Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a dramatic English League Championship Promotion Semifinals second leg at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland and Coventry City battled to a 1-1 draw after extra time. Sunderland advanced to the final with a 3-2 aggregate score. Coventry City dominated possession with 58.4%, unleashing 20 shots, while Sunderland had 41.6% possession and 16 shots. Despite the Sky Blues’ attacking efforts, they only managed two shots on target, highlighting Sunderland's defensive resilience. Ephron Mason-Clark scored for Coventry in the 76th minute, but Danny Ballard's dramatic goal in the 122nd minute sealed Sunderland's victory, sending the home crowd into raptures.
The match was fiercely contested, evidenced by the high foul count (Sunderland 19, Coventry 17) and a total of nine yellow cards (Sunderland 6, Coventry 3). The AI pre-game prediction favored a Sunderland win, but the game ended in a draw, proving the unpredictable nature of football, especially in high-stakes playoff matches. Although the AI anticipated a balanced game, Sunderland were rated slightly higher before the game.
Sunderland's recent form has been patchy, with several losses prior to the playoffs, while Coventry had also struggled for consistency, losing three of their five previous games before playoffs. This game reflects Sunderland's improved form in high-pressure situations, contrasting with their struggles in the latter part of the regular season. Given the recent head-to-head record, where Coventry had been dominant, Sunderland showed great character to turn the tide in this crucial two-legged tie.