Derby County - Sunderland predictions

Beating Sunderland will not be easy, but we believe Derby County are more than capable of doing so. The matchup is somewhat balanced, after all, so all three possible outcomes are still on the table.

With a price of 2.20 on them winning, Sunderland should definitely feel more confident going into this match. Of course, the difference is not insurmountable, so we’d say a draw is quite likely as well.

It’s safe to say The Rams supporters are not too happy with last week’s performance, especially because most betting odds and tips were relatively optimistic about the team’s chances. Instead of at least a close battle, though, their opponents Watford strolled their way into a convincing HT/FT victory.

Looking at the away team’s previous matchup, records show a draw on both halftime and the final whistle. Considering most bookies heavily favoured their opponents Burnley and the home-field advantage they had, Sunderland can be content with such an outcome.

The biggest issue the hosts have is a lacklustre backline. They’re currently on a bit of a trend of conceding a lot of goals – over 5 across their 3 previous matches, to be exact.

The previous two Championship clashes Sunderland played ended with either one goal on the board or none at all. That doesn’t make for exciting viewing, but it can signal a decent Under 5 Goals opportunity.

The away team are seen as favourites despite their role as the visitors, and that makes a lot of sense considering the previous clash with Derby they had. Sunderland pulled far ahead of their opponents and secured a decisive victory.

Betting on a Draw is likely to be your best option, though it’s a relatively risky wager. It offers decent value with the 3.35 odds, though, which can be found at top online bookmakers such as Pncl.