Miguel Meléndez
On Tuesday, Luton Town vs Sunderland will battle it out to decide which one will be the first finalist to ascend to the Premier League in the second leg game of the EFL Championship Playoffs semifinal. The first leg was won by Sunderland at home 2-1.
The Stadium of Light was the venue for the first encounter of this series, where Luton Town took the lead early on with a goal from Elijah Adebayo in the 11th minute. Before halftime, Amad Diallo leveled the game at 39 minutes, and Trai Hume scored the definitive 2-1 in the second half. With this minimal difference, this decisive match will resume on Tuesday at Kenilworth Road.
Without further ado, for the best analysis, prediction, possible lineups, and odds of this clash between Luton Town vs Sunderland, head over to JefeBet. You’ll find all the other thrilling EFL Championship Playoff games there, too.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Luton Town vs Sunderland EFL Championship Playoffs Semifinal Second Leg Game on May 16, 2023
- Where: Kenilworth Road, Luton, England
- When: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Luton Town (+110) / Tie (+230) / Sunderland (+260)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+105) / Under (-151)
- Both teams score: Yes (-114) / No (-125)
All odds are provided by Unibet and BetMGM.
Betting on Luton Town Football Club
Luton Town finished third with 80 points after the 46-game EFL Championship season. The team managed to secure the third spot, despite winning just one of the last four matches.
In fact, prior to this Luton Town vs Sunderland clash, the team ended the season drawing the last two league games away to Blackburn Rovers, and at home to Hull City, which ended in a goalless draw.
Possible Lineup (3-5-2): Ethan Horvath; Gabriel Osho, Tom Lockyer, Amari’i Bell; Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Marvelous Nakamba, Luke Berry, Fred Onyedinma, Alfie Doughty; Carlton Morris, Elijah Adebayo.
Betting on Sunderland Association Football Club
Sunderland, on the other hand, managed to make it into the playoffs on the final day of the season, after a resounding 3-0 victory over Preston North End, and edging out Blackburn Rovers on goal difference for that coveted sixth spot.
Sunderland had a strong finish to its EFL Championship season, going undefeated in the last nine matches, with four wins and five draws. This gave the team the chance to fight for a return to the Premier League.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Anthony Patterson; Niall Huggins, Trai Hume, Luke O’Nien, Lynden Gooch; Dan Neil, Pierre Ekwah; Amad Diallo, Alex Pritchard, Jack Clarke; Joe Gelhardt.
JefeBet Prediction
There’s still everything to play for in this semifinal tie after Sunderland managed to come out on top in the first leg. The second leg will take place at Kenilworth Road, where Luton Town proved to be a force to be reckoned with during the season, and was one of the main reasons the team finished in third place.
It’s worth noting that Carlton Morris scored 20 goals in the tournament, leading the home team’s attack and ranking third in the overall competition. With just one goal to make up from Saturday’s game, the mission seems very feasible for the hosts in the upcoming Luton Town vs Sunderland. Therefore, at JefeBet, we believe that Luton Town will win, turn the tie around, and compete in the promotion playoffs final game in England.
Prediction: Luton Town Moneyline (LUT 2-0 SUN).
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