Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 18 Goals 14 (19)
(15) 11 Assists 9 (14)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
25 Average Age 24.4
181.3 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(47%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 61% (55%)
(0.7) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* 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.

Prediction

  • Sunderland struggled to pose a significant threat to Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman in midweek as the two sides played out a goalless draw at Deepdale. The Championship league leaders are now unbeaten in their last seven outings, although Regis Le Bris will be keen to end a run of back-to-back draws this weekend.
  • Coventry restricted Derby to just three shots on Wednesday night, but an early Jerry Yates goal was followed up by a late Bobby Thomas own goal as the Sky Blues suffered a gut-wrenching defeat on home turf. Mark Robins' men now face an even tougher test against the league leaders on Saturday.
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