Sunderland vs Swansea: Preview and Predictions

Sunderland vs Swansea
English Premier League
Date: Saturday, 13th May 2017
Kick-off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

The Swans will be looking to avoid the fate of their opposition who will be joining Championship next season.

However, Sunderland did a huge favor to Swansea when they beat Hull City in the previous round with 2-0. Swansea are now a point ahead of the Tigers in the extremely tight relegation battle with only two matches remaining to be played.

Also, Swans beat Everton 1-0 at Liberty, so if they continue with solid performances they might see the light at the end of the tunnel and secure Premier League status for 2017/18 season.

Sunderland

David Moyes’ men faced the relegation two weeks ago but they still managed to complicate the survival race in English top flight.

Sunderland were poor this season, even at Stadium of Light. Their overall home record this season reads W3 D5 L10 with 16 goals scored and twice as much conceded.

Swansea

The Swans need to keep a cool head and remain extremely focused in the remaining two games. The situation has worked out perfectly for them after the last weekend and they will be certainly looking to utilize it.

However, their performances on the road after 18 visits aren’t promising. Three wins, two draws and thirteen defeats with 16 goals scored and 36 conceded – a record is pointing to another loss, but as they are facing the worst team in the league, their chances are not so bad.

Sunderland vs Swansea: Head-to-head

The Swans beat Sunderland earlier this season with 3-0 at Liberty. Three out of last five meetings between the two sides ended without a winner.

Sunderland vs Swansea: Prediction

The hosts have nothing to play for other than prestige, but for the guests, this is the most important game of the season. Swansea can’t allow dropping any points here and a victory could significantly boost their chances of survival.