Defences may come to the fore at Stadium of Light

Swansea's fate is back in their hands and they are odds-on to keep it that way by winning at Sunderland.

The Swans will be feeling positive after taking seven points from their last three games but they cannot afford any complacency against the relegated Black Cats, who fought hard to win 2-0 at Hull last weekend.

Sunderland have not scored enough goals and Swansea have netted just 16 in 18 away games. It all points to a tight, low-scoring encounter.

Recommendation
Under 2.5 goals
1pt 21-20 Betfair

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Team news
Sunderland
Sunderland have no fresh injuries and could be unchanged after winning 2-0 at Hull last weekend.

Swansea
Wayne Routledge (hernia) and Angel Rangel (foot) are back in contention but unlikely to force themselves back into the starting line-up. Jefferson Montero (hamstring) and Nathan Dyer (Achilles) are out.

Key stat
Eight of Sunderland's last ten games have featured fewer than three goals.