As Sunderland prepare to host Coventry City in the second leg of their Championship playoff semi-final, we’ve put together a Bet Builder that covers some promising selections based on recent form and match insights. Here’s a breakdown of each pick, complete with rationale based on the latest stats and performances.
Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Sunderland vs Coventry, which has been placed with William Hill:
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Eliezer Mayenda to Score
Eliezer Mayenda has shown a knack for finding the net at crucial moments, and he’ll be full of confidence heading into this fixture. The forward struck the decisive goal in Sunderland’s 2-1 win in the first leg, pouncing on a defensive error to slot home the winner in the 88th minute. This goal will have boosted his morale significantly, particularly after Sunderland had struggled in front of goal, failing to score in five of their prior six matches before that vital victory.
Furthermore, with Ian Poveda and Romaine Mundle sidelined through injury, the Black Cats will likely lean heavily on Mayenda for goals. Supported by creative talents like Patrick Roberts and Enzo Le Fee, Mayenda should get enough service to trouble Coventry’s backline, which has looked shaky at times. Given that Sunderland need to maintain their momentum to secure a place at Wembley, backing Mayenda to score feels like a solid selection for this Bet Builder.
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Haji Wright to Score
Haji Wright is another player to keep an eye on in this high-stakes clash. While the American forward was quiet in the first leg, he has a strong record against Sunderland this season, netting four times in two previous league meetings – including a hat-trick in Coventry’s 3-0 victory in March and another strike in the 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light in November.
Coventry’s reliance on Wright is clear, especially with fellow attacking option Norman Bassette ruled out. Wright will be supported by the likes of Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, and Brandon Thomas-Asante, and with Sunderland’s defence having conceded in six of their last seven home fixtures, the Sky Blues’ main target man is well-positioned to find the net once again.
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Reasoning Backing Eliezer Mayenda and Haji Wright to score, alongside each team earning over 3 corners, captures the likely fast-paced and open nature of this playoff clash. Both forwards have strong records against their opponents this season, and corners are expected as both sides push for a Wembley spot. | |
Each Team Over 3 Corners
With both sides needing to go for it in this crucial second leg, corners should come thick and fast. Coventry are known for pushing forward aggressively when chasing a result, and given their need to overturn a deficit, they’re unlikely to sit back. In fact, Coventry had 75% possession in the first leg, creating multiple opportunities to win corners despite falling short on the scoresheet.
Sunderland, on the other hand, will be equally determined to put the game to bed early, especially at home where their attacking play often results in set-piece situations. With players like Patrick Roberts and Enzo Le Fee capable of driving at defenders and winning corners, the Black Cats are also likely to reach this line comfortably.
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