Coventry City vs Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Coventry City

Coventry City have been in impressive form recently, winning five consecutive matches before their latest defeat to Derby County. This remarkable run saw them climb to 6th position in the Championship, firmly in the play-off spots. The Sky Blues have been particularly potent in attack, scoring 11 goals in their last six games, with an average of 1.83 goals per match. Their 3-2 victory over Stoke City stands out as a high-scoring encounter, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, Coventry's defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding in five consecutive matches and keeping only one clean sheet in this period. Despite this, their goal difference remains positive, and they've managed to outscore opponents in most games. The team's ability to consistently find the back of the net is evident, with 67% of their recent matches seeing both teams score and 67% featuring over 2.5 goals.

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, currently sitting in a respectable 4th position in the Championship with 69 points from 37 games. The Black Cats have managed three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches, demonstrating their ability to bounce back from setbacks. Their goal-scoring record has been steady, netting 8 goals in these games for an average of 1.33 per match, whilst conceding 6 goals. Notably, Sunderland have struggled to keep clean sheets, with their last one coming five games ago against Luton Town. The team's matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of Sunderland's last six matches, suggesting their games are often competitive and entertaining for neutrals.

Recent home/away form

Coventry City

Coventry City have shown impressive home form recently, winning their last three Championship matches at the Coventry Building Society Arena. This run of victories has contributed significantly to their current 6th position in the league. Despite a couple of setbacks, including a heavy 4-1 defeat to Ipswich Town in the FA Cup, the Sky Blues have bounced back strongly in the league. Their home matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in two-thirds of the fixtures. The standout result was the thrilling 3-2 victory over Stoke City, showcasing Coventry's ability to outscore opponents in closely contested matches. While their goal difference over the last six home games is slightly negative, their attacking prowess is evident, having scored an average of 1.5 goals per game in this period.

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown mixed form away from home in their recent Championship fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six away matches. The Black Cats have demonstrated resilience on the road, securing back-to-back victories in their two most recent away games against Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough. Their encounter with Middlesbrough was particularly high-scoring, ending in a 3-2 triumph for Sunderland. Defensively, the team have been relatively solid, conceding an average of just one goal per game in their last six away matches and keeping two clean sheets. Despite their inconsistent results, Sunderland have managed to maintain a positive goal difference and currently sit in 4th position in the league, showcasing their ability to compete effectively away from home.