Sunderland vs Cambridge United Predictions

• Cambridge have conceded 18 goals in their last five matches against top eight sides
• Sunderland are unbeaten in their last ten matches
• Sunderland have the second-best home record in League One this season

Neil working wonders at Sunderland  

Alex Neil has overseen 11 matches as Sunderland boss and in that period his side have only tasted defeat once. Sunderland are unbeaten in their last ten matches and have dragged themselves right back into the shake up for a play-off place. Sunderland are only outside the play-offs on goal difference and win on Saturday will likely see them move back into the top six. Sunderland can take encouragement from their impressive home record this season as they welcome Cambridge to the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The Black Cats have taken 47 points from 21 home matches this season and currently hold the second-best home record in the division.

Cambridge have found life tough against promotion hopefuls

Cambridge’s form has been mixed in the closing stages of the season. Mark Bonner’s side have found life tough against the division’s top eight in recent weeks and have their work cut-out against an inform Sunderland side – Cambridge have conceded 18 goals in their last five matches against sides that currently occupy a spot in League One’s top eight. Regardless of how Cambridge end the season, this campaign can be deemed a massive success. A mid-table finish has exceeded expectations and they had a fine run in the FA Cup.

Sunderland to win and over 2.5 goals in the match is the main selection for Saturday’s game at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland are unbeaten in their last ten matches and there has been no shortage of goals when Cambridge have taken to the road this season – Cambridge United’s away matches this season have averaged over three goals per game. In the correct score market, a chance can be taken on this ending 3-0 to the hosts.