Bristol City v Sunderland result predicted by supercomputer 

Sunderland travel to face Bristol City this Friday, with hopes of getting back to winning ways.

Sunderland have nothing left to play for ahead of the final four games of the season, and you can sense that in the way performances have dropped off as of late.

With a playoff spot already cemented, Regis Le Bris has shown his willingness to rotate his team in a bid to save the fitness of his key players.

However, by doing so, he taking the risk of entering the playoffs without momentum, which could prove to be costly.

Sunderland need to win v Bristol City

Form isn’t necessarily essential heading into the playoffs, as proven when Southampton won just one of their final four games of the season last time out, but it certainly serves as a positive.

If Sunderland can build some momentum now, while also managing the fitness of the players who can make a difference, they stand a very good chance of making a return to the Premier League.

However, according to the latest predictions from the Opta supercomputer, that is not expected to come this weekend, with a draw forecasted ahead of their clash with Bristol City.

Sunderland have just a 30.4 per cent chance of all three points, while the hosts have been awarded a 42.9 per cent chance of a win.

A draw is the most likely outcome, with a 26.7 per cent chance.

Le Bris faces difficult scenario at Sunderland

Sunderland fans have started to voice their concerns at the recent performances, and while warranted, it will serve as little benefit heading into the Championship playoffs.

Ultimately, the final three games of this campaign will come down to who is the best team over the course of 180 minutes and 90 minutes, respectively.

Once those encounters arrive, form essentially goes out the window, but confidence will still play a huge role.