Sunderland vs Fulham Preview: Predictions, Team News, Betting Tips, Odds
The upcoming clash between Sunderland and Fulham is generating excitement as both teams meet in the Premier League. This mid-table showdown will occur on Sunday, February 22, 2023, at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, with kick-off scheduled for 2:00 PM GMT. Fans can catch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Sunderland vs Fulham Preview
Sunderland will look to bounce back from their recent home defeat when they host Fulham. The Black Cats had a strong return to the Premier League and are expected to take advantage of Fulham’s lackluster away performance.
Current Form
- Sunderland suffered their first home defeat in the latest league match against Liverpool.
- Despite this, they have held strong teams like Manchester City and Arsenal to draws at home.
- Fulham is currently winless in their last four away matches, winning only three out of 13 away games this season.
With only 13 goals scored away from home, Fulham’s attack has been underwhelming. They have managed just five wins on the road this season across all competitions, often by narrow margins.
Key Players
Sunderland’s captain, Granit Xhaka, is anticipated to return to the squad, potentially motivating his teammates. Conversely, Fulham will likely miss key players Samuel Chukwueze, Saka Lukic, and Tom Cairney.
Betting Insights
Here are some betting tips and predictions for the match:
- Best bet: Sunderland to win (2pts at 17-10 with Hills).
- Harry Wilson to have 1+ shot on target—he has the most efforts on goal this season for Fulham.
- Raul Jimenez is expected to commit 1+ fouls, having accumulated 42 fouls this term.
Statistical Overview
| Statistic | Sunderland | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Away Wins this Season | 1 | 3 |
| Home Defeats this Season | 1 | N/A |
| Goals Conceded at Home | 10 | N/A |
Latest Odds
Current betting odds are as follows:
- Sunderland: 13-8
- Fulham: 17-10
- Draw: 21-10
Expected Line-ups
Here are the predicted line-ups for both teams:
Sunderland Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Roefs
- Defenders: Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Cirkin
- Midfielders: Diarra, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Talbi
- Forward: Brobbey
Fulham Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Leno
- Defenders: Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Sessegnon
- Midfielders: Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin
- Forward: Jimenez
This encounter promises excitement as Sunderland strives to maintain a solid home record against a Fulham side seeking to improve their away form. Check out Filmogaz.com for more insights and updates ahead of the match.