Sunderland vs Norwich City Prediction: Both teams are in bad form

Sunderland will welcome Norwich City at Stadium of Light in Game Week 14 of the English Championship. Both the teams are not in their best form at the moment. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

At the beginning of October, Sunderland displayed potential to consistently be among the top six teams and compete for promotion. This was evident from their impressive performance, winning five out of six matches. However, their recent form has not been as successful, with three consecutive defeats and only one goal scored in two games before and after the international break. It is important to consider the circumstances surrounding these losses, such as playing with 10 players for most of the game against Middlesbrough and facing a 1-0 defeat against the league leaders Leicester City. Despite these setbacks, Sunderland is only one point away from the playoff positions. It is crucial for them to improve their home record, having already lost three out of six matches at the Stadium of Light, in order to reduce the pressure of performing well during away matches.

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Norwich City had a promising start to the season, but like other teams, they have experienced a decline in performance. After winning four out of their six games, they have suffered five defeats in their last seven matches. The losses include close games against Leeds United and Middlesbrough at their home ground, Carrow Road, following the international break.

Manager David Wagner's side has also struggled defensively, conceding a total of 15 goals in their six away games. They have only earned five points from these fixtures. Although they are currently only three points away from the playoff positions, the club's management understands the need to quickly regain momentum as they are just three points above the 21st position. However, it is unlikely that Wagner or the board will overreact to the current situation.

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This is expected to be an enticing battle as both teams are aware that a victory can greatly enhance their chances of achieving success. Norwich will have confidence in their ability to triumph at the Stadium of Light, however, we believe that the Black Cats will score a crucial late goal to secure a complete three-point result. We expect over 2.5 goals in the game.