Can Leeds take the top spot in the Championship tonight?
20:00 Friday
Leeds will look to take the top spot off Sunderland this evening when they travel to the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs Leeds Prediction
Sunderland were in cruise control against Derby on Tuesday night as goals from Jobe Bellingham and Wilson Isidor set them on course for a 2-0 win at the Stadium of Light.
The Black Cats are at the top of the standings heading into gameweek nine and have a 100 per cent record on home soil, keeping clean sheets in all four league outings.
Summer signing Largie Ramazani made the difference for Leeds in midweek as his 60th-minute goal cancelled out an early Josh Sargent penalty in a 1-1 draw against Norwich.
Daniel Farke's men are one of just two sides in the division yet to taste defeat on their travels in the Championship this season.
Score Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Leeds
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Sunderland vs Leeds Lineups
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Sunderland Predicted Lineup vs Leeds
Patterson, Cirkin, Mepham, O'Nien, Hume, Rigg, Neil, Bellingham, Mundle, Isidor, Roberts
Leeds Predicted Lineup vs Sunderland
Meslier, Firpo, Rodon, Struijk, Bogle, Rothwell, Tanaka, Ramazani, Aaronson, Gnonto, Joseph
Sunderland vs Leeds Team News
- Ian Poveda played just 11 minutes before coming off with an injury on Tuesday night. He'll miss the visit of Leeds on Friday night.
- Expect Regis Le Bris to name an unchanged starting XI this weekend following an impressive display against Derby.
- Defensive midfield Ilia Gruev suffered an injury during the first half on Tuesday night and will likely be replaced by Joe Rothwell on Friday.
- Elsewhere, Daniel James and Ethan Ampadu are among a further four confirmed absentees.
Sunderland vs Leeds Odds
| Result | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 43/20 | 32% |
| Draw | 12/5 | 29% |
| Leeds | 17/12 | 41% |
Sunderland vs Leeds Bet Builder Tips
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Sunderland have been in stellar form, winning six of their first eight games, and are unbeaten at home, keeping four clean sheets. Leeds come into this after a 1-1 draw at Norwich, but manager Daniel Farke may settle for a point against a Sunderland side with such strong home form, making Sunderland Double Chance a solid pick.
Wilson Isidor is hitting form with two goals from two starts since joining on loan from FC Zenit. Backing him to score anytime is good value given his scoring streak.
Finally, Trai Hume, with four yellow cards in eight starts, faces a tough test against Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto, who draws 2.83 fouls per 90. Hume’s reputation for cards and Leeds’ lively wingers make him a strong candidate to be carded again.
