Bitesize Prediction: Sunderland vs Cardiff – 24/09/23

Competition: Championship

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 7/10 @ BetUS

In what could prove to be an enjoyable Championship battle on Sunday afternoon, Sunderland will welcome Cardiff to the Stadium of Light.

Starting with the hosts, while Sunderland might have suffered play-off heartbreak, the Black Cats certainly aren’t showing any signs of a hangover. Putting in another action-packed performance earlier in the week as they claimed a 3-1 victory away at Blackburn, Tony Mowbray’s side have continued to gain a string of plaudits. Marking their return with another 3-1 win away at QPR earlier in the month, the one-time Coventry boss has his sights firmly set on clinching another top-six finish this time around. Heading into the fortnight interval with a stunning display at the Stadium of Light as they cruised their way to a 5-0 romp against Southampton, Sunderland have quickly gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. In fact, Mowbray’s side have won each of their last three Championship showdowns by an aggregate score of 11-2. It should also be noted, the Black Cats have seen three of their opening four contests on home soil finish with both teams finding the net.

As for the visitors, while Cardiff might have only just about clung to their Championship status last season, the Bluebirds have come flying out of the traps this time around. Last seen earlier in the week claiming a lively 3-2 win at home against Coventry, Erol Bulut’s side are certainly riding a real wave of momentum. Marking their return from September’s international break with a stellar 2-0 win against bitter local rivals Swansea, the one-time Fenerbahce boss should find the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Despite heading into the fortnight interval with an action-packed 3-2 defeat at the hands of Ipswich, Sunday’s guests have won four of their previous five Championship appearances. With that extended flurry highlighted by a 3-1 win away at Birmingham on August 29th, we could be treated to an enjoyable affair here. With eight of Cardiff’s opening nine contests across all formats finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Bet: Both teams to score at Sunderland vs Cardiff 7/10 for Sunday’s Championship showdown @ BetUS