Sunderland vs Millwall Prediction: Can the Black Cats bounce back to winning ways?

Sunderland will hope to bounce back to winning ways when they welcome Millwall to Turf Moor on Saturday. Five of the last seven games between both sides ended in draws. How will this game end? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.

Sunderland

Sunderland lost 3-0 to Coventry in their last game, and they managed just one shot on target. The Black Cats have secured two wins in their last six games but remain unbeaten in 18 of their 19 home games this season. However, they are far behind in the quest to get an automatic promotion ticket, but it already appears that they will make it to the playoffs. They sit 4th on the table with 69 points in 38 games, scoring 55 goals and conceding 37. However, Niall Huggins (knee) and Ajibola Alese (foot) are ruled out of this game due to injuries.

Millwall

Millwall secured a 1-0 win over Stoke City in their last game, with Mihailo Ivanovic scoring the only goal in the 90+4th minute from a penalty kick when everything seemed to be heading towards a draw. The Lions have won two of their last five games in all competitions and two of their last six at home. They sit 11th on the table with 51 points in 38 games, scoring 37 goals and conceding 39. However, Macaulay Langstaff (leg) and Camiel Neghli (muscle) are ruled out of this game due to injuries.

Possible Starting 11

Sunderland — Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Chris Mepham, Luke O'Nien, Joe Anderson, Romaine Mundle, Dan Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Patrick Roberts, Chris Rigg, Wilson Isidor.

Millwall — Lukas Jensen, Tristan Crama, Japhet Tanganga, Jake Cooper, Joe Bryan, Raees Bangura-Williams, Casper De Norre, Billy Mitchell, Aidomo Emakhu, Mihailo Ivanovic, Josh Coburn.

Match Facts

• Five of the last seven games between both sides ended in draws;
• Five of the last six games between both sides ended with less than three goals;
• Five of the last seven games between both sides saw the BTTS results.

Expert Betting Tips

Prior to their outing against Conventry, I would have put my money on the Black Cats to win this clash, but their recent display shows that they are not a team to depend on. Moreover, they have not had a smooth run playing against the Lions. Although they remain the favorites on paper, I believe they won’t have it as easy as they think. Nevertheless, I expect goals from both sides of the net.

Our prediction for this match is for both teams to score, for odds of 2.25 at Betway.

Our second prediction for this match is to see less than three goals for odds of 1.62 at 1xbet.

Our third prediction is for Millwall to win or draw at odds of 2.30 at Bet365.