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Swansea City AFC vs Sunderland AFC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Sat 14 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Swansea.com Stadium 15,791 HT 45' · FT 45'
Zan Vipotnik 5' 1–0
Liam Cullen 17' 2–0
2–1 28' Daniel Ballard
2–2 73' Dan Neil
2–3 75' Jobe Bellingham

Overview

Match Preview

Swansea City AFC vs Sunderland AFCChampionship at Swansea.com Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Davies (England)
  • Assistant 1 Lee Venamore
  • Assistant 2 George Byrne

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec Sunderland AFC H 2–3 L
10 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC A 2–1 W
07 Dec Luton Town FC A 1–1 D
30 Nov Portsmouth FC H 2–2 D
27 Nov Derby County FC A 2–1 W
24 Nov Leeds United FC H 3–4 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec Swansea City AFC A 3–2 W
10 Dec Bristol City FC H 1–1 D
07 Dec Stoke City FC H 2–1 W
29 Nov Sheffield United FC A 0–1 L
26 Nov West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–0 D
23 Nov Millwall FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Swansea City AFC is hosting Sunderland AFC for another epic battle.
  • 5' What a strike from Zan Vipotnik! The score is 1-0.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 16' It’s gonna be a card for Jobe Bellingham.
  • 17' Goal! Liam Cullen scores his 31 goal in 383 matches.
  • 22' The referee shows Swansea City AFC player a card on 22.
  • 27' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 28' Goal! Daniel Ballard scores his 11 goal in 57 matches.
  • 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sunderland AFC that had 363 games and scored 478 goals.
  • 48' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 52' That looks like a foul for a card for Dennis Cirkin.
  • 57' It looks like no one’s ball. Swansea City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 62' It’s high time Regis Le Bris made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 67' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 70' Luke O'Nien is replacing Dennis Cirkin for the Sunderland AFC side.
  • 72' Florian Bianchini has so much to prove this time. He replaces Zan Vipotnik on 72 minute.
  • 73' Goal! Dan Neil scores his 6 goal in 363 matches.
  • 75' Sensational shot from Jobe Bellingham. Sunderland AFC is back in the lead.
  • 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Patrick Roberts made 199 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 85' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 89' Chris Rigg is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Wilson Isidor. He receives a card.
  • The final score is 2-3.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 Swansea City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for: Swansea City AFC or Sunderland AFC 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Swansea City AFC40% Draw26% Sunderland AFC34%
Actual: Sunderland AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Swansea City AFC or Draw
67%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
60%
Swansea City AFC or Sunderland AFC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Swansea City AFC30% Draw44% Sunderland AFC26%
Actual: Swansea City AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Swansea City AFC

Handicap Swansea City AFC covers Push Sunderland AFC covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% 61%
+0.5 65% 35%
+1 65% 18% 17%
+1.5 83% 17%
+2 83% 10% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
23%
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
21%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.