Dugout Discussion
10 April 2016 1439 comments
James Barnes James Barnes
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In their quest to beat to the drop, Sunderland will attempt to de-rail Leicester City’s formidable title charge at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats lost just one of their last seven match-ups, while the Foxes are on a six-match unbeaten streak.

Although Sunderland ranked third for attempts (64) and seventh for shots inside the box (34) across their previous seven outings, they suffered from the third-worst shot-conversion rate (6.3%). The Wearsiders have lacked an attacking spark at home all season, placing fifth-bottom for goals (17), joint-second-bottom for shots inside the box (99) and bottom for big chances (11). That being said, Sunderland have conceded the joint-sixth-fewest goals in home matches (16).

Owing to Leicester’s supreme defensive effort of late, they’ve been able to register five 1-0 wins in their last six fixtures. Aside from notching four cleans sheets in as many matches, the East Midlanders’ rearguard restricted their opponents to the joint-fifth-fewest big chances (three) during that stretch. It’s worth noting, however, that only three sides have allowed more shots inside the box in away ties (151) than Leicester.

  1. TheShinKicker
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Young as CF instead of Martial. WTF van gaal?

  2. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Cmon Martial, need a saviour

  3. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Is it just me or is the WC template in tatters?

  4. Steve McCroskey
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Back 3 of Moreno, Fuchs and Toby