Sunderland vs Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown impressive form in recent weeks, sitting comfortably in 4th position in the Championship. The Black Cats have lost only once in their last six matches, winning three and drawing two. Their attacking prowess is evident, with 10 goals scored in this period, averaging 1.67 goals per game. Notably, Sunderland have been involved in high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's resilience is apparent in their ability to bounce back from setbacks, as demonstrated by their 2-1 victory over Sheffield United following a defeat to Stoke City. However, Sunderland's defence may be a concern, as they've conceded in eight consecutive matches and have yet to keep a clean sheet in their recent run. The thrilling 3-2 away win against Swansea stands out as a particularly exciting fixture, showcasing Sunderland's attacking flair and determination to secure crucial points on the road.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mixed bag of results in their last six matches. The Pompey have struggled to find consistency, alternating between impressive victories and heavy defeats. Notably, they've been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with four out of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most recent outing was a resounding 4-0 victory over Swansea, which came on the heels of two consecutive losses. Portsmouth have shown a tendency for extremes, either winning big or losing heavily, as evidenced by their 4-1 win against Coventry City and 4-0 losses to both Derby County and Bristol City. Despite their current 21st position in the Championship, Portsmouth have managed to maintain a respectable goal-scoring record, averaging 1.5 goals per game, though their defence has been leaky, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match.

Recent home/away form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown impressive form at home recently, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have secured three wins and three draws, demonstrating their resilience on home turf. Their defensive record has been solid, conceding only six goals in these six games, with one clean sheet against West Brom. Notably, Sunderland have been consistent in their scoring, finding the net in five out of six matches, with a particularly entertaining 2-2 draw against Coventry City. The team's current run of three games without defeat at home, including back-to-back wins against Norwich and Sheffield United, has helped them climb to 4th position in the Championship. With 67% of their recent home games seeing over 2.5 goals, Sunderland fans have been treated to some exciting football, contributing to their average of 2.5 total goals per game.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent away form has been particularly concerning, with the club currently on a three-match losing streak on the road. Their last six away games have yielded no victories, with two draws and four losses, highlighting their struggles away from home. The Pompey defence has been notably porous, conceding an alarming 13 goals in these six matches, averaging over two goals conceded per game. Their 4-0 defeat to Derby County stands out as a particularly heavy loss, contributing to their poor goal difference of -9 over this period. Portsmouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these away fixtures, whilst only managing to score four goals themselves, averaging less than one goal per game. With 67% of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals, Portsmouth's away days have been high-scoring affairs, unfortunately often to their detriment as they currently languish in 21st position in the Championship.