The upcoming match between Sunderland and Preston North End is expected to be a closely contested one. While Preston North End is known for playing well, especially away from home, they have struggled to find the back of the net in away games. On the other hand, Sunderland has been in better form recently and has a strong goal-scoring record at home.
Looking at the past encounters between these two teams, we can anticipate an exciting match with plenty of goals. Sunderland has a slight edge over Preston North End in terms of recent form, with the away team facing defensive issues when playing on the road. The last few head-to-head matches resulted in 2 wins for the home team, 1 draw, and 2 wins for the away team.
Sunderland, under the guidance of Régis Le Bris, has been scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game, showcasing their attacking prowess. On the other hand, Preston North End, managed by Paul Heckingbottom, has been slightly less prolific in front of goal, with an average of 1 goal scored per game.
It will be interesting to see how both teams approach this match tactically. While Preston North End will look to maintain their solid away form and grind out a result, Sunderland will aim to capitalize on their home advantage and continue their goal-scoring form. The match is set to be a test of Preston North End's defensive capabilities against Sunderland's attacking threat.
