Sunderland - Leicester City predictions

Most online bookmakers don’t put see Sunderland winning as a likely outcome, and we tend to agree. In fact, they are the clear underdogs compared to Leicester City, which is made quite clear with the 4.51 odds offered for a home win result.

Having a 1.80 selection on your slip can be a big boost to your potential winnings and with The Foxes largely expected to beat Sunderland, you’d be wise to use it.

The hosts have a chance to make amends for the Norwich City defeat from the previous round. It was another home game for Sunderland but it did not go the way fans had hoped for. Their team conceded early in the first half and did not get a chance to get back in the game which ended up with a single-goal deficit.

With an unexpected defeat at home behind them, The Foxes gave a lot to prove in this match. They were considered the clear favourites in that bout against Queens Park Rangers, and the disappointment was only made greater by the fact that they were already behind at the 45-minute mark.

Sunderland leave quite the impression whenever we see them play in front of their fans at Stadium of Light. They scored more than 5 goals in total the last 3 times they did so, which is a solidly impressive record.

Results and standings notwithstanding, The Foxes have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Championship. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

Sunderland already played against The Foxes in an earlier round of this Championship season. Leicester ended that match with a solid home win, though it wasn’t exactly a decisive victory. They’ll be trying to repeat that success, though it’s worth keeping in mind that they’re the away team this round.

With no injuries reported on either side of the pitch, both coaches have their full rosters at their disposal. As such, the odds remain firmly in the visitors’ favour.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.75, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.