Sunderland's Relegation Odds: A Dubious Favorite Sunderland's reputation for defying odds has become a hallmark of their Premier League tenure.
But this season, they're among the bookmakers' favorites to drop down a division – a label that seems more like a cruel joke than a serious prediction.
Their underlying numbers from last season suggest they might not be as well equipped to handle the top flight as they were in their return campaign. However, several factors are at play here.