across various clubs. Beginning his professional career at Fulham, Roberts caught the attention of Manchester City, subsequently embarking on a series of loan spells with notable sides like Celtic, Norwich City, Middlesbrough, and Girona. In 2022, he found a new home at Sunderland AFC, where he has since made over 100 appearances, contributing eight goals to the club’s endeavours.

Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich)

Anis Ben Slimane, the 23-year-old Danish-born midfielder from Copenhagen, has carved a promising footballing journey, beginning with clubs like Brøndby and Sheffield United before currently plying his trade on loan at Norwich City. A versatile and technically gifted player, Slimane’s current stint with Norwich City offers him a platform to showcase his talents in the demanding environment of the EFL Championship.

Match Facts:

• Sunderland have a 34% win accuracy over their opponent.
• They drew two games in their last five matches.
• Norwich have won two in their last five matches.

Sunderland AFC vs Norwich City FC – Betting Tips and Odds:

• Sunderland to win the match – 17/20 with bet365
• Wilson Isidor to score first – 5/1 with William Hill
• Sunderland AFC 2-0 Norwich City FC – 15/20 with Paddypower

Injuries and Team News:

Sunderland’s list of absentees includes Jenson Seelt and Salis Samed.

Norwich will most likely miss the presence of Josh Sargent and Liam Gibbs in the upcoming match.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches – 59

Sunderland won – 20

Norwich won – 24

Matches drawn – 15

Predicted Lineup:

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Patterson (GK); Hume, Meoham, Ballard, Cirkin; Neil, Bellingham; Roberts, Rigg, Mayenda; Isidor

Norwich predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Gunn (GK); Fisher, Duffy, Cordoba, Doyle; Slimane, Nunez, Marcondes; Crnac, Schwartau, Sainz

Match Prediction:

Sunderland still have a chance to finish at the summit of the EFL Championship if they continue to grab all three points in their forthcoming matches. We expect the home side to make the most of their home advantage and secure a comfortable victory over the Canaries.

Prediction: Sunderland AFC 2-0 Norwich City FC

Telecast Details:

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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