Sunderland are coming into this match with high hopes of securing a win after three consequtive loses in all competitions. They will be hosting Bradford City at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday for the EFL Trophy encounter.
The hosts have already guaranteed their chance of advancing to the second round while Bradford seem to having nothing to play for in this game.
Sitting fifth on the League One Table, Sunderland suffered two straight defeats from Rotherham united and Sheffield Wednesday in the league matches. They also suffered another defeat form Mansfield Town in their first round of the FA Cup matches.
Lee Johnson’s men however acquired two wins in the EFL Trophy matches to guarantee their position in the top two ranking, having beaten Lincoln City and Manchester United under 21s 2-1 each.
Sunderland will be hosting Bradford City after back-to-back defeats in their last two home games having prevailed in their last eight matches before that, however there is nothing in line for either side.
On the contrary, Bradford City are moving out of the EFL Trophy competition in their first round, having gotten no goal with zero points from their first two encounters of the group F facing Lincoln city and Manchester United’s under 21.
Bradford City were defeated three goals to nill at home by Lincoln City, as Mancherster United U21 smashed them 3-0 at the Valley Parade.
As they are facing a posible third defeat on Tuesday against Sunderland, Bradford are far from finishing even third in their group. They are probably going to finish last in Group F.
Derek Adams’ team seem to have a hectic schedule in from of them after acquiring a draw from Exeter in their first round match in the FA Cup, meeting again on the sixteent of November.
Bradford City have however shown some resilience having four draws in their last six matches in all competitions. They have also scored in each of their last five matches. However have only two wins in their last 14 matches is not a good record for them.
Sunderland vs Bradford City head to head.
In all 34 encounters between the two, Sunderland have won 17 while Bradford won 8 with nine draws. Sunderland have 53 goal in all the matches while Bradford have 28.
In their last five encounters, Sunderland have won five matches while Bradford have won two having no draw in the last five.
Sunderland 3-0 Bradford City 26 Dec 2003
Bradford City 2-0 Sunderland 15 Feb 2015
Bradford City 2-3 Sunderland 22 Jul 2017
Bradford City 1-2 Sunderland 06 Oct 2018
Sunderland 1-0 Bradford City 26 Dec 2018
Sunderland Latest home Form
Sunderland seem to have a bad day at work on home ground recently have lost twice at home in all competitions against Charlton Athletic 0-1 and Mansfield 0-1.
However, they had won three matches before, which maens in their last five home games in all competitions, they have won three and los two.
Sunderland 1-0 Bolton Wanderers 25 Sep 2021
Sunderland 5-0 Cheltenham Town 28 Sep 2021
Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United U21 13 Oct 2021
Sunderland 0-1 Charlton Athletic 23 Oct 2021
Sunderland 0-1 Mansfield Town 06 Nov 2021
Sunderland Latest away Form
Sunderland have had not a pleasing away form record as they lost their last two away matches agaist Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday. They scored only one goal and conceaded eight.
In their last five away matches, they have won two, lost two with a draw against Queens Park Rangers.
Lincoln City 1-2 Sunderland 05 Oct 2021
Gillingham 1-2 Sunderland 16 Oct 2021
Queens Park Rangers 0-0 Sunderland 26 Oct 2021
Rotherham United 5-1 Sunderland 30 Oct 2021
Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 Sunderland 06 Nov 2021
Bradford Latest home Form
Bradford have had a fairly tough time at home but they have displayed a major sense of resilience against their guests having lost only once against Hartlepool United.
in their last five home matches, Bradford have one win, three draws and lost one. The last draw against Exeter in FA Cup.
Bradford City 2-0 Rochdale 02 Oct 2021
Bradford city 2-2 Bristol Rovers 16 Oct 2021
Bradford 1-3 Hartlepool 19 Oct 2021
Bradford 1-1 Forest Green Rovers 30 Oct 2021
Bradford City 1-1 Exeter City 06 Nov 2021
Bradford Latest away Form
Bradford City don’t a good form in their recent away matches. They have been overwhelmed three time having lost to Leyton Orient,Salsford City and Crawley Town. They however won their last away match after a draw against Newport County.
They have only four goals in their last five matches.
Leyton Orient 2-0 Bradford City 28 Aug 2021
Salsford City 1-0 Bradford City 11 Oct 2021
Crawley Town 2-1 Bradford City 25 Sep 2021
Newport County 0-0 Bradford City 09 Oct 2021
Swindon Town 1-3 Bradford City 23 Oct 2021
Sunderland News
Sunderland are coming to this much with more confidence and experience because they already have won the EFL Trophy in the past. Having already secured a chance in the top two ranking in their group F, they welcome Bradford city at the Stadium of Light with a winning mentality.
Bradford News
Derek Adams’ men are travelling to play Sunderland on Tuesday, having high hopes of collecting at least a point at the Stadium of Light with the kind of resilience they have shown in their resent matches. With one away win and two consequtive draws, Bradford are not likely going to lose.
Predictions and Odds
Sunderland looks like the dominating team in this match as they are seeking a win on Tuesday. They have a better chance against Bradford because they playing at home. However Bradford are seeking at least a point. As they have not had a draw in their recent head to haed matches, this game might end in a draw or home win.
Odds: 1 2.05 X 2.50 2 2.95
Probable Outcomes
Sunderland 1-0 Bradford
Sunderland 2-0 Bradford
Sunderland 1-1 Bradford
Sunderland 2-1 Bradford
Sunderland 0-0 Bradford
