Sunderland Premier League run-in assessed: form, fixtures and predictions | OneFootball

Sunderland enter a seven-game Premier League run-in after the break, opening at home to Tottenham with top-half aims and outside European hopes. Sunderland Echo notes opponent form and position will shape a testing finish.

12 April, Tottenham home, form LLLDL, 17th. Set-pieces and Richarlison, nine league goals, are threats, yet an early strike could test fragile confidence. Prediction: Sunderland 3-1 Tottenham.

19 April, Aston Villa away, form DLLLW, 4th. Villa have 32 of 54 points at Villa Park, Sunderland only four away wins, and Ollie Watkins has ended his drought. Prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Sunderland.

24 April, Nottingham Forest home, form LLDDW, 16th. Forest won 3-0 at Tottenham and arrive after Villa and Burnley, with Morgan Gibbs-White a key threat. Prediction: Sunderland 2-0 Nottingham Forest.

2 May, Wolves away, form DLWWD, 20th. Recent improvement and Adam Armstrong’s first goal at Brentford hint at resolve. Prediction: Wolves 1-1 Sunderland.

9 May, Manchester United home, form WWLWD, 3rd. Quality across the pitch, Bruno Fernandes’ supply and Benjamin Sesko’s impact role may tell. Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Man Utd.

17 May, Everton away, form LWWLW, 8th. Sunderland won there on penalties after a 1-1 FA Cup draw, but Everton now push for Europe, eight in their last four, only a 2-0 loss at Arsenal. Prediction: Everton 2-0 Sunderland.

24 May, Chelsea home, form DLWLL, 6th. Final day could shape the Blues’ Europe bid after uneven displays. Early frustration could suit Sunderland, though Cole Palmer remains the main danger. Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Chelsea.

Source: Sunderland Echo