Stoke vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2024

Black Cats Stand Out on the Asian Handicap

It’s hard to pass up the chance to back Sunderland -0.25 at -105 on the Asian Handicap. There’s a nice potential return if the Black Cats can beat Stoke and the insurance of half our stake refunded if the game ends all square.

Sunderland 2-1 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Stoke City have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Bet365 Stadium, they were turned over 2-0 by Leeds United. The Staffordshire side ended up with just 25% possession and had two shots on target.

Stoke's head coach Narcis Pelach was sacked after the defeat to Leeds. The club took the decision following a run of nine matches without a win in the Championship. The Potters will be led by the Under 21s head coach Ryan Shawcross for Sunday's clash against Sunderland.

Sunderland played Blackburn Rovers away from home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Ewood Park. Regis Le Bris' men were restricted to 43% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Chris Rigg and Wilson Isidor both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sunderland have won the last two encounters against Stoke, with home victories at Stadium of Light being achieved by scorelines of 2-1 and 3-1. Sunderland have won three of the past 5 matches that these teams have played, with Stoke landing two victories.

1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. Stoke have had 50.7% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts, while being awarded 7.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Thomas Cannon has found the net 3 times, Ben Gibson 2, with Andrew Moran and two other players on 1. Lynden Gooch, Million Manhoef and Eric Bocat are the leading assists makers with 1.

Sunderland have 3 victories, 1 defeat and 6 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 48.3% possession, 5.6 corners taken and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.2 attempts.

We’ve seen Wilson Isidor, Daniel Ballard, Jobe Bellingham and Tom Watson score 2 goals each. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Patrick Roberts, Jobe Bellingham and Romaine Mundle who have all made 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Stoke confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Ben Wilmot, Ashley Phillips, Lynden Gooch, Junior Tchamadeu, Tatsuki Seko, Andrew Moran, Joon-Ho Bae, Wouter Burger, Lewis Koumas, Thomas Cannon.

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anthony Patterson (GK), Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Daniel Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Wilson Isidor, Adil Aouchiche, Eliezer Mayenda, Milan Aleksic.

Stoke vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips

Sunderland can’t be passed up on the Asian Handicap for this Championship clash. Taking the visitors at -0.25 at odds of -105 looks like a sensible way forward and there’s a healthy potential return.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Stoke vs Sunderland league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Sunderland in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Stoke in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Sunderland in 2 consecutive games against Stoke.

Sunderland -0.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Stoke 0 - 1 Sunderland

We’re betting on Sunderland to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Stoke vs Sunderland Odds

For this Championship match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Sunderland are the +110 favourite to win and that means a 48% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Stoke City, you will find +240 about this outsider.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Championship match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

+240

X

+240

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+120

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-143

12

-333

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+150

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

+104

2 Hcp -0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-138

No

-100

Stoke vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Stoke vs Sunderland team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the Championship squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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