Sunderland vs Swansea prediction, odds & betting tips – 24/02/2024

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Sunderland - Swansea

England Championship - Stadium of Light

Sunderland play their first match following the sacking of Michael Beale when they take on Swansea in the Championship at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Read our Championship predictions for the clash below.

Sunderland vs Swansea predictions: Hosts to respond to managerial shake-up?

Sunderland were beaten in each of their last two Championship fixtures, though the sacking of Michael Beale in midweek should have an effect on performance levels and the Black Cats could beat struggling Swansea.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Sunderland priced as favourites

• HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 47.9%
• DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
• AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Sunderland have won only once in four attempts in the Championship, though they could still be in the playoff reckoning if they get their act together. Swansea meanwhile, have lost six of their last seven tests in league and cup.

Last five H2Hs: Swansea have a strong record

England Championship 04/11/23

Swansea

0

Sunderland

0

England Championship 14/01/23

Sunderland

1

Swansea

3

England Championship 08/10/22

Swansea

2

Sunderland

1

England Premier League 13/05/17

Sunderland

0

Swansea

2

England Premier League 10/12/16

Swansea

3

Sunderland

0

Sunderland haven’t beaten Swansea in any encounter since 2016, though they did pick up a point against the Swans in the reverse meeting between the clubs in November.

Team news and form guide

Sunderland: New era starts for Black Cats

Sunderland will be without the services of Aji Alese, Bradley Dack, Niall Huggins, Dennis Cirkin and Corry Evans for their clash with Swansea.

Predicted lineup: Patterson – Hume, O'Nien, Ballard, Hjelde – Neil, Mundle, Ekwah, Bellingham, Clarke – Burstow

England Championship 31/08/24

W

Portsmouth

1

Sunderland

3

England Championship 24/08/24

W

Burnley

0

Sunderland

1

England Championship 18/08/24

W

Sheff Wed

0

Sunderland

4

England EFL Cup 13/08/24

L

Preston

2

Sunderland

0

England Championship 10/08/24

W

Cardiff

0

Sunderland

2

Swansea: Visitors are missing several players

Harrison Ashby, Jamal Lowe, Liam Walsh, Josh Key, Josh Ginnelly and Azeem Abulai are all out of action for Swansea and will miss Saturday's game.

Predicted lineup: Rushworth – Naughton, Cabango, Wood-Gordon, Tymon – Allen, McGrimes, Ronald, Cooper, Paterson – Yates

England Championship 31/08/24

L

West Brom

1

Swansea

0

England EFL Cup 28/08/24

L

Wycombe

1

Swansea

0

England Championship 25/08/24

D

Cardiff

1

Swansea

1

England Championship 17/08/24

W

Preston

0

Swansea

3

England EFL Cup 13/08/24

W

Gillingham

1

Swansea

3

Our free expert picks: Sunderland to start new era with 1-0 win

If our selection of Sunderland vs Swansea predictions aren’t to your liking, head to our latest betting tips page for more free picks.

Sunderland have been named as the expected winners ahead of the weekend and the Black Cats could also be worth backing in the half time result market at 13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.5% chance of coming in.

Hot tip – Sunderland to Win

• Swansea were beaten in six of their last seven matches in all competitions.
• Sunderland won each of their last two league fixtures on home soil.

Other tips

Sunderland 1-0 Swansea

• Sunderland scored one goal in two of their last four Championship assignments.
• Swansea failed to score in two of their last four tussles in the league.

Under 2.5 Goals

• Sunderland and Swansea drew 0-0 when they last faced off in November.
• Swansea notched just twice in their last four Championship fixtures combined.

Player to watch – Jobe Bellingham

Jobe Bellingham has been tipped for a career at the top and while he might not have the same world-class potential as his brother Jude, the 18-year-old has the ability to turn games in Sunderland’s favour on his own.

Bellingham to make his mark?

Bellingham has scored five times for Sunderland in the Championship this term and several of those strikes were key game-changing moments for the Black Cats. The talented teenager could be just as influential again on Saturday.