Probable Lineups
4-3-3
3-5-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.7)
6.9
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
24.9
Average Age
24.4
181.3
Average Height (cm)
182.7
(0.9)
1
Shots pg
1
(0.9)
(47%)
48%
Aerial Duel Success
60%
(55%)
(0.7)
0.8
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.4)
(1.5)
1.1
Tackles pg
1.1
(1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Sunderland
Coventry
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aji Alese | Out | 6.74 | |
| Niall Huggins | Out | N/A | |
| Ian Poveda | Out | 6.07 | |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | Out | N/A | |
| Jenson Seelt | Out | N/A | |
| Salis Abdul Samed | Out | N/A | |
| Jobe Bellingham | Out | 7.13 | |
| Anthony Patterson | Doubtful | 6.78 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael Borges Rodrigues | Out | N/A | |
| Jamie Allen | Out | 6.1 | |
| Jake Bidwell | Out | 6.72 | |
| Ben Wilson | Out | 6.49 | |
| Ellis Simms | Out | 6.27 |
Team News
Sunderland
Coventry
- Jobe Bellingham remains suspended for Sunderland, while seven players are carrying injuries with varying degrees of severity.
- Regis Le Bris rested key forwards Patrick Roberts and Romaine Mundle on Wednesday night, so expect them to return to the starting XI here.
- Mark Robins could make one change to the side that faced Derby in midweek with Victor Torp returning to the midfield.
- Ellis Simms is the headline absentee from a five-man Coventry injury list here.
Match FactsSponsored
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Sunderland have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 matches (Championship).
Sunderland win or draw
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Coventry are undefeated in their last 8 matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
Coventry win or draw
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There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Coventry's last 3 games (Championship).
Over 2.5 goals
