Sunderland vs Stoke City Prediction, Lineups, Preview, and Team News | FA Cup, January 11, 2025

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• Tournament: FA Cup
• Date: Saturday, Jan 11
• Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stadium of Light, England

Stoke City will travel to Sunderland for their third round of the 2024/25 FA Cup season at the Stadium of Light. The Cottagers will aim to secure their second win of the season against the hosts.

Hosts Sunderland have been flying high in the Championship this season despite struggling against the visitors in their most recent fixture. They still remain unbeaten on home soil this season and are one of the favourites to earn to the Premier League next season. Le Bris’s side are now three points shy of table-toppers Leeds United.

Meanwhile, Stoke City would move up the table but have managed only one win in their last five matches. It has been a mixed campaign so far for the Potters who have been inconsistent with their performances lately. New manager Mark Robins has employed a possession-based style since his arrival.

Sunderland Team News

Sunderland squad will be without the services of Chris Rigg, Alan Browne, Salis Abdul Samed, Ahmed Abdullahi, Romaine Mundle, Ian Poveda and Tommy Watson. Central defender Dan Ballard will also be sidelined for third fourth straight game.

Stoke City Team News

As for the visiting side, midfielders Ben Pearson and Jordan Thompson will be out for this tie. Million Manhoef has also been sidelined for this fixture.

Sunderland vs Stoke City Predicted Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Patterson

Defenders: Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin

Midfielders: Neil, Bellingham, Rigg

Forwards: Roberts, Mayenda, Isidor

Stoke City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Johansson

Defenders: Wilmot, Rose, Gibson

Midfielders: Tchamadeu, Seko, Burger, Bocat

Forwards: Moran, Koumas, Cannon

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 156 times in the past, with Sunderland winning 68 of those games. Stoke City have also won 50 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 38 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Sunderland vs Stoke City

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

The French forward has a great start to his Championship campaign having joined from Zenit St. Petersburg on a season-long loan. Isidor has bagged eight goals in 23 appearances so far this season.

Thomas Cannon (Stoke City)

Striker Thomas Cannon scored the stoppage-time winner in Stoke’s latest win over Sunderland in December 2024. He has emerged as a vital player for the Potters having scored nine goals in 22 appearances.

Sunderland vs Stoke City Prediction

Sunderland have made a remarkable start to the season but have lost their recent matchup against Stoke City. They also enter this game on the back of a 1-0 win over struggling Portsmouth in the last game. The promotion-chasing hosts will meet Stoke City for the third time this season and would want to move to the next round of the FA Cup competition.

As for Stoke City, they have undergone a tumultuous period and are coming off a goalless draw with Plymouth Argyle in their latest game. They are languishing in the second half of the table and have struggled to find the back of the net in most of their recent games. The Potters have managed only one victory in their last five games in the league.

Predicted Score: Sunderland 3-1 Stoke City

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