Bitesize Prediction: Sunderland vs Leeds – 04/10/24

Competition: Championship

Market: Under 3.5 goals

Odds: 4/11 @ 1xBet

Two sides who find themselves battling it out at the top of the Championship standings, Sunderland will welcome Leeds to the Stadium of Light on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, while Sunderland might have found themselves at the heart of a public Championship crisis last season, the Black Cats have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Making an immediate return to winning ways earlier in the week as they secured a 2-0 victory at home against Derby, the mood in Regis Le Bris’ camp appears to be at a red-hot high. Opening up Friday’s showdown leading the chase at the top of the table, the former Lorient boss has seen his squad gain a string of recent plaudits. Heading into September’s international break with a stellar 3-1 win away at Championship returners Portsmouth, Sunderland have won five of their first seven showdowns against second-tier option. Getting proceedings underway on August 18th with an early statement as they stormed their way to a 4-0 romp against Sheffield Wednesday, it should also be noted that Le Bris’ side have won each of their opening four appearances at the Stadium of Light by an aggregate score of 8-0.

As for the visitors, while some in Leeds’ camp might have been left frustrated earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at Norwich, Daniel Farke’s men are pencilled in as a leading promotion contender this season. Signing off September with a stellar 3-0 romp at home against Coventry, the Yorkshire-based outfit have lost just one of their first seven Championship appearances so far this season. Heading into September’s fortnight interval with a 2-0 win against Hull, Leeds will be desperate to lay down what would be a real marker at the Stadium of Light this weekend. Registering seven points from their previous three Championship showdowns, Farke’s side will also be excited by their success at the back. Shipping just a pair of goals since opening up the new campaign, the Whites have also shipped just a sole strike away from Elland Road from their first four appearances. It should also be noted, Friday’s opponents played out a 0-0 stalemate when they last met back on April 9th.

Bet: Under 3.5 goals at Sunderland vs Leeds 4/11 for Friday’s Championship battle @ 1xBet