Alex Neil’s side drew 1-1 with Coventry in their first game of the season after Viktor Gyokeres’ equaliser cancelled out Jack Clarke’s opener.
City, meanwhile, were beaten 2-1 by Hull after the Tigers scored a stoppage-time winner at the MKM Stadium.
Nigel Pearson’s side predominantly played with a back three and wing-backs last season, so Neil may choose to match the opposition up like he did against Coventry.
Here’s the Sunderland side we think could start at Ashton Gate this weekend:
Nigel Pearson’s side predominantly played with a back three and wing-backs last season, so Neil may choose to match the opposition up like he did against Coventry.