Leeds United - Sunderland predictions

Most fans are expecting nothing short of a decisive victory for Leeds United. Though an upset is not impossible, it’s extremely unlikely that this match will end in anything that’s not a home win.

From the present standpoint, the situation is clear as day. Considering the strength of Leeds and the 9.00 odds given to Sunderland to win, it is easy to conclude that a victory for the visiting team would be a surprising upset.

Leeds missed out on locking down 3 points in their previous Championship matchup, which they played as visitors. Predictions for the game were fairly hopeful, but they found themselves trailing behind their opponents Coventry City at halftime. They never managed to recover, either.

Sunderland’s latest Championship match ended in disappointment. A draw against Bristol City doesn’t sound too bad on paper, but we have to remember that top online bookies considered them favourites at odds of 2.40. Besides, it was a home game for them.

Leeds have a reputation for consistently scoring high, especially in the past few matches. Records show more than 5 goals scored in total over their previous 3 outings, which is a fairly strong result.

Though the odds are clearly in the hosts’ favour, the head-to-head history for this Championship clash tells a different story. The Whites lost the last time these two teams met on the pitch, so an upset is definitely possible.

Tuesday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

Though some punters may prefer more exciting options, the Under 3.5 Goals market is a solid opportunity for this fixture. It offers a surprisingly solid balance between risk and betting value – though the returns on their own aren’t much to look at.