FM Preview: Sunderland v Stoke City 06 Nov 2010

Last updated : 05 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Stoke City fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Stoke City at The Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Black Cats are clearly on top, having won 41 and lost only 8 of the 67 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was less than a year ago, in February 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 01 FebSunderland0-0Stoke CityPREM
2009/2010Sat 29 AugStoke City1 - 0SunderlandPREM
2008/2009Sat 07 FebSunderland2 - 0Stoke CityPREM
2008/2009Wed 29 OctStoke City1 - 0SunderlandPREM
2006/2007Tue 13 MarSunderland2 - 2Stoke CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 17 OctStoke City2 - 1SunderlandCHMP
2004/2005Sun 08 MaySunderland1 - 0Stoke CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the The Black Cats score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The away form of Stoke City is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Potters have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 12 points from their 10 games played so far, Stoke City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 10 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland6132596
Stoke City6204696

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Stoke City is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the The Black Cats in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland No sequences of note
Stoke City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.