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Stoke City and Sunderland are in action for the last time in 2024 when they lock horns at the bet365 Stadium in the Championship on Sunday. This will be the third meeting between the two teams this year, with the Black Cats winning the previous two, scoring five goals and conceding twice.
Stoke failed to stop the rot, as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Leeds United at the bet365 Stadium on Boxing Day. The Potters have gone nine matches without a win, losing five since a 2-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers in November.
This dire run of results has seen Stoke City plummet to 19th in the standings with 22 points from 23 games, just three points above the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Sunderland were left spitting feathers on Boxing Day, as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Blackburn after conceding a 90th-minute equaliser at Ewood Park.
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However, with that result, the Black Cats are unbeaten in five games, claiming three wins since a 1-0 loss against Sheffield United in November.
With 44 points from 23 matches, Sunderland are fourth in the Championship, just four points adrift of leaders Leeds United.
Stoke City vs Sunderland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 151st meeting between Stoke and Sunderland, with the Potters claiming 49 victories and losing 68 times.
- Stoke have three wins in their last seven home games against the Black Cats, losing once, since October 2012.
- Sunderland have lost one of their last eight away matches, picking up three wins.
Stoke City vs Sunderland Prediction
Meetings between Stoke and Sunderland have often served up fireworks, so anticipate another action-packed contest at the bet365 Stadium with plenty of goalmouth action. The Black Cats, though, head into the game as the more in-form side and should close out the year on a high.
Prediction: Stoke 1-3 Sunderland
Stoke City vs Sunderland Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sunderland to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of their last six meetings.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of their last six clashes.)
