Sunderland vs Cardiff Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

Bluebirds Can Trouble Black Cats

We’re going to side with Cardiff +1 at odds of -112. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Sunderland by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.

Sunderland Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

Sunderland won their last game 2-1. This was a road win against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. The Black Cats enjoyed 48% possession and three shots on target, with Eliezer Mayenda scoring both of the goals.

Cardiff City were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Burnley by a 2-1 scoreline at Cardiff City Stadium. Omer Riza's team had two shots on goal and 52% possession, with Yousef Salech finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sunderland have won the last two encounters against Cardiff, landing winning away scorelines of 2-0 and 2-0 at Cardiff City Stadium. There have been three Sunderland victories and two Cardiff wins in the previous 5 matches involving the sides.

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. Sunderland have had 52.2% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.1 corners.

Wilson Isidor leads the way with 5 goals, Eliezer Mayenda has 3, with Enzo Le Fee and two others on 1. The leading assistor is Trai Hume with 4.

Cardiff have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 4.7 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Bluebirds average 47.6% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 8.0 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Yousef Salech and Callum Robinson have top scored with 4 goals, while Callum O'Dowda is next on 1. Joel Bagan, Will Alves and Cian Ashford have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Anthony Patterson (GK), Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Leo Hjelde, Alan Browne, Daniel Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Patrick Roberts, Eliezer Mayenda, Romaine Mundle.

Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ethan Horvath (GK), Perry Ng, Dimitrios Goutas, Joel Bagan, Callum O'Dowda, Calum Chambers, Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk, Isaak Davies, Callum Robinson, Rubin Colwill, Yousef Salech.

Sunderland vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips

Cardiff look a great betting option on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal advantage at -112. We think that the scoreline will be competitive in this Championship match, with the underdogs set for a draw or win.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Sunderland vs Cardiff league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Cardiff in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Cardiff in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Sunderland in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Sunderland in 5 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Sunderland in 2 of their last 5 games against Cardiff.

Cardiff +1 Probability

The betting sites make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland 2 - 2 Cardiff

There are attractive odds of +1600 when it comes to a 2-2 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Cardiff Over 3.5 Corners -120

Cardiff have covered the 3.5 corners line in five straight games, while Sunderland have conceded an average of 4.40 corners in the past 5 games. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Cardiff Team Corners line is covered at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sunderland

Total

9.50 5.40 4.10

Home

10.20 6.80 3.40

Away

11.00 5.20 5.80

Cardiff

Total

10.30 4.20 6.10

Home

11.30 5.90 5.40

Away

8.00 2.60 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-105

Under 10.5

-133

Sunderland Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Cardiff Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-345

X

+700

2

+290

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Sunderland vs Cardiff Odds

The bookies betting odds have Sunderland as -200 favourites for this Championship clash, implying that they are 67% likely to win the match. The market suggests that Cardiff City are least likely to win at +525.

Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Championship match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+325

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

+102

X

+135

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-526

X2

+143

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+360

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-112

2 Hcp +1

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-108

No

-130

Sunderland vs Cardiff Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Sunderland vs Cardiff team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The Championship squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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