Sunderland vs Coventry Prediction: 4/1 Betting Tip, Lineups Confirmed & More

Sunderland and Coventry City are moments away from locking horns at the Stadium of Light for the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.

With a coveted spot at Wembley to face Sheffield United on the line, Sunderland take a slender 2-1 lead into this crucial return fixture following their first-leg win.

There’s everything still to play for - and with kick-off at 8pm, there’s still time to explore our top betting tips and check out the confirmed team news.

Sunderland vs Coventry Betting Tips

Sunderland ended an alarming slump of five straight defeats with a potentially pivotal 2-1 first leg win away to Coventry last week.

That result has seen the Black Cats installed as clear 1/5 favourites to reach the final, while Coventry have drifted out to 10/3. The Sky Blues have struggled on the road of late, losing four of their last five away games and failing to secure an away win since early March.

The result of last week's battle has seen a shift in momentum and, while the tie remains delicately balanced, that crucial away win will have reinvigorated Regis Le Bris' Sunderland, who I’m backing to finish the job and secure a coveted spot at Wembley.

For added value, I’ve paired Sunderland to progress with both teams to score during the 90 minutes, which is available at 11/10 with bet365.

We tipped Jack Rudoni at 43/20 to score or assist in the first leg, and he delivered, heading home Coventry’s equaliser.

The in-form midfielder has been a standout performer this season, hitting double digits in both goals (10) and assists (12) in the Championship. He’s found the net seven times in his last 11 outings, including an impressive three goals in his last two appearances.

While I fancy Sunderland to edge their way into the final, Coventry are unlikely to go quietly, and Rudoni looks an attractive option at 4/1 with BetMGM to get on the scoresheet once again.

Sunderland vs Coventry Lineups Confirmed

Sunderland are unchanged from the team that won the first leg 2-1.

Ephron Mason-Clark comes in for Coventry in place of Brandon Thomas-Asante, with Victor Torp and  Norman Bassette both absent.

The full starting lineups can be viewed in the graphic below.