Our prediction for this Championship match:
Sunderland
Match Time & Date:
26/10/2024
16:00
Prediction: 2-1
Oxford United
Sunderland will look to extend their winning run when they host Oxford United in a highly-anticipated fixture. Following impressive back-to-back victories over Hull City and Luton Town, the Black Cats have regained confidence, establishing themselves as serious contenders in the league. Their solid home form and confidence will be crucial, especially against an Oxford side struggling to return to winning ways. The Yellows have gone six games without a win and they face an uphill task against Sunderland, that do not suit them.
Aaron Connolly remains a major doubt for Sunderland after picking up a knock against Luton, but with no other fresh injury concerns, they should have enough quality to make up for his potential absence. Given the form and recent head-to-head record, a home win appears likely at the Stadium of Light. To make things even worse for the away team, Siriki Dembele misses Saturday's game with injury.
Highlighted Team (Sunderland):
Sunderland are a professional football club that have been playing their home games at the Stadium of Light since 1997. The capacity of the stadium is 49,000, but before expansion the original ground capacity was 42,000. Red and White shirts are Sunderland’s trademark and the club’s fiercest rivals are Newcastle United. The two local rivals have been contesting in the Tyne-Wear derby since 1898 and there have always been fireworks in what is one of the greatest derbies in English football. Sunderland were on the verge of dropping to the Championship in the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign, but experienced tactician Sam Allardyce eventually helped the team avoid relegation.
The Black Cats have won six First Division trophies (now the Premier League), with the team lifting two FA Cup titles. Sunderland won their first FA Cup trophy in 1937, with the team beating Preston North End 3-1 in the title game. The club was founded in 1879 as Sunderland and District Teachers A.F.C.
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