Sunderland vs Leeds United Prediction: Both teams are in top six

Sunderland will welcome Leeds United at the Stadium of Light in Game Week 21 of the English Championship. Both teams are placed in the playoff spots in the league. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Sunderland form

Sunderland will go into the upcoming round of Championship matches with a renewed sense of confidence. Under the temporary management of Mike Dodds, they secured a victory at the Stadium of Light over the weekend. Tony Mowbray began the season with the goal of building on last year's successful playoff run. However, he was dismissed in December with Sunderland sitting ninth in the league with 27 points from 19 games. The team's struggles continued after the international break in November, resulting in back-to-back defeats against Plymouth Argyle and Huddersfield Town. They were only able to salvage a draw against Millwall thanks to a late penalty. The club's hierarchy then turned to Mike Dodds as an interim manager. Despite a tough test against West Bromwich Albion, Sunderland managed to secure a win and climb back into the top six. They now have the opportunity to strengthen their position by aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time since October.

Sunderland Predicted Lineup

Patterson; Huggins, O'Nien, Ballard, Hume; Ekwah; Roberts, Aouchiche, Neil, Clarke; Bellingham

Leeds United form

Leeds United face a tough challenge on Tuesday as they take on Wearside, aiming to secure their fourth consecutive league win and extend their unbeaten streak to eight matches. Under the management of Daniel Farke, Leeds United have had a strong start to their Championship campaign as they strive to return to the Premier League. They have accumulated 41 points from their first 20 matches, narrowly missing out on a top-two position. In their last 17 games, they have only suffered two defeats - the most recent being against Stoke City in October. Since then, they have rebounded with three straight wins and a draw against Yorkshire rivals. They continued their winning streak by defeating Swansea City 3-1 and Middlesbrough 3-2, as well as clinching a 2-0 victory against Blackburn Rovers. Although they are currently seven points away from second-placed Ipswich Town and eight points behind leaders Leicester, Leeds United are in a strong position with a three-point lead over fourth place. Their focus remains on securing victories, as they aim for their fourth consecutive win and 13th win of the season in the second tier of English football on Tuesday.

Leeds United Predicted Lineup

Meslier; Spence, Struijk, Rodon, Byram; Kamara, Ampadu; Gnonto, Piroe, James; Rutter

Sunderland vs Leeds United Expert Tips

Leeds United, under the guidance of Daniel Farke, have gained significant momentum and will be determined to prevent any further setbacks in their quest for a top-two position. However, facing a match at the Stadium of Light is a challenging endeavour, and it is our belief that a revitalized Black Cats team will manage to secure a draw in the upcoming top-six encounter on Tuesday.