Match Preview :

Both these sides goes into this match being in top form as Norwich are unbeaten in 2012, whilst defeat at Chelsea is the only defeat so far for Sunderland since the start of 2012.

Martin O'Neill will look to continue the Sunderland revival as they have climbed from battling relegation to breaking into the top 10. And a win against Norwich would lift Sunderland above their opponents and Everton into ninth in the Premier League, also being their highest position since the opening day of the season!

Meanwhile, Norwich have performed abovve everyone's expectations this season. After a poor start they have spent most of the season around 10th spot, combining it with established teams and picking up creditable draws against Chelsea and Liverpool. Meanwhile, Norwich have strengthened their squad with the signing of Ryan Bennett from Peterborough. However he will not be part of the game after being loaned back to the Peterborough until the end of February.

However, it should be noted that Norwich have lost on their last three visits to the Stadium of Light and could face a problem on their travel to the Stadium of Light here.

Team News :

Sunderland Team News :
New signing Wayne Bridge could go straight into the starting line-up for the game. This could also be his first appearance since playing in Manchester City's Carling Cup win over Birmingham in September.

Another new defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos did not complete his move from Wolfsburg in time however to be eligible for the game. Fraizer Campbell returned to first-team action in the FA Cup on Sunday, and could feature ast some stage which is good news for O'Neill, with Nicklas Bendtner ruled out of the next few games with a broken nose.

However, Titus Bramble is also a doubt for the game after suffering a setback in his recovery from Achilles and calf injuries.

Norwich Team News :
Norwich managed to keep away interest from Rangers to keep hold of Grant Holt during the transfer window. The 30-year-old has scored seven league goals this season and is available for tonight's clash. James Vaughan is in contention to return to the side after four months out with a knee injury. He was on target with the reserve team last week.

Goalkeeper Jed Steer impressed on his debut in the 2-1 FA Cup win over West Brom on Saturday, but the 19-year-old is likely to lose his place in the starting line-up to John Ruddy.

Possible lineups

Sunderland : Mignolet, Bardsley, O'Shea, Brown, Richardson, Larsson, Cattermole, Gardner, McClean, Wickham, Campbell.

Norwich : Ruddy, Whitbread, Naughton, Ayala, Martin, Fox, Johnson, Pilkington, Surman, Morison, Hoolahan.

Predictions

Go for Sunderland to win this match and break into the Top Ten considering that Norwich have lost their last three visits to the Stadium of Light previously.

The Pick :

Sunderland 2-1 Norwich

FIXED ODDS BETTING :

Take Sunderland to get the win.

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Sunderland to clear the 1/2 ball AH at 1.81 with Pinnacle Sports. They will beat Norwich who has a poor record at the Stadium of Light.