Bristol City vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2025

Strong Case for Backing Under 2.5 Goals

We are not anticipating a huge number of goals when Bristol City clash with Sunderland. The price of -138 for Under 2.5 stands out on the coupon and we can wager on the Total Goals market with optimism.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H

Bristol City played Queens Park Rangers away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Loftus Road. The Robins enjoyed 59% possession and managed one shot on target, while George Earthy was the goalscorer.

Sunderland lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Stadium of Light, they were turned over 1-0 by Swansea City. The Wearside team dominated possession with 67% of the ball and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City have gone unbeaten in their past four matches against Sunderland, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Stadium of Light. The past 5 H2H matches have included three draws along with a win each for City and Sunderland.

City have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Liam Manning's men have averaged 53.7% possession and 5.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 3.5 corners.

George Earthy and Nahki Wells are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Mark Sykes has 2. Cameron Pring is the leading assists maker with 3.

Sunderland have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 7.4 attempts, 3.3 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. The Black Cats average 48.0% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts.

Eliezer Mayenda got 3 goals, Trai Hume notched 2, while Romaine Mundle and two other players scored 1. Look no further than Patrick Roberts for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bristol City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Max O'Leary (GK), George Tanner, Rob Dickie, Zak Vyner, Ross McCrorie, Joe Williams, Jason Knight, Cameron Pring, Max Bird, George Earthy, Nahki Wells.

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anthony Patterson (GK), Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Leo Hjelde, Daniel Neil, Chris Rigg, Patrick Roberts, Enzo Le Fee, Tom Watson, Eliezer Mayenda.

Bristol City vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips

We could be set for a low-scoring Championship encounter. We will therefore bet on Under 2.5 which can be backed at an eye-catching price of -138, with defences set to be on top for the most part.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Bristol City vs Sunderland league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 City games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 City games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sunderland games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sunderland games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Sunderland games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The bookies make it a 57.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

One alternative option is to combine Under 2.5 Goals with other picks if you want a bigger price. A Bet Builder provides lots of flexibility and allows you to combine different selections.

Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Bristol City 1 - 0 Sunderland

There could be merit in backing Bristol City to win 1-0. Odds of +600 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nahki Wells to Score +285

Nahki Wells (City) has racked up three goals in his past four Championship home matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +285 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Nahki Wells Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-152

Shots

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -150

Each of the past six City games have involved under 10.5 corners. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of -150 that the sides go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bristol City

Total

8.70 5.20 3.50

Home

9.20 5.80 3.40

Away

8.70 4.20 4.50

Sunderland

Total

8.70 4.60 4.10

Home

8.60 5.70 2.90

Away

10.30 4.90 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Bristol City Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Sunderland Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+575

2

+148

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Bristol City vs Sunderland Odds

Bristol City are the shortest price to win this Championship game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 45% probability due to their +120 betting odds. Sunderland are regarded as the least likely winner at +225.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+240

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+105

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-300

12

-333

X2

-150

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-120

Wilson Isidor is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Favorite Wilson Isidor is priced at +550 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +240.

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Scott Twine (City)

First

+270

Anytime

+575

Nahki Wells (City)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Anis Mehmeti (City)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Yu Hirakawa (City)

First

+335

Anytime

+800

Thomas Watson (Sunderland)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

First

+375

Anytime

+850

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Mark Sykes (City)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Romaine Mundle (Sunderland)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

George Earthy (City)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Max Bird (City)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Alan Browne (Sunderland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Marcus McGuane (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Dan Neil (Sunderland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Jason Knight (City)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Ross McCrorie (City)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-106

Scott Twine (City)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-133

Nahki Wells (City)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-152

Anis Mehmeti (City)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-172

Thomas Watson (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-189

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-189

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-200

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

Romaine Mundle (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Mark Sykes (City)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Max Bird (City)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

George Earthy (City)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-400

Alan Browne (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Dan Neil (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-588

Jason Knight (City)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-667

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Scott Twine (City)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Nahki Wells (City)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Romaine Mundle (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Mark Sykes (City)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Thomas Watson (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Anis Mehmeti (City)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

George Earthy (City)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Max Bird (City)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Alan Browne (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Dan Neil (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Bristol City vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date City vs Sunderland team news.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Championship squads.

Bristol City Team Page Sunderland Team Page