Sunderland will host Leeds in the eighth round of the English Premier League. The hosts still occupy the last place in the standings, and the guests are on the eighth line. Will the outsider be able to improve his position on October 25? The answer is in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Sunderland
Current form
After seven rounds, Sunderland suddenly found themselves in last place in the English Premier League, while the club continues to compete in the Europa League, where it performs quite well. In European competitions, the Black Cats defeated AZ Alkmaar (1-0) and Torrense (2-1), and then drew with Lech (1-1). Things are much worse in the championship. So far, Regis le Brie's men have beaten only Fulham (1-0) in a home match. In the last two rounds, the hosts lost dry to rivals of a comparable level, Brighton (0:2) and Bournemouth (0:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
Ballard and Mandl remain in the infirmary. Danso is disqualified. Isidore and Meunier's entry into the field is questionable.
Interesting betting trends
The team has lost its last four matches in the Premier League.
In Sunderland's last five home games, only one team has scored.
Leeds is doing very well this season. So far in the Premier League, the guests have lost only to the reigning champion, Arsenal (1:2). Even in that match, United were the first to open the scoring, but failed to hold the advantage. At the same time, they managed to win only over Nottingham Forest (1:0) and Newcastle (4:1). The club finished most of the matches in a draw, but this is still enough to stay in eighth place.
Disqualifications and injuries
Fernandez and Rodon will miss the match due to injuries. Calvert-Lewin, Okafor, and Stach are questionable.
Interesting betting trends
The team has won only one of the last seven matches.
The club has lost its last two away matches.
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Sunderland was on the brink of a precipice, although no one expected this before the start of the season. Playing in the Europa League shows that the team is capable of achieving positive results. A home game against the not-so-formidable Leeds is a good opportunity for Sunderland to take a step towards getting out of the relegation zone. We believe that the high motivation and support of the native stands can help the red and white to win the most important victory.
Our betting tip is an Asian handicap (0) for Sunderland in 2.05
The hosts have scored the least so far in the Premier League - only six goals in seven matches. According to this indicator, only Coventry City and Nottingham, which are also in the relegation zone, can compete. At the same time, Leeds demonstrates a reliable defensive game, so it's hard to expect high performance from this confrontation.
Our betting tip is a total of less than 2.5 goals in 1.73
The bet on the corners
The hosts have nowhere to retreat, they only need a victory, so they will have to attack. Most likely, the home side will have an advantage in many respects, including the number of corners.
Our betting tip is an Asian head start (-1.5) on corners for Sunderland in 1.90
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