May 13, 2025
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Sunderland vs Coventry Betting Tips & Predictions
Tuesday | 19:00 UTC | Stadium of Light | EFL Championship Play-Off Semi-Final, Second Leg
Sunderland welcome Coventry to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday with one foot already in the play-off final. After a hard-fought 2-1 win in the first leg, the Black Cats are well-positioned to move one step closer to Premier League promotion.
Championship Play-Off Tips: Sunderland v Coventry
Sunderland’s form heading into this tie was shocking, with 5 straight losses under their belt prior to the play-off opener. They turned that format around as they came from behind to beat Coventry 2-1 at the CBS Arena, thanks to goals from Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda.
The two forwards were instrumental throughout the regular season, combining for 20 goals, and were again decisive in the first leg. Isidor is battling a minor injury, but is still expected to feature in this crucial decider.
Regis Le Bris’s side finished the regular season 7 points ahead of Coventry and showed more control in open play in the first leg. Backed by their home crowd, they’ll be confident of seeing the job through.
Championship Play-Off Tips: Sunderland v Coventry
Coventry have it all to do, but they’ve shown resilience throughout the campaign. Despite the loss last week, they can take some encouragement from the head-to-head record as Sunderland’s first-leg win was their first in the last 11 meetings.
Mark Robins’ men will likely lean on Jack Rudoni and Haji Wright, their top scorers, to provide the goals. Rudoni struck in the first leg, while Wright, who notched 11 league goals, will be eager to make an impact after a quiet showing last time out.
Expect the Sky Blues to come out with intent, but whether they can break down Sunderland away from home is the bigger question.
Sunderland vs Coventry Prediction & Odds
Sunderland are slight favourites at 2.31 to win again, while Coventry are 3.00 to force a turnaround. The draw is priced at 3.35, which would be enough for Sunderland to progress.
Both teams to score is available at 1.72, reflecting recent history, 6 of the last 10 meetings between the sides have seen goals at both ends.
Sunderland vs Coventry Players to Watch
Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda were the difference makers in the first leg. Isidor is 2.75 to score again anytime.
Jack Rudoni is always a threat from midfield and scored in the first leg, while Haji Wright leads the line for Coventry at 3.05 to find the net.
Sunderland vs Coventry Predicted Lineups
Sunderland: Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin; Roberts, Neil, Bellingham, Le Fee; Mayenda, Isidor
Coventry: Wilson; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva; Grimes, Sheaf; Sakamoto, Rudoni; Wright, Thomas-Asante
Sunderland vs Coventry Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Both Teams to Score – Yes – 1.72
✅ Sunderland to Win – 2.31
✅ Wilson Isidor to Score Anytime – 2.75
Odds correct at time of writing.
