England - ChampionshipStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Sunderland and Birmingham City, taking place on Saturday, 11 November 2023, at Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
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Sunderland, Recent FormSunderland were forced to settle for a share of the points in their last league match, which wound up a 0-0 draw against Swansea City. They achieved 71% possession in that match and had 25 strikes at goal, with 3 hitting the target, up against Swansea City's tally of 3 efforts at goal, 2 of which were on target.
It seems pretty certain that Tony Mowbray will be quite pleased with his squad's ability to score goals in recent matches, having managed 6 goals in their past 6 outings. In contrast, however, he will be concerned that their defensive qualities look a little more fragile, with 8 goals conceded in those matches and some crucial points dropped. They have only kept 2 clean sheets in their last 6 home games.
They have had a good run of form at Stadium of Light recently, having won 4 out of their last 6 home games.
On an individual basis, Jack Clarke will be looking to get on the scoresheet again having scored 9 goals in Sunderland's 15 league games this season.
Birmingham City, Recent FormAn important point secured against Ipswich Town will have left Birmingham City quite happy with their 2-2 draw. Their share of possession in that meeting was 33%, while racking up 12 shots along the way, 3 of which were on target. Ipswich Town had 15 shots on goal with 6 on target.
It's fair to say that manager Wayne Rooney will be pretty happy with his squad's ability to find the net of late, having scored 10 goals in their last 6 matches. That said, he will also be aware there is still work to do at the back, where they have shipped 10 goals in those same matches as well as some valuable points. They've failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 away games.
They have not be performing well away from home with 5 straight defeats on the road.
Last time these two teams met in the league it ended in disappointment for Birmingham City, losing 2-1 to Sunderland.
Goals should be on the cards for The Blues in this one, given they have found the net, with at least 1 goal, against Sunderland in their last 8 meetings together.
Birmingham has lost the last 2 times they've faced Sunderland in the league.
Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray has some team selection issues to consider ahead of this match. Ajibola Alese (Unknown), Corry Evans (Cruciate ligament), Jay Matete (Knee surgery) and Timothée Pembélé (Knee) are all currently out of contention for this game.
Wayne Rooney has a number of injury concerns in his Birmingham squad to contend with: Keshi Anderson (Hamstring), Lee Buchanan (Ankle), George Hall (Hamstring) and Tyler Roberts (Calf)
Sunderland Playing at home | Birmingham City Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | Goals scored | 0.7 |
| 1.3 | Goals conceded | 1.6 |
| 38' | Time first goal scored | 49' |
| 47' | Time first goal conceded | 62' |
| 2.7 | Yellow cards | 3.1 |
| 0.3 | Red cards | 0.1 |
| 4 | Subs used | 4.6 |
| 5-0 | Biggest victory | 2-0 |
| 4-0 | Biggest defeat | 3-1 |
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