FootyMAD's Sunderland match preview

Last updated : 02 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Coventry City fixture

Coventry City face a trip to Sunderland at Stadium Of Light on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 17 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2005, the The Black Cats carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 06 AugCoventry City2 - 1SunderlandCHMP
2004/2005Sat 19 MarSunderland1 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 07 AugCoventry City2 - 0SunderlandCHMP
2003/2004Mon 08 DecCoventry City1 - 1SunderlandCHMP
2003/2004Sat 08 NovSunderland0 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2000/2001Mon 16 AprCoventry City1 - 0SunderlandPREM
2000/2001Sat 28 OctSunderland1 - 0Coventry CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the The Black Cats score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 2.

In complete contrast to Sunderland, Coventry City are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Sky Blues have hit 8 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland's 47 points from 30 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 30 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland63127410
Coventry City61149144

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sky Blues are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Sunderland. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Coventry City Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.