Sunderland 0-1 Swansea

Current streaks

Recent form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown solid form in their recent matches, maintaining a top-four position in the Championship with 76 points from 41 games. The Black Cats have demonstrated resilience, going unbeaten in their last four matches with two wins and two draws. Their defensive prowess is evident, having kept three clean sheets in their last six games, including a notable 0-0 draw against Norwich in their most recent outing. However, Sunderland's attack has been somewhat subdued, scoring only five goals in their last six matches, with two-thirds of these games featuring under 2.5 goals. The team's biggest setback in this period was a 3-0 away defeat to Coventry City, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in their recent fixtures. Despite this blip, Sunderland have bounced back well, showcasing their ability to grind out results as they push for promotion.

Swansea

Swansea have shown a marked improvement in their recent form, securing three wins in their last six matches, including two consecutive victories in their most recent outings. The Swans have displayed resilience in defence, keeping three clean sheets during this period and conceding only 0.83 goals per game. Their latest match against Plymouth Argyle was particularly noteworthy, resulting in a convincing 3-0 victory, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run. Despite their 15th position in the Championship, Swansea's recent performances suggest an upturn in fortunes, with their goal difference of +2 over the last six games indicating a more balanced approach. The team's tendency towards low-scoring affairs is evident, with 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals, whilst both teams have scored in only 17% of these games.

Recent home/away form

Sunderland

Sunderland have shown solid form at home, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six matches at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have been defensively sound, conceding just five goals in these games and keeping two clean sheets. While there are no particularly high-scoring matches, the 2-2 draw against Watford stands out as the most entertaining fixture. Sunderland's attacking output has been consistent, scoring in five out of six home games, with an average of 1.33 goals per match. Their recent home form has contributed significantly to their current 4th position in the Championship, accumulating 76 points from 41 games. Notably, Sunderland have managed to bounce back from their only home defeat in this period, winning their most recent match against Millwall 1-0.

Swansea

Swansea's recent away form in the Championship has been rather inconsistent, with the Swans struggling to find consistency on their travels. In their last six away matches, they have managed just one win, two draws, and three losses, highlighting their difficulties on the road. Notably, Swansea have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of these six matches, conceding a concerning 11 goals in total. The standout result in this run is undoubtedly the heavy 5-1 defeat at Norwich, which significantly contributed to their poor goal difference of -6 over these games. On a more positive note, Swansea did manage to grind out a 1-0 victory at Bristol City, demonstrating their ability to secure tight wins away from home. However, with an average of just 0.83 goals scored per game in these fixtures, compared to 1.83 conceded, Swansea's attacking output on their travels remains a concern for the Welsh side.