Sunderland vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Apr 2025

Defences Could Be On Top

Our research tells us that odds of -138 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for the Sunderland v Blackburn contest. This Total Goals market bet has a strong chance of landing a return.

Most Recent H2H Clash Ended 2-2

Sunderland have been beaten in back-to-back games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Bristol City at Ashton Gate. The Wearside club recorded just 24% possession and had two shots on target, while Eliezer Mayenda registered the goal.

Blackburn Rovers made it back-to-back wins after a 4-1 home success over Millwall at Ewood Park. Valerien Ismael's team boasted 64% possession and had six shots on goal, while Sondre Tronstad scored two, with Dominic Hyam and Callum Brittain also finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sunderland were on the road when they last faced Blackburn, with the teams drawing 2-2 at Ewood Park. In the previous 5 H2H meetings, there have been two wins apiece and one draw.

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 7.1 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. Sunderland have had 47.0% possession and 4.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 9.2 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.6 corners.

Eliezer Mayenda leads the way with 4 goals, Trai Hume has 2, with Romaine Mundle and Chris Mepham scoring 1. The leading assistor is Patrick Roberts with 2.

Blackburn have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, averaging 2.6 shots on goal, 6.3 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Riversiders average 54.8% possession, 5.0 corners taken and 3.7 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 7.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Yuki Ohashi got 3 goals, Sondre Tronstad notched 2, while Dominic Hyam and two other players scored 1. Todd Cantwell has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anthony Patterson (GK), Alan Browne, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Joseph Anderson, Salis Abdul Samed, Jobe Bellingham, Tom Watson, Harrison Jones, Milan Aleksic, Wilson Isidor.

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Balazs Toth (GK), Callum Brittain, Dominic Hyam, Danny Batth, Yuri Ribeiro, Sondre Tronstad, Lewis Travis, Tyrhys Dolan, Cauley Woodrow, Ryan Hedges, Yuki Ohashi.

Sunderland vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips

The best bet for this Championship game could involve going low on the number of goals. We think that Under 2.5 is crying out to be backed based on the available stats and the odds of -138 look value.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Sunderland vs Blackburn league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sunderland games at home.
• 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 3 Sunderland games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Blackburn games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Blackburn games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Blackburn games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 57.9% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you want to place an Under 2.5 Goals bet at larger odds, then there’s the chance to combine this selection with BTTS No. A Total Goals & Both Teams to Score wager is a popular option.

Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -138 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland 2 - 0 Blackburn

Sunderland are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eliezer Mayenda to Score +275

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) has scored four goals in his past ten Championship games. We’ll throw a dart at +275 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Eliezer Mayenda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-128

Shots

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Sunderland Under 6.5 Corners -150

Sunderland have had under 6.5 corners in six straight matches, while Blackburn Rovers have had an average of 3.70 corners against them in their previous 10 games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Sunderland Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -150 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sunderland

Total

8.40 4.80 3.60

Home

8.60 5.70 2.90

Away

10.10 4.70 5.40

Blackburn

Total

8.70 5.00 3.70

Home

9.20 6.00 3.20

Away

9.30 3.80 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Sunderland Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Blackburn Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-208

X

+600

2

+190

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Sunderland vs Blackburn Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

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Sunderland are the -118 favourites and that means a 54% chance of winning this Championship match according to the betting odds at the bookies. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Blackburn Rovers are available at +333.3.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match.

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Full-Time Result

1

-118

X

+250

2

+333.3

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+110

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-350

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-275

2

+200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-115

2 Hcp +0.5

+103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-120

Wilson Isidor Favourite to Find the Net First

Wilson Isidor is available at +185 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +410 to find the net first.

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

First

+185

Anytime

+410

Thomas Watson (Sunderland)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Romaine Mundle (Sunderland)

First

+375

Anytime

+850

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Harrison Jones (Sunderland)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Cauley Woodrow (Blackburn)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Alan Browne (Sunderland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Dan Neil (Sunderland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

James Edmondson (Blackburn)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Amario Cozier-Duberry (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

John Buckley (Blackburn)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Adam Forshaw (Blackburn)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Luke O'Nien (Sunderland)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+132

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-128

Thomas Watson (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-133

Romaine Mundle (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-208

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Harrison Jones (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-263

Cauley Woodrow (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Alan Browne (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Dan Neil (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-417

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-476

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-556

Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Luke O'Nien (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1250

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-

Thomas Watson (Sunderland)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Romaine Mundle (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Harrison Jones (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Cauley Woodrow (Blackburn)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Alan Browne (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Dan Neil (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Joe Rankin-Costello (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Luke O'Nien (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Sunderland vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

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