Alex Neil is set to make changes to the team which won 2-0 at Dundee United on Saturday, with the head coach looking to provide his squad with sufficient game time ahead of the new campaign.
New signing Aji Alese is expected to feature again after coming off the bench at Tannadice Park.
After their meeting with Bradford, Sunderland have two more friendly matches against Accrington Stanley and Hartlepool before their season opener against Coventry.
Here’s our predicted line-up for the Bradford match:
After their meeting with Bradford, Sunderland have two more friendly matches against Accrington Stanley and Hartlepool before their season opener against Coventry.
5. LB: Aji Alese
Came off the bench to play as a left centre-back at Dundee. Neil said after the game that Sunderland's new signing can also provide cover at left-back. Photo: Frank Reid
6. CM: Jay Matete
Started in the holding midfield role against Roma and looked comfortable in possession. The 21-year-old can also be effective when dribbling the ball forward from midfield. Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2022
7. CM: Luke O’Nien
Has already played as a centre-back and an attacking midfielder during pre-season. The 27-year-old performed well in the middle of the park at the end of last season. Photo: Frank Reid
8. RW: Lynden Gooch
Started at right-back against Roma and is willing to do a job for the team. Could be moved further forward into his favoured attacking role. Photo: Frank Reid