The Championship is back after the international break, and Sunderland host Millwall at The Stadium of Light, as they hope to improve following a run of poor performances leading up to the break.
Last time out, Coventry hammered Sunderland at The CBS Arena, thanks to a hat-trick from Haji Wright.
Today they come up against their old manager in Alex Neil, who was a popular figure in Wearside after winning promotion from League One, but soon became a hated figure after ditching the club for Stoke City just a few games into the following season.
Millwall have won 2 of their last 3 matches, a 1-0 win at home against Stoke, and a 1-2 away win at Watford, with a defeat against Leeds United in between.
Sunderland have won just 2 of their last 6 matches, losing 3 and drawing 1.
A win for Millwall could see them move up from 11th to 9th, and within 3 points of the top 6.
A win for Sunderland would see them stay 4th, but they could be within 8 points off 2nd, and 15 points off 7th.
The last time the 2 sides met was back in November, and the match ended 1-1.
In fact, 5 of the last 7 matches between the 2 sides have ended as a draw.
Team News
Dennis Cirkin is set to be sidelined for up to three weeks after sustaining an injury during the Black Cats’ last Sky Bet Championship match against Coventry City.
Midfielder Salis Abdul Samed will also remain out for the next three weeks, while Enzo Le Fée and Leo Hjelde are expected to return to training next week.
Prediction
Sunderland 2-0 Millwall
Scorers
Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda