Sunderland’s Premier League run-in rated, fixtures ranked and predictions for the final seven games | OneFootball

Sunderland face seven Premier League games after the break, chasing a top-half finish and possibly an unlikely European place.

Sunderland Echo outlines the run-in and offers scoreline predictions for each.

12 April, Tottenham at home. Spurs are sliding, an early Sunderland goal could expose fragile confidence. Prediction: 3-1.

19 April, Aston Villa away. Villa’s home form is imposing and Sunderland struggle on the road, Ollie Watkins could decide it. Prediction: 2-0.

24 April, Nottingham Forest at home. Forest have renewed belief after 3-0 at Tottenham, though Morgan Gibbs-White is the chief threat. Prediction: 2-0.

2 May, Wolves away. Bottom yet buoyant, with Adam Armstrong off the mark, this could finish level. Prediction: 1-1.

9 May, Manchester United at home. Michael Carrick’s side are pushing for third and have pace and craft, so Sunderland need to be flawless. Prediction: 1-2.

17 May, Everton away. Sunderland won there on penalties in the FA Cup, but Everton’s intensity and defence make this a stern test. Prediction: 2-0.

24 May, Chelsea at home. A high-stakes finale against inconsistent visitors, frustrate them early and the crowd could help, but Cole Palmer remains the danger. Prediction: 1-1.

Source: Sunderland Echo