West Brom vs Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

West Brom

West Bromwich Albion's recent form has been relatively steady, with the team sitting in 6th position in the Championship. The Baggies have been difficult to beat, losing only once in their last six matches, but have struggled to secure victories, with three draws in that period. Their defensive record has been particularly impressive, conceding just 0.67 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. However, their attack has been less potent, scoring only one goal per game on average. Notably, all of West Brom's last six matches have featured under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards low-scoring encounters. The team's ability to grind out results is evident, with both teams scoring in only 50% of these games, indicating that the Baggies have been adept at shutting out their opponents when they take the lead.

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown mixed form in their recent matches, maintaining a respectable 4th position in the Championship with 72 points from 39 games. The Black Cats have won three of their last six matches, including their most recent fixture against Millwall, but have struggled with consistency. Their 3-0 loss to Coventry City stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, while their 2-1 victory over Cardiff City was their highest-scoring game in this period. Defensively, Sunderland have kept only one clean sheet in their last six matches, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game. Their goal-scoring record has been modest, with an average of one goal per game, resulting in a slight negative goal difference over this period. Interestingly, half of their recent matches have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between games with under and over 2.5 total goals.

Recent home/away form

West Brom

West Bromwich Albion have shown strong home form recently, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches at The Hawthorns. The Baggies have been particularly impressive in attack, scoring 11 goals in these fixtures, averaging 1.83 goals per game. Defensively, they've been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. A notable high-scoring game was their 5-1 victory over Portsmouth, which significantly boosted their goal difference. West Brom enjoyed a run of three consecutive home wins before their most recent draw against Hull City. Despite the majority of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals (67%), the Baggies have managed to secure positive results, helping them maintain their 6th position in the Championship with 57 points from 39 games.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches on the road. The Black Cats have shown resilience, bouncing back from defeats with victories, as evidenced by their win against Sheffield Wednesday following a loss to Leeds United. Their goal-scoring prowess has been noteworthy, netting seven times in six away games, including a high-scoring 3-2 victory over Middlesbrough. Defensively, Sunderland have been somewhat vulnerable, conceding eight goals, but they've managed two clean sheets, including a goalless draw against Burnley. The team's matches tend to be entertaining affairs, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their inconsistent results, Sunderland's overall league position remains strong, sitting fourth with 72 points from 39 games, indicating their away performances have contributed significantly to their promotion push.