Sunderland vs Coventry Prediction 1
The interesting part is left for the rematch on Monday. - (Photo by IMAGO)
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Draw or Coventry

The 1-2 Sunderland win in the play-off match a few days ago was Sunderland's only win in the last 10 head-to-heads.

The can’t-miss Sunderland vs Coventry head-to-head will be played on the 13th of May at the beautiful Stadium of Light. The first leg was a real thriller between two equals. Will the rematch be any different? Stay tuned for the answer in our professional Sunderland vs Coventry betting tips below.

Sunderland vs Coventry prediction: Sky Blues will get revenge

Key Stats

  • The last 10 matches between the two clubs resulted in five Coventry wins, four draws, and only one Sunderland success.
  • Four consecutive Sunderland vs Coventry head-to-heads resulted in over 2.5 goals.
  • Coventry have the 3rd-best attacking record in the league, with 64 goals scored since the start of the season.

Correct score prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Coventry

As we mentioned at the beginning of our Sunderland vs Coventry prediction, the Sky Blue’s 2-1 loss against Sunderland a few days ago was one of the very few in recent years. We believe coach Frank Lampard’s players have what it takes to get back from the knock and achieve a hard-earned 2-1 win at the Stadium of Light.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Black Cats can do it, bookies claim

  • HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 45.5%
  • DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 25.0%
  • AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 29.5%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The odds in our professional Sunderland vs Coventry prediction indicate that the Black Cats are the expected winners this week, with odds priced at 23/20 (2.15). Coach Regis Le Bris’ players have a 45.5% win probability before the start of the game, but we believe in Lampard’s troops.

Over 2.5 goals at the Stadium of Light seems like a plausible outcome too, as the odds are valued at 41/50 (1.82), which amounts to a 54.9% likelihood.

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Most recent H2Hs: Black Cats drew first blood

England Championship 09/05/25

Coventry

Coventry

1
Sunderland

Sunderland

2

England Championship 15/03/25

Coventry

Coventry

3
Sunderland

Sunderland

0

England Championship 09/11/24

Sunderland

Sunderland

2
Coventry

Coventry

2

England Championship 23/12/23

Sunderland

Sunderland

0
Coventry

Coventry

3

England Championship 26/08/23

Coventry

Coventry

0
Sunderland

Sunderland

0

Coventry’s players enjoyed a massive 75.0% ball possession in the first leg, but coach Lampard’s players were unable to make their chances count, as they got beaten 1-2 at home.

Sunderland team news and form: Can the Lads hold on?

Daniel Ballard, Aji Alese, and Niall Huggins are the only three Black Cats who will miss the clash versus Coventry on Monday. However, their 49-year-old manager has a lot of quality performers to pick from in order to put pressure on our top Sunderland vs Coventry predictions.

Predicted lineup: Patterson (GK), O’Nien, Cirkin, Ballard, Hume, Roberts, Neil, Bellingham, le Fee, Isidor & Mayenda

England Championship 09/05/25

W

Coventry

Coventry

1

Sunderland

Sunderland

2

England Championship 03/05/25

L

QPR

QPR

1

Sunderland

Sunderland

0

England Championship 26/04/25

L

Oxford Utd

Oxford Utd

2

Sunderland

Sunderland

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

Sunderland

Sunderland

0

England Championship 18/04/25

L

Bristol City

Bristol City

2

Sunderland

Sunderland

1

Coventry team news and form: Good news for Lampard

The Chelsea legend will be able to count on his best 11 men for the job at the Stadium of Light. After a long spell out with a nasty knee injury, Wilson put on a show in the first leg, according to his manager. Surely, he will be a starter for his coach on Monday as well.

Predicted lineup: Wilson (GK), van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva, Sheaf, Grimes, Sakamoto, Rudoni, Wright & Thomas-Asante

England Championship 09/05/25

L

Sunderland

Sunderland

2

Coventry

Coventry

1

England Championship 03/05/25

W

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

Coventry

Coventry

2

England Championship 26/04/25

L

Luton

Luton

1

Coventry

Coventry

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Plymouth

Plymouth

3

Coventry

Coventry

1

England Championship 18/04/25

W

West Brom

West Brom

0

Coventry

Coventry

2

Player to watch: Jobe Bellingham

Jude Bellingham’s brother is performing his heart out for the Black Cats this season. Priced at a whopping €22m, the up-and-coming midfielder is a regular starter for his manager this season. His chances of making an appearance at the Stadium of Light are very good.

Sunderland vs Coventry Prediction 2
Transfer rumours have it that Bellingham might be leaving soon enough. – (Photo by IMAGO)

Bellingham can do it all

So far, the 19-year-old player has scored four goals whilst supplying teammates with three valuable assists. His undeniable skills are the key reason our Sunderland vs Coventry prediction may be in jeopardy.


Zack has been writing for Football Whispers for more than 5 years now. He specialises in North American, Australian and English football, follows it closely and is passionate about betting on the MLS, Liga MX and the A-League. His experience playing and coaching the game in addition to his writing acumen fits the purpose of Football Whispers perfectly. Namely, explore the game, do proper research and provide useful insight plus well-thought out betting forecasts.