Our Sunderland vs Cardiff Prediction: 2-1
Sunderland vs Cardiff in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Sunderland vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sunderland's Last Match – Sheff Wed vs Sunderland
Sunderland will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 England Championship victory over Sheff Wed on February 28. In that match, Sunderland recorded 42% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Wed | 58% | 7 (4) | 1.13 | 49 |
 Sunderland | 42% | 5 (4) | 1.04 | 26 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Burnley
Cardiff will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England Championship defeat at the hands of Burnley on March 4. In that match, Cardiff recorded 52% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 52% | 6 (2) | 1.25 | 57 |
 Burnley | 48% | 6 (5) | 1.42 | 61 |
Sunderland vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.56 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.2 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Sunderland 14-12
Cardiff 12-21
What are the odds for this match?
Sunderland to win: @1.55
Draw: @4.333
Cardiff to win: @5.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Lineups
Sunderland (4-3-3) : Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Alan Browne, Dan Neill, Jobe Bellingham, Patrick Roberts, Eliezer Mayenda Dossou, Romaine Mundle
Cardiff (4-2-3-1) : Ethan Horvath, Perry Ng, Dimitris Goutas, Joel Bagan, Callum O'Dowda, Calum Chambers, Sivert Mannsverk, Rubin Colwill, Callum Robinson, Isaak Davies, Yousef Salech
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