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Probable Lineups

Sunderland
4-2-3-1
Cardiff
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(55) 42 Goals 22 (46)
(37) 30 Assists 15 (31)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
23.5 Average Age 27.4
181.9 Average Height (cm) 185.3
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(49%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.7) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Sunderland
Cardiff
Player Reason Status Rating
Niall Huggins Out N/A
Aji Alese Out 6.49
Jayden Danns Out N/A
Enzo Le Fée Out 6.92
Dan Ballard Out 6.58
Ian Poveda Doubtful 6.08
Player Reason Status Rating
Ollie Tanner Out 6.53
Jak Alnwick Out 6.56
David Turnbull Out 6.4
Will Alves Doubtful 6.52
Jesper Daland Doubtful 6.4
Joe Ralls Doubtful 6.32

Team News

Sunderland
Cardiff
  • Winger Tommy Watson is back in full training and should make his return to the squad on Saturday afternoon.
  • Eliezer Mayenda stole the show against Sheffield Wednesday and should be rewarded with a start against Cardiff.
  • Regis Le Bris rested Dennis Cirkin, Wilson Isidor and Chris Rigg last time out, so expect them to return on Saturday.
  • Cardiff boss Ömer Riza could opt for a formation change this weekend, deploying a 4-2-3-1 system against Sunderland.
  • This change would provide starts for Anwar El Ghazi and Aaron Ramsey.
  • esper Daland, Joe Ralls and Leicester loanee Will Alves are all doubtful for the trip to the Stadium of Light.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
4 Sunderland 21 13 12 76
24 Cardiff 9 17 20 44

Prediction

  • Sunderland had Eliezer Mayenda to thank at Hillsborough as his brace sealed a 2-1 away win against Sheffield Wednesday in gameweek 35. That result was the perfect response to back-to-back league defeats, but the unstoppable form of the top three sides means that the Black Cats remain eight points off the pace in the promotion race.
  • Cardiff were dragged within five points of the relegation zone when Luton secured their first win under Matt Bloomfield, and a 2-1 midweek defeat to Burnley has done nothing to improve their situation, even if they did end James Trafford's run of clean sheets. Ömer Riza's side are winless in five away from home ahead of this challenging fixture.
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Sunderland
Cardiff
T. Hume 7.13
R. Mundle 6.99
J. Bellingham 6.95
A. Robertson 6.8
P. Ng 6.76
C. O'Dowda 6.75
W. Isidor 12
E. Mayenda 8
R. Mundle 5
C. Robinson 12
Y. Salech 8
A. El Ghazi 3
P. Roberts 7
T. Hume 6
E. Mayenda 5
R. Colwill 4
C. O'Dowda 3
A. Robertson 3

Match Forecast

Sunderland will score from a fast break situation  
Sunderland will score a long shot  
Cardiff will dominate in the air  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.