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.
