Cardiff City is aiming to improve on their 2-0 loss against Swansea City, where they had 45% possession and 11 shots at goal. Swansea City scored twice, with Liam Cullen and Jamal Lowe contributing to their goal. Cardiff City’s recent results show that things are going according to plan in their backguard, with four goals in their last six outings. They are unbeaten in their last four home league matches.

Sunderland’s last match with Queens Park Rangers resulted in a 0-0 draw, with 52% possession and 8 attempts on goal. They have been scored against in five of their last six matches, with opposing sides scoring 10 goals. Sunderland’s back hasn’t been strong, and they haven’t won away from home in their last seven league matches. The trend of scoring against opposing teams will be tested.

Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut is considering a 4-2-3-1 system for the match against Cardiff City, with the Bluebirds utilizing various players, including Ethan Horvath, Perry Ng, Nathaniel Phillips, and others.

Sunderland manager Mike Dodds has several players out due to thigh problems, ankle injuries, and surgery. The Black Cats are expected to use a 4-1-4-1 formation, starting with Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Callum Styles, Dan Neil, Romaine Mundle, Jobe Bellingham, Adil Aouchiche, Abdoullah Ba, and Luis Semedo.

Predicted lineups:

Cardiff City

Goalkeeper: Ethan Horvath
Defenders: J. Wilson-Esbrand, Dimitrios Goutas, Nathaniel Phillips, Perry Ng
Midfielders: Manolis Siopis, Ryan Wintle, David Turnbull,
Forwards: Karlan Ahearne-Gran, Josh Bowler, Yakou Méïté

Sunderland

Goalkeeper: Anthony Patterson
Defenders: Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Callum Styles
Midfielders: Dan Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Romaine Mundle, Adil Aouchiche, Abdoullah Ba
Forwards: Luís Semedo

• Cardiff City – 4 wins
• Sunderland – 2 wins
• Draws – —

Over all competition record

EFL Championship Stats

Sunderland and Cardiff City are expected to score in a close match, with a 1-1 score draw likely.

Winning probability: Cardiff City – 37% , Draw – 29% , Sunderland – 34%

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