Luton Town 1-2 Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Luton Town

Luton Town's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the Hatters showing flashes of brilliance amidst some inconsistent performances. Despite sitting 17th in the Championship table, they have managed to secure three wins in their last six matches, including a convincing 3-0 victory over local rivals Watford in their most recent outing. This derby win not only boosted their goal difference but also marked their second clean sheet in the sequence. Notably, Luton have been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their attack has been relatively potent, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while their defence has shown some vulnerability, conceding at a rate of 1.33 goals per match. The team's ability to bounce back from defeats is evident, as they've not suffered more than two consecutive losses in this period, suggesting resilience in the face of setbacks.

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown impressive form recently, sitting atop the Championship table with 22 points from 10 games. The Black Cats have been inconsistent in their last six matches, alternating between wins and losses before securing a draw against Leeds United and a victory over Hull City. Their defence has been solid, keeping three clean sheets in this period, whilst their attack has been potent, averaging 1.5 goals per game. The 3-2 defeat to Plymouth Argyle stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. Interestingly, Sunderland's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring encounters, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in half of their fixtures.

Recent home/away form

Luton Town

Luton Town's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with a notable improvement in their last three matches. After a concerning run of three consecutive home defeats, including a high-scoring 4-1 loss to Burnley, the Hatters have shown resilience by going unbeaten in their subsequent three home games. Their most recent outing at Kenilworth Road was particularly impressive, as they secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Watford in the Championship. Interestingly, all of Luton's home matches in this period have been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals in every game and both teams scoring in 83% of the fixtures. Despite their 17th position in the league, Luton have managed to maintain a respectable goal-scoring record at home, averaging 1.67 goals per game, though their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding an average of 2 goals per match.

Sunderland

Sunderland's away form has been a mixed bag recently, with three wins and three losses in their last six outings. The Black Cats have shown resilience on the road, securing victories against Hull City, Portsmouth, and Cardiff City, whilst suffering defeats to Watford, Plymouth Argyle, and Preston. Their goal-scoring prowess is evident, netting 1.5 goals per game on average, but they've also been vulnerable defensively, conceding 1.33 goals per match. The clash against Plymouth Argyle was particularly high-scoring, ending in a 3-2 defeat for Sunderland. Despite their inconsistent away form, the team's overall performance has been strong, as they currently sit atop the Championship table with 22 points from 10 games, demonstrating their ability to balance out their away results with strong home performances.