Sunderland A.F.C vs Preston North End: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Sunderland A.F.C

D D W L L

16th place in England Championship

2-0

01/01/2024 08:30

Preston North End

W L L L L

10th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Preston North End on 01 January 2024 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Preston North End preview before placing your bet.

Sunderland A.F.C will face Preston North End in England Championship on January 1, 2024 at 08:30.
Sunderland A.F.C are currently 16th with 56 points after 46 matches.
Preston North End sit 10th with 63 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.55.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2024-01-01

Sunderland A.F.C vs Preston North End - Prediction & Odds

Sunderland A.F.C

Preston North End

2024-01-01 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 01/01/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

12/08/2023 10:00

Preston North End

2 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

08/05/2023 10:00

Preston North End

0 - 3

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

01/10/2022 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

17/03/2018 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 2

Preston North End

ENG LCH

30/09/2017 10:00

Preston North End

2 - 2

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

06/01/2007 11:00

Preston North End

1 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG FAC

Preston North End

33%

Draw

33%

Sunderland A.F.C

33%

Sunderland A.F.C Last 6 matches

29/12/2023 15:45

Rotherham United 1 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

26/12/2023 11:00

Hull City 0 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

23/12/2023 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 0 - 3 Coventry City

ENG LCH

16/12/2023 11:00

Bristol City 1 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

12/12/2023 16:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 0 Leeds United

ENG LCH

09/12/2023 08:30

Sunderland A.F.C 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA)

ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Preston North End

29/12/2023 15:45

Preston North End 0 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday

ENG LCH

26/12/2023 08:30

Preston North End 2 - 1 Leeds United

ENG LCH

22/12/2023 15:45

Swansea City 2 - 1 Preston North End

ENG LCH

16/12/2023 11:00

Preston North End 1 - 5 Watford

ENG LCH

12/12/2023 15:45

Huddersfield Town 1 - 3 Preston North End

ENG LCH

09/12/2023 11:00

Norwich City 0 - 0 Preston North End

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Preston North End

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.10

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 48 matches

YesNo

29 (60%)19 (40%)

In last 48 matches

NoYes

31 (65%)17 (35%)

Sunderland A.F.C

Recent matches

Preston North End

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sunderland A.F.C

Preston North End

Shots

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

14.42 avg / game

Blocked

215 total

Avg. 4.78

Preston North End

Total shots

9.54 avg / game

Blocked

146 total

Avg. 3.11

Sunderland A.F.C Pass Preston North End

Total passes

24100

Avg. 502 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

17932

Avg. 374 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

44%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sunderland A.F.C

Played games

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.21

5.98

287

Corners

203

4.23

20.79

998

Throw-ins

1137

23.69

1.85

Offsides

1.88

2.52

121

GK saves

148

3.08

Sunderland A.F.C

DISCIPLINARY

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.15

103

113

2.35

0.04

0.02

10.04

482

Fouls

602

12.54

16.79

806

Tackles

881

18.35

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How We Build the Sunderland A.F.C vs Preston North End Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Preston North End on 01 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Preston North End Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Preston North End's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Sunderland A.F.C and Preston North End sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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