The Black Cats travel to the capital to take on an injury struck Crystal Palace side, as they look to build on their impressive start to the Premier League.
Sunderland have won both of their opening home matches, with their only defeat coming against Burnley at Turf Moor.
They will want to provide ve that they won’t be too reliant on home form this season, and with some of Palace’s main stars out injured, this is a perfect opportunity for the Black Cats to pick up some points.
Adam Wharton, Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah are all unavailable for Crystal Palace after picking up knocks.
The 2 sides haven’t met since the season Sunderland were relegated, and in their last meeting, Sunderland actually beat Palace 0-4 at Selhurst Park after 4 first half goals.
Historically, it has been quite a tight affair between the 2 sides, as in the last 5 matches, both teams have won 2 and drawn 1.
The Black Cats currently sit 6th, and if they could replicate the type of victory they had last time they visited Selhurst Park, they could go as high as the top of the Premier League, depending on other results.
Palace sit 8th, and are currently unbeaten after their first 3 matches with 1 win and 2 draws, and they could climb as high as 2nd, depending on other results, also.
Team News
Dan Ballard is nearing a return for the Aston Villa game, while Romaine Mundle targets a comeback after the October international break.
New signings Brian Brobbey and Lutsharel Geertruida are not yet ready for 90 minutes, and Bertrand Traoré will be assessed before the match.
Prediction
Crystal Palace 0-1 Sunderland
Scorer – Enzo Le Fee