Lech Poznan vs Sunderland Predictions

• Over 2.5 goals has landed in six consecutive Lech games
• Sunderland are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels

Sunderland bid to extend European streak

Sunderland have endured a tough start to the Premier League season but things are going to plan in Europe and they head to Lech Poznan on Thursday seeking to make it three wins in as many games in the Europa League.

Lech are yet to get off the mark after two games and have been outclassed by both Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen. Sunderland had to come from behind to beat Portuguese minnows Torreense in their last Europa League game to win 2-1, but the scoreline doesn’t reflect how dominant they were in that fixture.

Sunderland should claim the points but better value can be found in the goals market and over 2.5 goals looks the best bet. There have been at least three goals scored in six consecutive Lech games and they have shipped seven themselves across their two league phase games.

The Black Cats aren’t prolific scorers but they did hit three in a defeat to Man City and may be able to cover 2.5 goals on their own. However, Lech look capable of adding to the overall total as they have scored in 15 of their last 17 competitive home games and Sunderland haven’t managed a clean sheet on their travels since March.

These sides should be able to combine for at least three goals and a 3-1 win for Sunderland stands out as a reasonable correct score pick. Lech have conceded heavily in both of their European assignments and Sunderland have been dominant in both of their European games despite only claiming modest wins so far, Thursday’s game therefore looks an opportunity for their attack to get firing.