Coventry vs Sunderland Predictions

• Coventry have lost six of their eight Premier League matches
• Sunderland have lost only one of their last five matches
• Coventry have scored only six goals in eight top-flight matches

Black Cats can pounce

Sunderland finished seventh in the Premier League table last season, but the Black Cats have sunk to the bottom of the top-flight table after collecting only five points from their opening eight matches this term.

Regis Le Bris’ men will be keen to avoid being dragged into the relegation picture and Coventry are one of the sides they are likely to be battling alongside if they fail to escape the clutches of the drop zone.

The Sky Blues will no doubt be targeting three points against Sunderland, given how the Black Cats have started the campaign, but it could prove a dangerous game for Frank Lampard’s men.

Coventry have lost six of their eight top-flight matches this term, with wins coming against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. The Sky Blues have been beaten 1-0 at home by Hull and there have also been Coventry Building Society Arena defeats against Fulham and Brighton.

The 5-0 hammering by Brighton was a concerning result, and while Coventry were tougher to break down against Fulham last time out, the balance does not look right.

Lampard’s side have scored just six goals in eight Premier League matches and they have allowed 15 at the other end. The Sky Blues have not found a formula to allow them to attack, without being extremely vulnerable at the back and Sunderland look capable of winning at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

The Black Cats’ performances have been stronger than their results indicate this season and Sunderland are up at ten points on the xP table.

Le Bris’ men have lost only one of their last five matches and the confidence should be boosted by a midweek victory over Brentford and last weekend’s 0-0 draw with Leeds.

Sunderland are balancing a Europa League campaign alongside domestic commitments this season and the Mackems are unbeaten in Europe this season,

The Black Cats have recorded League Cup victories over Hull and Brentford, they have beaten Fulham in the Premier League and one of two more top-flight successes and it would suddenly be looking like a pretty solid start to the campaign for Le Bris’men.

Keeping the draw on side looks a sensible move, with goals likely to be in short supply at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Sunderland can be fancied on the draw no bet market.