Match Details
The match between Swansea and Sunderland is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2024, at the Swansea.com Stadium. It will be a Championship regular season match with both teams vying for crucial points. The odds currently favor a close contest, with Swansea having odds of 2.64 for victory, while Sunderland has odds of 2.69.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between these two teams, there have been some exciting matches. In their most recent meeting earlier this year in February, Swansea emerged victorious with a scoreline of 1-2 away from home. Looking back further into history reveals that goals are often plentiful when these sides face off against each other.
Last Five Head-to-Head Matches:
– Match One: Result – Draw (0-0)
– Match Two: Result – Win for Swansea (1-3)
– Match Three: Result – Win for Sunderland (1-4)
– Match Four: Result – Draw (1–1)
Team Form: Swansea
Swansea’s recent performance has been mixed as they strive to find consistency throughout their campaign across various competitions. In their last six matches overall, they have won two games and lost two games while drawing twice as well.
Their attacking prowess has seen them score ten goals during this period; however, defensive vulnerabilities have resulted in conceding an equal number of goals.
Currently positioned ninth in the Championship standings with 27 points after playing twenty matches so far this season,
Swansea aims to improve upon their goal difference (+2) by securing vital victories like their recent triumph over Plymouth where they secured a hard-fought 1-2 away win.
Team Form: Sunderland
Sunderland, on the other hand, has been performing admirably in recent matches. They have won one game and lost one while drawing four times in their last six outings.
Their attacking unit has managed to find the back of the net on six occasions during this period, with an equal number of goals conceded defensively.
Currently sitting fourth in the Championship standings with 37 points after playing twenty games, Sunderland’s form suggests they are a formidable opponent for Swansea. Their most recent match against Bristol City ended in a hard-fought 1-1 draw.
Key Players
For Swansea, midfielder Jay Fulton has been instrumental recently, contributing significantly both offensively and defensively. His ability to control midfield play and provide key passes makes him a vital player for his team.
On the other side, Patrick Roberts stands out as a standout performer for Sunderland. The midfielder possesses excellent dribbling skills and is known for creating scoring opportunities through his precise passing abilities.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing recent statistics from both teams reveals some interesting trends:
- In terms of goal-scoring prowess, Swansea holds an advantage over Sunderland based on their higher average goals scored per match (1.67 compared to Sunderland’s 1).
- However, when it comes to defensive solidity, Sunderland seems more resilient than Swansea due to conceding fewer goals per match (0.75 compared to Swansea’s average of 0.95).
Prediction: Swansea vs Sunderland
Based on these statistical insights combined with each team’s current form and performance indicators,
it is predicted that this will be a closely contested encounter between two evenly matched sides who possess different strengths but similar ambitions within the league table.
Swansea 1 – 1 Sunderland
