Southampton vs Sunderland Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Southampton vs Sunderland Intro
Southampton are in a great position at the top of the table and will be looking to consolidate their standing with three points. Sunderland have also enjoyed a good campaign, and a win here could be vital as we head to the final stages of this Championship season. The teams are due to meet at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday March 9, 2024, kick off set for 3:00 PM. In preparation for matchweek 37, Russell Martin’s Southampton have earned 70 points and sit in the 4th place in the Championship table. Mike Dodds and his Sunderland sit in the 11th position, having taken 47 points so far. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a difference in fortunes between Southampton and Sunderland in the Championship table. The sides are separated by 23 points and 7 places.
Southampton vs Sunderland Form
Southampton beat Birmingham but have only managed to collect 6 points in the last five games. That being said, Sunderland remain on zero points after losing to Leicester. Southampton have seen great results at home in recent matches, winning three games and 9 points in their last five matches at their St. Mary’s Stadium. The guest have had 1 points from five most recent away games.
Southampton vs Sunderland H2H
Looking at the 23 total matches played between the two teams, Sunderland have a much better H2H record. Southampton has only won 7 times compared to Sunderland’s 8 victories. Southampton has pulled away from Sunderland in this fixture in recent seasons. It now has a 2-game winning margin in the last six attempts.
Southampton vs Sunderland Analysis
Southampton won their last game. Russell Martin’s men were facing Birmingham. The game ended with a score of 4-3. Now Russell Martin’s men are fully focusing on facing Sunderland. Against Birmingham, Southampton claimed 78% of the ball. In terms of shots on goal, Southampton struck a total of 16 shots in attack while in defence conceding 8 shots to Birmingham. Meanwhile, Sunderland lost its previous game. Mike Dodds’s team played Leicester. The fulltime scoreline for that match was 0-1. Against Leicester, Sunderland had a ball possession of 49%. Looking at shots on goal, Sunderland has those following stats: 10 shots in attack and 9 shots conceded.
Southampton vs Sunderland Odds
According to the oddsmakers, the favourite for this match between Southampton and Sunderland is Southampton.
