Sunderland vs Portsmouth Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Both teams secured impressive victories in the last game.

Sunderland are set to lock horns with Portsmouth at Stadium of Light in round 26 of EFL Championship action on Sunday. The home team will be looking to continue their recent record against the visitors in this match. 

Sunderland have performed brilliantly this season and are one of the favourites for this season’s league triumph. The Black Cats currently occupy fourth place in the EFL Championship accumulating 47 points. Register Le Bris’s side are now five points shy of table-toppers Leeds United. He will be delighted by his team’s response in their 2-1 win over Sheffield United after suffering a defeat in the previous match. 

Ready to go again 👊#⃣ #SUNPOR🏡 @StadiumOfLight 🎟️ https://t.co/O67vnY6gCI pic.twitter.com/buu0kP06dI

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) January 2, 2025

Meanwhile, Portsmouth have started the 2025 with a bang as they secured a 4-0 dominating win over Swansea City. This win was a crucial one as they moved above the relegation zone to start the new calendar on a positive note. John Mousinho’s side are currently languishing in 21st position in the standings one point safe of the relegation zone. He will be delighted with how his team performed in the last match after suffering consecutive defeats in the previous two matches. 

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 5 January 2025 at 3:00 PM UK, 8:30 PM IST

Location: Stadium of Light

Form:

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

Portsmouth (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

Jobe Bellingham has emerged as a vital player in this Sunderland side. He has been in magnificent form for the Black Cats this season scoring four and assisting another three. The midfielder has scored two goals in his last five matches while also providing an assist.

The most impressive part of his game is apart from scoring goals and assisting. He also helps the team defensively making crucial interceptions and tackles.

Callum Lang (⁠Portsmouth)

Callum Lang is having a wonderful season with Portsmouth leading their goalscoring charts. Despite playing as an attacking midfielder this season, he has scored nine goals for them from 19 appearances. In the match against Coventry City, Lang delivered an emphatic performance scoring four goals to help the team secure a 4-1 victory.  

Match Facts

• Sunderland secured a 2-1 win over Sheffield United in the last match
• They have won their previous two encounters against Portsmouth
• Portsmouth secured an impressive 4-0 victory over Swansea City in the last match

Sunderland vs Portsmouth: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score in this game – `No
• Tip 2: Sunderland to win this game – 1/2 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 4/11 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Despite Sunderland’s fine form this season, they still miss several players for this match. The injury list includes Ahmed Abdullahi, Alan Browne, Chris Rigg, Daniel Ballard, Ian Poveda, Jenson Seelt, Niall Huggins, Romaine Mundle and Tom Watson. 

Meanwhile, Portsmouth are also dealing with the same injury problems. The injury list includes Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, Jacob Farrell, Kusini Yengi, Mark O’Mahony, Regan Poole, and Will Norris. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 114

Sunderland – 42

Portsmouth – 37

Draws – 35

Predicted Lineup

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

Patterson (GK); Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Alese; Roberts, Neil, Bellingham, Aouchiche; Mayende; Isidor

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

Schmid (GK); Swanson, Pack, Towler, Ogilvie; Potts, Dozzell; Lane, Lang, Murphy; Bishop

Match Prediction

Both teams are heading into this match in fine form. The home team will be clear favourites here considering the season they are having compared to their visitors. Sunderland should win this match and continue to keep their recent record against Portsmouth. 

Prediction: ⁠Sunderland 1-0 Portsmouth

Telecast Details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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