Sunderland VS Derby County – Match Preview & Prediction
Derby County travel to the Stadium of Light, as Sunderland look to bounce back after a disappointing away defeat against Watford last time out.
Watford scored a late penalty to deny Sunderland moving to the top of the league, after Dan Neil’s silly challenge in the area.
Sunderland could still move to the top if they find all 3 points, depending on West Brom’s result against Middlesbrough.
However, if Derby take the 3 points, Sunderland could drop down to 7th in the table.
Derby will also be looking to bounce back, as they have lost their last 2 matches against Sheffield United and Norwich City.
A win for The Rams could see them rise up to 8th in the table, depending on other results.
Sunderland have an extremely good record against The Rams, not losing to them since 2001, a record consisting of 12 matches. (7W 5D)
The Black Cats will also be looking to keep their 100% home record in tact, after winning all 3 of their opening home fixtures.
New signing, Wilson Isidor will be expected to start again, after replacing the injured Mayenda last time out, and scoring his first goal for the club.
The last time the 2 sides met was back in 2018, the season Sunderland were relegated to League One, as Sunderland defied the odds and beat The Rams 1-4 in their own backyard.
Team News
Alan Browne could be in contention as he returns from injury.
Eliezer Mayenda and Dan Ballard are expected to return after the international break.
Prediction
Sunderland 2-0 Derby County
Scorer – Wilson Isidor x2
