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Sunderland vs Burton Albion – Black Cats good enough to keep good run going

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Last updated: 06 Sep 2019
Tolu Shotade 06 Sep 2019
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Sunderland backed to claim win over Burton Albion in English League One (Getty Images)

Sunderland vs Burton Albion Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips


A home win is expected when Sunderland face Burton Albion in an EFL League One clash at the Stadium of Light. The hosts have won four of their last five home matches and are predicted to win at odds of 1.67. Will Grigg is also tipped to find the net having scored twice in his last three matches.

Sunderland AFC Form & Team News


Sunderland earned a 2-1 victory away at Rochdale in their previous League One fixture. They fell behind early in the contest but struck back through second half strikes from Charlie Wyke and George Honeyman.

The Black Cats are attempting to secure promotion to the English Championship and sit third on the table, level on 79 points with second place Barnsley. Jack Ross’ men have won four of their last five matches and are good value for a win on Tuesday at odds of 1.67.

Striker Will Grigg has impressed for Sunderland with two goals in his last three appearances. Honeyman is also set to continue in midfield having scored three times in his last six matches.

Jack Ross
Sunderlnd manager Jack Ross has seen his team win four of their last five matches (Getty Images)

Burton Albion FC Form & Team News


Burton were also victorious in their previous League One fixture as they defeated Barnsley 3-1 at home. Jamie Allen opened the scoring in the first half before late goals from Liam Boyce and Marcus Harness sealed the win.

The Brewers are ninth on the table, 10 points off the playoff places. Nigel Clough's men have been hampered by a poor away record having failed to win in five of their last seven matches on the road. Their away struggles have them at odds of 5.00 to win at the Stadium of Light with a draw valued at 3.80.

Boyce has scored in his last two appearances for Burton and the striker should continue in attack on Tuesday. He often struggles on the road having failed to score in his last six away matches.

Sunderland vs Burton Albion Head-to-Head


Sunderland and Burton have met three times in the past with Burton leading the head to head by two wins to one. The Brewers claimed a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture at the Pirelli Stadium.

Sunderland vs Burton Albion Match Up


Grigg will be the one tasked with carrying the attacking threat for Sunderland following a run of two goals in his last three matches. The hosts also carry a significant goal threat from midfield with Honeyman, who has three goals in his last six matches.

Burton will look to Boyce to provide the spark in attack having scored in his last two matches. The striker has, however, failed to score in his last six away matches and is expected to struggle at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.

Will Grigg
Sunderland's Will Grigg has scored two goals in his last three matches (Getty Images)

Sunderland vs Burton Albion Key Statistics


  • Sunderland have won 4 of their last 6 home matches (EFL League One).
  • Sunderland have won their last 3 matches (EFL League One).
  • Sunderland's Will Grigg has scored 2 goals in his last 3 matches (EFL League One).
  • Burton Albion have scored at least 1 goal in 5 of their last 6 away matches (EFL League One).

Verdict


Sunderland have promotion in their sights and have won their last three matches as they continue to push for promotion into the Championship. They are predicted to win at odds of 1.67 while Will Grigg is tipped to score having found the net in two of his last three matches.

Best Bet: Sunderland Win @ 1.67 at bet365 – 3 Units
Value Bet: Will Grigg Score & Sunderland Win @ 2.75 at bet365 – 2 Units
First Goalscorer Tip: Will Grigg @ 5.00 at bet365 – 1 Unit
Correct Score Tip: Sunderland Win 2-1 @ 8.00 at bet365 – 1 Unit

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