Sunderland vs Bournemouth: Preview and Predictions

Sunderland vs Bournemouth
English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 29th April 2017
Kick-off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

The Swan Song of relegation will be buzzing in the ears of David Moyes as his Sunderland team play hosts to Bournemouth for Saturday’s Premier League fixture.

The 1-0 loss on the mid-week against fellow relegation contenders Middlesbrough has left the Black Cats in tatters as their distance to safety is increased by a mammoth 12 points. Dropping points against Bournemouth will confirm Sunderland’s relegation with four rounds left to play.

On the other hand, Bournemouth had their midweek free and their league match was a comfortable 4-0 home win against the Boro. They are 13th in the league and only have a 7-point cushion over the drop zone. So, Eddie Howe’s men might need a couple of wins to maintain their status as a Premier League team next season.

Sunderland are without a win in nine league matches and failed to score in 8 of those. Meanwhile, the Cherries will be looking for their first away game after failing in 7 previous trips.

Sunderland vs Bournemouth: Head-to-head

The Black Cats earned a rare win when they Bournemouth earlier this season. While Cherries were unbeaten in last season’s clashes with a home win and 1-1 draw in the fixture at the Stadium of light.

Sunderland vs Bournemouth: Prediction

There is little to write about Sunderland’s performances since the start of the new year 2017. They had enough chances to save their season, but they are in deep waters. Bournemouth are a poor away side; therefore the home side has a good chance to get something out of this game.

We believe, a draw is the most probable out, which inturn relegates Sunderland to the Championship when the final whistle blows at the Stadium of Light on Saturday evening.