Sunderland vs Derby Prediction, Lineups & Odds | Championship, 01 Oct 2024

Expect a Low-Scoring Encounter

The Total Goals market offers us the opportunity to back our Under 2.5 Goals prediction. Sunderland and Derby might play out a fairly dull encounter and odds of -110 stick out on the coupon.

Two Teams Defeated in Last Game

Sunderland have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 2-1 on the road at Vicarage Road Stadium against Watford. Regis Le Bris' team enjoyed 51% possession and had five shots on target, with Wilson Isidor bagging the only goal.

Derby County have been defeated in three straight road games. Their previous contest was a 3-2 home defeat against Norwich City at Pride Park. The Rams were restricted to 42% possession and recorded five shots on goal, with Craig Forsyth and Corey Blackett-Taylor on the scoresheet.

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Sunderland have had 49.6% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.1 corners.

Top scorer is Romaine Mundle on 3 goals, while Eliezer Mayenda and Luke O'Nien have both racked up 2. Patrick Roberts has made the most assists with 3.

Derby have won 3 and lost 4, with an average of 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. The East Midlands outfit have averaged 38.7% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Kenzo Goudmijn and Kayden Jackson have top scored with 2, while Craig Forsyth is next on 1. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 7 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Anthony Patterson (GK), Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Chris Rigg, Daniel Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Patrick Roberts, Wilson Isidor, Romaine Mundle.

Derby confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jacob Widell Zetterstroem (GK), Kane Wilson, Curtis Nelson, Eiran Cashin, Nathaniel Phillips, Kenzo Goudmijn, Ben Osborn, Ebou Adams, Marcus Harness, Jerry Yates, Tawanda Chirewa.

Expert Championship Analysis

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Sunderland vs Derby 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 7 of the last 10 Sunderland games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sunderland games at home.

Sunderland vs Derby Prediction

The price of -110 looks particularly appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 for this Championship showdown. It’s expected that these teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash.

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.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland 2 - 0 Derby

An exciting bet could be a 2-0 victory in favor of Sunderland at odds of +600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Match Odds: Sunderland vs Derby

Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+300

2

+425

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+125

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-599

12

-450

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-450

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

+108

2 Hcp +1

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-125

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Team Stats

Team News

If you’re looking for Sunderland vs Derby team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Championship squads.

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