Sunderland make the long trip to Wales this weekend to face Swansea, with hopes of getting their title challenge back on track. Read on for our Swansea vs Sunderland predictions and more.
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Swansea vs Sunderland prediction: Are the Black Cats losing their grip?
Key facts:
- Swansea have scored 10 in their last five games, while Sunderland have just four.
- Swansea have not lost to Sunderland in six meetings.
- Sunderland are ranked third on away points, while Swansea are 16th for home points.
Correct score prediction: Swansea 2-1 Sunderland
After an electric start to the season, Sunderland have come back down to earth with a bump. The Black Cats have just one win since the start of November.
Swansea have an excellent record against Sunderland, and are the form side coming into this one.
Pre-game odds and win probability: All Ajax
HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers' expected winner in this game is, by just 1.1%, Swansea. Their odds of 13/8 imply an 38.1% likelihood of victory, implying a tight game is in store.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Recent H2Hs: Swansea in control
Swansea have had the upper hand in this fixture for some time, including when the pair were both Premier League outfits.
In fact, the Black Cats have beaten the Swans only once since 2012/13.
England Championship 24/02/24
Sunderland
Swansea
England Championship 04/11/23
Swansea
Sunderland
England Championship 14/01/23
Sunderland
Swansea
England Championship 08/10/22
Swansea
Sunderland
England Premier League 13/05/17
Sunderland
Swansea
Swansea preview: Gaining momentum
After struggling for goals early in the season, and relying on goalkeeper Lawrence Vigoroux's heroics in goal for clean sheets, Swansea have hit form of late.
The Swans have scored 10 in their last five games, and have picked up four of their seven wins since the start of November.
Swansea survived a late onslaught at Plymouth midweek to take all three points back to Wales.
Predicted lineup: Vigoroux (GK), Key, Darling, Cabango, Tymon, Fulton, Grimes, Peart-Harris, Cullen, Eom, Bianchini
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Oxford Utd
3
Swansea
3
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Millwall
1
Swansea
0
England Championship 21/04/25
W
QPR
1
Swansea
2
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Hull
0
Swansea
1
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Sunderland
0
Swansea
1
Sunderland preview: Losing ground
Sunderland were sat pretty atop the Championship table early in the season, with eight wins from their opening 11 games.
However, the Black Cats have dropped off the pace since, and are now four points adrift from top spot, with Blackburn now breathing down their necks.
In fairness to Sunderland, they have endured a cruel injury crisis, and nine first team players will miss this fixture.
Predicted lineup: Patterson (GK), Hume, Ballard, Mepham, Alese, Neil, Bellingham, Mayenda, Rigg, Watson, Isidor
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
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Bristol City
2
Sunderland
1
Player to watch: Liam Cullen
Swansea's Liam Cullen has played most of his career as a number nine, but the Welsh international has found form in recent weeks in a more withdrawn role.
Cullen has scored three and assisted one in his last five playing as a number ten, behind Florian Bianchini or Zan Vipotnik.