Sundareland take on the visitors Burnley in the round 24 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Monday, February 2nd at Stadium of Light (Sunderland).
Sunderland, despite a fairly rich history, had been stagnating in recent years, remaining no more than a mid-table Championship side. However, in the summer of 2024, Le Bris arrived and in his very first season in England managed to guide his new team into the Premier League, albeit through the playoff route. Moreover, once there, the newcomers quickly became one of the most pleasant surprises of the campaign. Even now, in the middle of winter, they continue to maintain a high tempo: they knocked Everton out of the cup and remain in the upper part of the Premier League table with a positive win-loss balance. Among other results, they also defeated Crystal Palace 2–1. After that, expectations were high ahead of the match against West Ham, but instead Sunderland suffered a 1–3 defeat. Overall, their recent performances confirm that this team is competitive even against established Premier League opposition. At the same time, occasional setbacks show that maintaining consistency at this level remains their main challenge.
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Burnley were not so long ago a solid Premier League mid-table side. However, a period of decline followed. Moreover, even when avoiding long stays in the Championship, they have failed to establish themselves back in the top flight. This was the case under Kompany, and so far the pattern is repeating itself with Parker. After taking charge following relegation from the Premier League, he managed to secure immediate promotion, but success at the higher level has been limited, with victories few and far between. Still, while staying near the bottom of the table, the underdogs continue to compete in the cup. They have managed to take points, albeit through draws, from both Manchester United and Liverpool, and also produced a solid display against Tottenham that ended 2–2, with the equalizer conceded late on. These results underline Burnley’s ability to raise their level against stronger opponents. Even in poor overall form, they remain dangerous when given space and motivation.
Last season in the Championship, the Black Cats scored the only goal across two meetings between the sides. However, in August at Turf Moor, the hosts secured a 2–0 victory. The hosts are clearly eager to return to winning ways. They are also fortunate to face a relatively comfortable opponent, even one that has shown flashes of form. We expect Sunderland to claim the victory.
Prediction for the match: Sunderland to win.
