Sunderland vs Leicester Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Sunderland vs Leicester Intro
There’s a lot to play for at Stadium of Light when Sunderland host Leicester. Leicester are riding high in the Championship, though Sunderland will try to catch them. Three points here could help them climb closer towards the top of the league. The two meet on Tuesday March 5, 2024 at 7:45 PM. Under the strict leadership of Enzo Maresca, the visitors sit on the very top of the Championship table, having collected 78 points in 35 matches, while Mike Dodds and his team are at 47 points so far and sit in the 10th position. Sunderland and Leicester are currently seperated by 31 points on the Championship table and 9 table places.
Sunderland vs Leicester Form
Following their loss to Norwich, Sunderland have seen a run of form L,L,L,L,W earning just the 3 points from their last five matches. Meanwhile, Leicester lost to Queens Park Rangers and have only managed to collect 6 points in the last five games. As for the home vs away form, if Sunderland can keep theirs up, all will be fine. They have nine points in five games recently. Leicester have won nine points during the last 5 games away from home.
Sunderland vs Leicester H2H
Although Leicester is playing away from home today, it has a much better track record in this fixture. It has won 8 of the 17 meetings, with Sunderland only managing to take the spoils on 5 occasions. Leicester has the advantage of 3 victories in the six most recent meetings with Sunderland.
Sunderland vs Leicester Analysis
Sunderland lost its previous game. Mike Dodds’s men were facing Norwich in that game. At the end of the game, the final result was 0-1. On Tuesday March 5, 2024, they will face Leicester. Against Norwich, Sunderland claimed 49% of ball possession. In terms of shots on goal, Sunderland struck a total of 12 shots in attack while in defence conceding 11 shots. Meanwhile, Leicester took zero points in losing their last match. In that match, Enzo Maresca’s men faced Queens Park Rangers. After 90 minutes, the score was 1-2. In their match against Queens Park Rangers, Leicester claimed 74% of the ball. If we look at shots on goal, Leicester had a total of 11 shots while they conceded 3 shots.
Sunderland vs Leicester Odds
As far as the betting odds go, the bookmakers’ favourite is Leicester.
