Sunderland will host Fulham in the city of Sunderland for the FA Cup fourth round replay. The venue: Stadium of Light, kick-off: 20:45 GMT, date: 08/02/2023.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Goals Handicap: Sunderland +1.5 — 1.37
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Corners Total (3 way): Over 8— 1.42
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Total goals: Under 3.5 — 1.42
Sunderland have not lost to Fulham in the FA Cup and boast a superior head-to-head when the two sides have met in the FA Cup.
Fulham are having an average of 10.1 corners in their league games so far. Fulham and Sunderland have had nine or more corners in all their FA Cup fixtures this season.
There have been less than four goals in FA Cup games involving Fulham and Sunderland this season. In the last six Fulham games, there have been less than four goals while just one of the last six games played by Sunderland has seen 4+ goals.
Sunderland has recorded two wins in their last six games (W2, D3, L1), and they are currently placed ninth in the English Championship with 42 points from 29 games so far, scoring 42 goals and conceding 33.
Fulham also has two wins in six games (W2, D2, L2), and they currently sit eighth in the England Premier League standings with 32 points from 22 games, scoring 32 goals and conceding 30.
Fulham have defended well in their last three matches as they conceded only two goals in their last three matches despite facing the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham. Fulham’s defence could give them the edge over Sunderland, who could decide to put their entire focus on booking their place back to the Premier League. In that case, Fulham to proceed to the next round of the FA Cup.
The last three games where Fulham have been away to Sunderland have all resulted in a first half draw. And with Fulham’s recent games being low scoring, this pick has a high possibility of coming through.
Safe bet is First Half Under 1.5. The reverse fixture at the Craven Cottage Stadium, the first half ended with only one goal, hence there’s a chance the return leg could end similarly.
Goalkeeper: Patterson
Defenders: Alese, Batth, Ballard, Hume
Midfielders: Michut, Neil, Diallo
Forwards: Clarke, Gelhardt, Roberts
Goalkeeper: Leno
Defenders: Robinson, Ream, Diop, Tete
Midfielders: Palhinha, Reed, Pereira
Forwards: Willian, Mitrovic, Reid
This match will be played at the Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
The starting whistle will sound on February 8th, 2023. 20:45 UTC.