Plymouth vs Sunderland prediction, odds & betting tips 14/09/2024

Coming up this Saturday we have a case of David vs Goliath in the EFL Championship. Leaders Sunderland will travel to Plymouth in search of another three points, but can they do it? Find out below!

Plymouth vs Sunderland prediction: Sunderland looking strong to maintain 100% win record

Key stats

• Plymouth have not won a Championship game this season, with 2 draws and 2 losses
• Sunderland are unbeaten in the Championship with 4 wins from 4 matches
• Plymouth have scored only 2 goals in their 4 Championship matches so far
• Sunderland have kept 3 clean sheets in their 4 league games

Correct score prediction: Plymouth 0-3 Sunderland

With Sunderland scoring 10 goals in 4 Championship games, it’s almost a given they will net a couple of goals in this one. Of course, this displays an average of 2.5 goals per game. Yet, against this level of opposition, we feel they will put three past Plymouth on Saturday.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Sunderland overwhelming favourites

• HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
• DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
• AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.50%

As per the latest odds, Sunderland has a 54.50% probability of coming away with all three points against Plymouth. This is something we certainly agree with, as it will take something special for Plymouth to achieve a different outcome.

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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Most recent H2Hs: Sunderland displaying dominance over Plymouth

Sunderland has beaten Plymouth in three of their last five meetings in all competitions. Each victory came with at least 2 goals put past Plymouth, too, which gives more weight to our Plymouth vs Sunderland prediction. However, Plymouth will have fond memories of their last home game against Sunderland, as they earned a 2-0 win in 2023.

England Championship 10/02/24

Sunderland

3

Plymouth

1

England Championship 25/11/23

Plymouth

2

Sunderland

0

England League 1 18/04/22

Plymouth

0

Sunderland

0

England League 1 11/12/21

Sunderland

2

Plymouth

1

England League 1 01/05/21

Plymouth

1

Sunderland

3

Plymouth preview: winless in the 24/25 season

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that Plymouth has been shaky this season. With just two points from their opening four games, it’s starting to get a little concerning for all Pilgrim fans. The fact that they lost their last home game 1-0 to Stoke won’t provide any salvation either.

Predicted Lineup: Hazard (GK), Edwards, Gibson, Pleguezuelo, Mumba, Randell, Szűcs, Whittaker, Houghton, Cissoko, Hardie

England Championship 03/05/25

L

Leeds

2

Plymouth

1

England Championship 26/04/25

W

Preston

1

Plymouth

2

England Championship 21/04/25

W

Coventry

1

Plymouth

3

England Championship 18/04/25

L

Middlesbrough

2

Plymouth

1

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Sheff Utd

1

Plymouth

2

Sunderland preview: tearing it up with four successive wins

At the top of the EFL Championship, Sunderland stands loud and proud. Despite a surprise loss to Preston in the EFL Cup, Sunderland have been flawless. In fact, with a goal difference of +9 after four games, we’d say they are quickly becoming the team to beat this season!

Predicted Lineup: Patterson (GK), Hume, O'Nien, Ballard, Cirkin, Browne, Rigg, Roberts, Bellingham, Mundle, Mayenda

England Championship 13/05/25

L

Coventry

1

Sunderland

0

England Championship 09/05/25

W

Coventry

1

Sunderland

2

England Championship 03/05/25

L

QPR

1

Sunderland

0

England Championship 26/04/25

L

Oxford Utd

2

Sunderland

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Blackburn

1

Sunderland

0

Player to watch – Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

With 2 goals and 2 assists already this season, Mayenda is the guy who Plymouth will be having nightmares about ahead of this clash.

He is averaging over 0.50 goals per game, and he is capable of producing a bit of magic in the back third. Should he perform as he has in Sunderland’s opening four games, he could certainly grab a goal or two!