Sunderland VS West Bromwich Albion – Match Preview & Prediction
The Black Cats host West Brom at The Stadium of Light, as they attempt to climb back to the top of the table, after a run of 4 straight draws allowed Leeds United to overtake Sunderland.
Both teams love sharing points at the moment, as Sunderland have drawn their last 4 matches, and West Brom have drawn 7 of their last 8 matches.
However, both teams are in quite a decent unbeaten record, with West Brom being unbeaten in 8 and Sunderland are unbeaten in 9.
The Black Cats also have the chance to climb back to the top, as Leeds don’t play until tomorrow, against Luton Town at home.
If Sunderland were to take all 3 points tonight, and Leeds fail to be at Luton tomorrow, Sunderland will cement their place at the top until the weekend.
If West Brom take all 3 points, they will climb from 5th to 6th, at least until tomorrow, when Middlesbrough play Blackburn at home.
Former Sunderland striker, Josh Maja has been on fire for The Baggies this season, scoring 10 goals in 16 matches so far this season.
Jobe Bellingham returns following his suspension, which will be a huge boost for Sunderland in midfield, as they try to break their drawing spree.
The Black Cats have also won their last 3 matches against the Baggies, the last time West Brom took all 3 points was back in December 2022 in a 1-2 victory at the Stadium of Light.
Team News
Romaine Mundke and Alan Browne will miss out through injury again, and Dennis Cirkin is doubtful as he continues to recover from wrist surgery.
Trai Hume, Patrick Roberts and Jobe Bellingham are all set to return after their suspensions.
Prediction
Sunderland 3-1 West Brom
Scorers – Wilson Isidor x2 and Jobe.
