Match Pack: Sunderland AFC vs Millwall FC

The upcoming Championship showdown between Sunderland AFC and Millwall FC promises to be an interesting encounter as both sides have shown resilience in previous matchups. Sunderland enjoys a strong record at home, with an impressive average of 2.11 points per game this season, which may give them an edge at the Stadium of Light. On the other hand, Millwall has been competent on the road, averaging 1.21 points per game away. Historically, matches between these teams have been closely contested, resulting in one win for each side and five draws in their last seven encounters, often featuring goals from both teams.

Given the propensity for draws in their recent matchups and the fact that both teams have a solid record of finding the net against each other (with BTTS occurring 71% of the time), this match has a high likelihood of being competitive and closely fought. Expect both teams to be on the scoresheet again, with a potential for another draw or a narrow victory for one side, likely dictated by home advantage. However, Sunderland’s strong home form may tilt the scales slightly in their favor. As such, a 1-1 or 2-1 result might be on the cards, with Sunderland having a slightly better chance of clinching a win.

Insights

• Sunderland and Millwall have a history of closely contested matches, with 5 draws in their last 7 meetings.
• Both teams have only won once against each other in their last 7 encounters.
• Matches between Sunderland and Millwall have a relatively high likelihood of both teams scoring, evidenced by a 71% BTTS rate.
• The average goals per match between these two teams stand at 2.29.
• Sunderland exhibits excellent form at home, with an average of 2.11 Points Per Game in the current season.
• Millwall performs reasonably well on the road with an average of 1.21 Points Per Game this season.
• Given their track record, another close match with potential for a draw could be expected.
• The likelihood of both teams scoring is high given historical data and current form.

Match Facts

• The most frequent outcome in games between Sunderland AFC and Millwall FC is 1-1, occurring in 5 matches.
• Sunderland AFC has faced Millwall FC at home 8 times recently, with Sunderland winning 4 games, drawing 2, and losing 2. The goal difference favors Sunderland at 15-6.
• In their last 18 encounters, Sunderland AFC has 5 wins, there have been 6 draws, while Millwall FC has 7 victories, with Sunderland leading the goal difference 23-20.
• Last season, Sunderland AFC lost 0-1 at home to Millwall FC and drew 1-1 away.
• Sunderland AFC nets 22% of its goals between the 46th and 60th minute.
• Millwall FC scores 30% of their goals in the 76th to 90th-minute range.
• Sunderland AFC failed to score in 2 of their 19 home league matches this season.
• Millwall FC did not score in 6 out of 19 away league matches this season.
• Sunderland AFC has a home league record of 11 wins, 7 draws, and 1 loss this season.
• Millwall FC’s away league record for the season is 5 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses.
• Wilson Isidor is Sunderland AFC’s leading goal-scorer with 12 goals. Mihailo Ivanovic has netted 6 for Millwall FC.

• Patrick Roberts has the most assists for Sunderland AFC with 7, while Femi Azeez leads for Millwall FC with 5.
• Trai Hume has accumulated 10 yellow cards, the most for Sunderland AFC. George Saville has 8 for Millwall FC.
• A year ago, Sunderland AFC was 12th in the league with 48 points; now they are 4th with 69 points.
• A year ago, Millwall FC was 16th with 43 points; now they are 11th with 51 points.
• Sunderland AFC has conceded goals in each of their last 6 matches.
• Sunderland AFC wins the first half in 36% of their games, while Millwall FC does so in 25%.
• Sunderland AFC wins 36% of halftime scores, compared to 25% for Millwall FC.
• Their most recent meeting ended with a 1-1 draw.
• Sunderland AFC wins 75% of home matches when leading 1-0.
• Millwall FC wins 66% of away matches when leading 0-1.
• Sunderland AFC wins 20% of home games when trailing 0-1.
• Millwall FC wins 8% of away games when down 1-0.
• Millwall FC’s Championship performance is currently better than Sunderland AFC’s.
• Sunderland AFC’s recent form over the last 5 matches surpasses Millwall FC’s.
• In the last 5 encounters, Sunderland AFC and Millwall FC have each won 1 game, with 3 draws.
• Sunderland AFC averages 1.2 goals per match against Millwall FC; Millwall FC averages 0.8 goals against Sunderland.
• The average total goals in matches between these teams is 2.
• The average number of first-half goals in games between Sunderland AFC and Millwall FC is 0.4.
• Sunderland AFC scores an average of 1.38 goals at home, while Millwall FC scores 0.93 goals away.