Sunderland hopes to jumpstart their current woes in league one after three straight losses when they take on Bradford City. The match is scheduled for Tuesday at the Stadium of Light, with a kickoff at 10 pm.
Sunderland already won the first two places, so there is no longer any chance of the team to eliminate the danger of relegation. However, for Bradford, this game has no value because it is already eliminated.
Despite such a bright start to the season, the Black Cats face the prospect of dropping out of the Championship play-off places on Saturday as one point from their last three games leaves them on the brink of crumbling.
Sunderland was eliminated in the FA Cup in a replay at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night by a goal from Rhys Oates.
Bradford have a great record against Sunderland, winning the last five meetings between them, but only one of those was at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six league visits to Valley Parade.
All eyes will be on the unfamiliar surroundings of home to Bradford in a few weeks time when United host league leaders Liverpool in a Carabao Cup quarterfinal after the young Bantams bowed out of the EFL Trophy at the hands of Man United at Bramall Lane courtesy of Bramall’s own Anthony Elanga.
Sunderland vs. Bradford City Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with Sunderland taking three wins while Bradford with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Sunderland 0-1 Mansfield
- Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 Sunderland
- Rotherham United 5-1 Sunderland
- QPR 0-0 Sunderland
- Sunderland 0-1 Charlton Athletic
Away
- Bradford City 1-1 Exeter City
- Bradford City 1-1 Forest Green Rovers
- Swindon Town 1-3 Bradford City
- Bradford City 1-3 Hartlepool United
- Newport County 0-0 Bradford City
Sunderland Team News
Sunderland will be without three promising English-born talents, as defender Bailey Wright, midfielder Tom Flanagan and striker Corry Evans are all unavailable for selection.
Bradford City Team News
Northern Ireland B internationals David Crawford (Burton Albion) and Elliot Osborne (Crawley) are also unavailable. The manager’s squad has mostly under-21 players but with the depth of new talent.
Prediction and Odds
This week, we expect a low encounter with both sides short on attacking talent due to the international break.
- Sunderland Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- No Score: Away