Match Overview: Sunderland vs Brentford

The upcoming Premier League Matchday 3 fixture between Sunderland and Brentford is scheduled for August 30th at the Stadium of Light. This detailed preview offers a comprehensive look at the match, including a prediction, recommended bet, key odds, and relevant statistics.

Sunderland’s Current Form and League Return

Regis Le Bris’s squad made a strong return to the Premier League, securing a dominant 3-0 home victory against West Ham in their opening fixture. However, their momentum was quickly halted in the subsequent match, as newly promoted Burnley delivered a 2-0 defeat. Notably, Sunderland faltered significantly in the second half of their last game, conceding both goals after the break. This outcome extends the club’s uncompromising run across England’s top two divisions to 10 matches, consisting of 3 wins and 7 losses.

Key Sunderland Statistics

• Precisely two or three goals were scored in 5 of the club’s last 7 matches across both the Premier League and the Championship.
• At least one team failed to score in 6 of Sunderland’s last 8 outings in these two competitions.
• The team failed to score more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 home games in the Premier League and Championship.

Sunderland’s Projected Starting XI (4-3-3)*

Robin Roefs – Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo Mandava, Trai Hume – Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra – Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Talbi, Eliezer Mayenda.

Brentford’s Start to the Season

Brentford, also based in London, has accumulated 3 points after two rounds, all earned on home turf. Kit Andrews’ side commenced their season with a 1-3 away defeat against Nottingham Forest. However, they swiftly secured their first Premier League victory of the 2025/26 campaign in the subsequent fixture, overcoming Aston Villa 1-0 at home. This crucial win brought an end to their brief 3-match winless streak in the league, which included one draw and two losses.

Key Brentford Statistics

• The club has avoided defeat in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches (5 wins and 3 draws).
• Brentford boasts an impressive 11-match scoring streak in away Premier League fixtures.
• The Londoners have remained unbeaten in 10 of their last 12 away league encounters (7 victories and 3 draws).

Brentford’s Projected Starting XI (3-4-3)*

Caoimhin Kelleher – Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg – Yehor Yarmolyuk, Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jordan Henderson – Keane Lewis-Potter, Dango Ouattara, Igor Thiago.

Match Official: Anthony Taylor

Anthony Taylor (England)

Matches officiated – 33 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26 seasons);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 101;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;

Red cards shown – 6;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties awarded – 21% of matches.

Match Prediction: Sunderland’s Struggle for Survival

The home side of this upcoming encounter, Sunderland, faces a significant challenge in their bid to survive in the Premier League. While their opening 3-0 victory was encouraging, it’s crucial to acknowledge that their opponent, West Ham, has shown signs of a poor start to the season and appears likely to remain in the relegation zone for a considerable period. Sunderland primarily relies on their home ground for points, yet even in the Championship, the team struggled in their final home fixtures of the previous season, suffering four consecutive defeats.

Match Prediction: Brentford’s Strong Away Form

Brentford, conversely, demonstrates strong performances both at home and away. In their last 12 Premier League away matches, the club has only lost to Nottingham Forest and Newcastle (securing 7 wins and 3 draws). These are notably teams that finished within the top-6 last season. Furthermore, Brentford consistently finds the net in their away fixtures.

Final Betting Tip

Considering these factors, my prediction for this match is a ‘Brentford Asian Handicap (0)’.

Note on Lineups

* The starting lineup listed for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.