Tranmere vs Sunderland Match Preview

Tranmere is ranked at the 21st place with 22 points. They are in a very bad form, with two draws, and three losses in the last five matches, actually, t they are winless for the last nine matches across all competitions. They got promoted from League Two and it seems they are one of the seriously risked teams to get relegated back to it.

They have the third-worst attack in the league with 28 goals scored so far and they will have to face a very solid team in defense like Sunderland. Their defense is not any better, as they have the fourth-worst in the league with 45 goals in 25 games.

Sunderland, on the other hand, is ranked at the 7th place with 42 points. Currently, they sit out of the playoff zone, but with a probable win here they could reenter for the playoffs and aim even going higher, as they have two games in hand. They come after three wins and two draws over the last five matches.

It seems like they have forgotten about that bad time where they went winless for five games in the league. While now they are unbeaten in the last five encounters with four wins and four draws. In the previous game this season they demolished Tranmere with a clear 5-0 win at home.

In conclusion, I think Sunderland can win this match. They are a better team built for promotion and after failing to achieve it last season on the playoffs final should give them a lesson and be more motivated to earn direct promotion. I do not see them making a false step against a Tranmere that seems destined to struggle until the end for relegation.