Sunderland - Southampton betting tips and odds

Sunderland have their work cut out for them if they want to beat Southampton. They are widely considered to be the weaker team – though the difference is not huge, to be fair. Overall, it’s shaping up to be an exciting showdown.

Despite playing away, Southampton are more likely to win this showdown than the hosts. It’s not a done deal, of course. Considering the betting odds for an away win are set at 2.27, we’re in for a close game.

It’s fair to say Sunderland demonstrated their character in the last Championship clash. They held it level at the break and after the full 90 minutes against a tough rival and managed to record an important draw (Coventry City).

The Saints had little to prove the last time they played at home against Queens Park Rangers, and they secured a 2:1 victory through a one-goal lead in the second half. Still, more was expected from them in such a favourable matchup, and their opponents in round 5 might be a harder nut to crack.

Maintaining their defences has been a bit of a struggle for The Saints lately. They ended up conceding 5 goals over the 3 most recent matches alone, leaving many fans disappointed.

We’re in for an exciting showdown – due to a complete lack of suspensions or injuries, both teams have their full lineups at their disposal. Because they are more likely to win, though, this should work out in the visitors’ advantage.

If you want to get some value out of this match, you’ll need to be willing to take a risk. The best betting offers are found in the HT/FT market, specifically for a Draw/Away bet.