Sunderland vs Norwich prediction & betting tips – 21/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Sunderland and Norwich is set for December 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England. L. Doughty has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Sunderland is 48%. The probability of a draw between Sunderland and Norwich is 27%. The probability of winning for Norwich is 25%.
• Our calculations suggest a 70% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 30% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 52% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 48%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on March 2, 2024, where Sunderland won against Norwich with a score of 0-1
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Sunderland has emerged victorious 2 time(s), Norwich has claimed 2 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Sunderland has averaged 1 goals per game, while Norwich has netted an average of 0.8 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Sunderland occupies the 4th spot, while Norwich sits in 12th place.
• Sunderland's performance in the Championship this season shows 11 victories, 3 defeats, and 7 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per match.
• Norwich has recorded 6 wins, 7 losses, and 8 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.7 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.5 goals.
• Examining Sunderland's last five outings, they have won 2 times, lost 1 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.2 goals per match and conceded 1 goals.
• Norwich's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 2 times, lost 2 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 2.2 goals per match and conceded 1.6 goals.
• Borja Sainz stands out as Norwich's most prolific scorer, having notched up 15 goals in the current campaign.
• Sunderland will be without the services of: A. Abdullahi (Groin Injury), A. Browne (Broken Leg), N. Huggins (Knee Injury), R. Mundle (Hamstring Injury), I. Poveda (Muscle Injury), J. Seelt (Knee Injury)
• Norwich faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: G. Forsyth (Knee Injury), L. Gibbs (Hamstring Injury), K. McLean (Suspended), J. Sargent (Groin Injury)