Sunderland vs West Brom Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Six points separate both sides on the points table.

The EFL Championship is all thrills and drama right now. Now, in a match week 17 clash we have got our hands full with the top-seated Sunderland, who can afford to lose with the pack chasing, versus the 6th-placed West Brom, who are on in the pack chasing the Black Cats.

Surprisingly enough, the difference between the 1st and the 6th (the last qualification spot) is only six points. It is anybody’s guess which of the two will get automatic qualifications, and which of the four below them vie for a vacant spot. But one thing’s clear: it starts with this match as Sunderland and West Brom have high stakes on the line.

Kick-off

Tuesday, November 26, 8 PM UK

Wednesday, November 27, 1:30 AM IST

Location: Stadium of Light

Form:

Sunderland (in the Championship): W-D-D-D-D

West Brom (in the Championship): D-D-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Never fall in love with a loanee, they say, and Wilson Isidor might just be another for Sunderland. The French international is on loan from Zenit and has led the attack in a typical fashion. Though, he has not yet hit that blistering goalscoring form—scored five goals so far—there’s more than half of the season left for him to find the back of the net.

The Major's into double figures for the season. 😏@joshmaja | #WBA pic.twitter.com/3lbEwcW0Ct

— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) November 24, 2024

Josh Maja (West Brom)

Every year in the Championship, there’s this spark that catches everyone’s attention far and wide. Josh Maja is this season’s spark. The Londoner is smoking the pitch with a goalscoring form akin to the Mitrovic Championship run.

But there’s more to it than just 10 goals in 16 games. His off-the-ball runs, dragging defences away, have made him a hot topic. Keep an eye on this one.

Match Facts

• Both of the teams have only recorded a single win in their last five games
• Sunderland have conceded 12 goals, while West Brom have conceded 11 so far
• They are on a four-match streak of stalemates

Sunderland vs West Bromwich Albion: Betting tips & odds

• Tip 1: Match to end in a draw-12/5 bet365
• Tip 2: Maja to score-3/1 bet365
• Tip 3: Over 3 goals-23/10 VBet

Injury and Team News

The hosts will be without several key players, including Aaron Connolly, who remains sidelined with a knock, and Ahmed Abdullahi, Ian Poveda, and Salis Abdul Samed, all expected back in early December. Jenson Seelt and Niall Huggins face longer recoveries, with returns slated for mid-December and mid-January, respectively.

West Brom also have their share of absentees. Darnell Furlong is suspended, while Daryl Dike (Achilles), Kyle Bartley (knee), Patrick McNair (hamstring), and Semi Ajayi (leg) are out until early to mid-December, leaving the squad stretched for their trip to Sunderland.

With us all the way ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/Y2LZz9OLqG

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) November 24, 2024

Head-to-Head

Games: 18

Sunderland: 4

West Brom: 9

Draws: 5

Predicted Lineups

Sunderland (4-2-3-1):

Moore; O’Nien, Mepham, Ballard, Alese; Neil, Rigg; Mayenda, Aleksic, Watson; Isidor

West Brom (4-4-2)

Palmer; Wallace, Holgate, Heggem, Styles; Fellows, Molumby, Mowatt, Johnston; Maja, Ahearne-Grant

Match prediction

The Stadium of Light is going to light up, that’s for sure. But we do not predict for any of Sunderland or West Brom to walk away with all three points.

Prediction: Sunderland 2 – 2 West Brom

Telecast details

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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