Our Sunderland vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Sunderland vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 11, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Sunderland vs Preston 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 – Sunderland vs Cardiff
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sunderland must win following their 2-1 England Championship victory against Cardiff on March 8. In that match, Sunderland saw 58% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland | 58% | 10 (4) | 2.51 | 57 |
 Cardiff | 42% | 3 (1) | 0.5 | 45 |
Preston's Last Match – Sheff Utd vs Preston
Preston will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England Championship loss against Sheff Utd on March 8. In that match, Preston recorded 40% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Utd | 60% | 7 (4) | 1.31 | 67 |
 Preston | 40% | 7 (3) | 0.36 | 40 |
Sunderland vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Preston average 0.9 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Sunderland 15-11
Preston 9-7
What are the odds for this match?
Sunderland to win: @1.6
Draw: @3.9
Preston to win: @5.5
Lineups
Sunderland (4-3-3) : Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Patrick Roberts, Dan Neill, Jobe Bellingham, Tom Watson, Eliezer Mayenda Dossou, Wilson Isidor
Preston (5-3-2) : Freddie Woodman, Kaine Hayden, Ryan Porteous, Lewis Gibson, Jayden Meghoma, Andrew Hughes, Brad Potts, Ryan Ledson, Stefan Teitur Thordarson, Emil Riis, Sam Greenwood