Sunderland vs. Coventry City: Championship Play-offs Predictions

For individuals seeking to get to Tuesday's Championship playoff, Coventry City must beat Sunderland, who led 2-1 in the first leg, at the Stadium of Light.

In Friday's first semi-final match, the home team came out on top 2-1, thanks to goals from Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda in the last 22 minutes. However, Coventry still has a chance to advance, owing to a goal by Jack Rudoni in the 70th minute.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

Sunderland struck twice on Friday, with Mayenda's late goal helped by a Coventry defensive error. After scoring just once in six games, those goals boosted their confidence. Despite the win, they'd lost five straight before that and had just three wins in 11 at home, losing their last three 1-0.

Regis Le Bris, cautious after last year's playoff exit to Luton, won't celebrate yet. Coventry managed only one real chance in the first leg, with most of their recent goals coming after the 65th minute.

Lampard's side has defensive issues, conceding six in their last four while scoring four. Since November, they've drawn 2-2 with Sunderland and won 3-0 away in March, but have lost three of their last four and gone winless in 11 of their previous 12, including four defeats in their past five away games.

Sunderland x Coventry City Team News

Sunderland is set to start Hume, Ballard, O'Nien, and Cirkin in defense, with Alese out. Bellingham and Neil should partner in midfield again, while Mayenda and Isidor could lead the attack, supported by Le Fee and Roberts. Mundle and Poveda remain unavailable.

With Bassette still out, Coventry may go with Sakamoto, Rudoni, Wright, and Thomas-Asante up front. Grimes and Sheaf are likely to replace the injured Torp in midfield. Despite a recent error, Van Ewijk should start alongside Thomas, Kitching, and Dasilva in defense.

Our predictions

Full-time draw @ 3.35 on Sky247.ng

The Black Cats may proceed with caution vs the visitors in light of their disappointment after failing to reach the Championship playoff final in 2022–23.

However, it would not be shocking if the hosts made it to Wembley since Coventry has not done well on their trips in the last several weeks.

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