Sunderland vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Sunderland's winning momentum ended

Sunderland is all set to face Middlesbrough at the Stadium of Light in Matchday 6 of the English Championship. Sunderland's winning momentum was halted in the previous match. Who will emerge victorious after the full 90 minutes?

Sunderland will look for a way back to winning since their first defeat of the season in the Championship, when they return to action on Saturday. Under new manager Regis Le Bris, they had emerged with a perfect start to the campaign, winning their first four league games and sitting at the top of the table. They were not able to keep their winning spree going as they suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Plymouth Argyle in their last game. Despite getting a setback, the Black Cats have shown to be much more potent with the new manager. They would look to make a comeback to winning ways in their next game.

Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O'Nien, Cirkin; Rigg, Neil, Bellingham; Roberts, Mayenda, Mundle

Their fans yearn to repeat the victory of their last visit to the Stadium of Light, where they beat Sunderland 4-0 in the Tees-Wear Derby with goals from Sam Greenwood, Matt Crookes, Isaiah Jones, and Marcus Forss. Middlesbrough, who just fell short of the playoff places last term, started their second full season under manager Michael Carrick hoping for a top-six finish, though they have been mixed bag thus far into this campaign. Having taken a win, a draw, and a defeat in their opening three league matches, they recorded a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City just before the international break. Despite successfully holding Preston North End to a draw in the past match, Sunderland is looking to get the three points they need to move up at Middlesbrough and potentially into the top six.

Dieng; Ayling, Edmundson, Clarke, Borges; Hackney, Morris; Doak, Conway, Azaz; Latte Lath

Sunderland would be eager to come back from the recent defeat in the local derby at home. However, the home side has enough quality to give a stiff contest to the Black Cats in their previous best form. Hence, we can expect a draw between the two teams at Stadium of Light. Take a double chance on the away side.