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ChampionshipSaturday, 23 September 2017 · Full-time1-2✕
SUN

Sunderland

VS
CAR

Cardiff City

Sunderland vs Cardiff City Prediction

Under2.5 goals
68% confidence

Why we picked this for Sunderland vs Cardiff City

Under 2.5 goals is our call for Sunderland against Cardiff City (Championship), rated at 68% confidence. Matches involving Sunderland produced 2.2 goals per game over their last 5, and 2 of those went over 2.5. For Cardiff City it is 2.6 goals per game, with 3 of 5 over 2.5. Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 5 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Under 2.5.

The two sides haven't met recently, so head-to-head history plays no part in this call. At 68%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 1-2. The pick lost.

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2.2
avg goals, Sunderland last 5
2.6
avg goals, Cardiff City last 5
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no previous meetings
5 / 10
combined form matches over

Last 5 matches, each side

Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.

Sunderland
Hull City 1-1 Sunderland
Sep 16, 2017
Under 2.5✓
Sunderland 0-1 Nottm Forest
Sep 12, 2017
Under 2.5✓
Sunderland 1-2 Sheffield United
Sep 09, 2017
Over 2.5✕
Barnsley 3-0 Sunderland
Aug 26, 2017
Over 2.5✕
Sunderland 0-2 Leeds United
Aug 19, 2017
Under 2.5✓
Cardiff City
Cardiff City 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday
Sep 16, 2017
Under 2.5✓
Preston North End 3-0 Cardiff City
Sep 12, 2017
Over 2.5✕
Fulham 1-1 Cardiff City
Sep 09, 2017
Under 2.5✓
Cardiff City 2-1 Queens Park Rangers
Aug 26, 2017
Over 2.5✕
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Cardiff City
Aug 19, 2017
Over 2.5✕