The Macron Stadium plays host to a classic basement battle on Tuesday evening as Chris Coleman takes his resurgent Sunderland side to Bolton in a real relegation six-pointer. With 4 points separating the sides in the table, a win for Bolton would allow the Trotters to really pull away from safety whilst if the Black Cats were to win the race for survival becomes a very open one once again.
Sky Bet Championship – Bolton Wanderers vs Sunderland – Macron Stadium, Tuesday 20th February 2018, Kick-off: 20.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 21/10 at Betway |
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Bolton Wanderers
SunderlandBolton Wanderers
The Trotters are immersed in a relegation scrap and currently find themselves 19th in the Championship table having only registered 7 league wins all season. Phil Parkinson’s men have shown resilience in recent weeks however and have only lost one of their last 6 Championship fixtures – including a 1-0 win over Bristol City in their last home game.
Following the departure of Gary Madine, Sammy Ameobi now tops the scoring charts for the White Men with 4 goals in all competitions this season.
Sunderland
Former Wales boss Chris Coleman has been unable to fully galvanise the Mackems who currently sit 23rd in the Championship table. They are 2 points from safety currently and their return of 26 points from 31 games – with only 5 league wins – is simply not good enough for a team of their stature.
Aiden McGeady is the principal goal threat for Sunderland with the Irish international bagging 6 goals in all competitions this term.
Head to Head
Sunderland lead the head to head between the sides 62:49 with another 35 matches ending as draws historically.
The previous meeting between the sides was a highly entertaining 3-3 draw with Lewis Grabban (x2) and Paddy McNair scoring for Sunderland whilst Sammy Ameobi, Karl Henry and Gary Madine replied for Bolton.
Bolton Wanderers vs Sunderland Odds and Predictions
Both sides are known for their attacking football and leaky defences making it an attractive proposition on paper.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 8/11 with Betbright.
Both sides like to play on the front foot and get the ball into the opposition’s half.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a very wise move at 4/5 with Coral.
Aiden McGeady played an instrumental role in Sunderland’s impressive comeback at Bristol City last time out and looks in good form.
Aiden McGeady to score anytime looks an overpriced bet at 49/19 with Uni Bet.
With so much at stake this game could well boil over and there could be plenty of cards shown here.
A red card in the game is a distinct possibility at 5/2 with William Hill.
Bolton Wanderers vs Sunderland Score Prediction
Bolton Wanderers 2 – 2 Sunderland – 14/1 with BetVictor.
Top Bolton Wanderers vs Sunderland Betting Tip
This promises to be highly entertaining game between two exciting teams so expect goals, cards and drama. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 17/5 with William Hill.