Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland: Match Preview & Prediction
Lineups
Starting XI
- 1Bart Verbruggen
- 27Mats Wieffer
- 42Diego Coppola
- 21Olivier Boscagli
- 24Ferdi Kadıoğlu
- 26Yasin Ayari
- 13Jack Hinshelwood
- 11Yankuba Minteh
- 8Brajan Gruda
- 29Maxim De Cuyper
- 10Georginio Rutter
Subs
- 34Joël Veltman
- 22Kaoru Mitoma
- 19Charalampos Kostoulas
- 20James Milner
- 14Tom Watson
- 23Jason Steele
- 54Freddie Simmonds
- 49Joe Knight
- 58Nehemiah Oriola
Coach
- Fabian Hurzeler
Starting XI
- 22Robin Roefs
- 20Nordi Mukiele
- 5Daniel Ballard
- 15Omar Alderete
- 32Trai Hume
- 34Granit Xhaka
- 6Lutsharel Geertruida
- 11Chris Rigg
- 28Enzo Le Fée
- 24Simon Adingra
- 9Brian Brobbey
Subs
- 14Romaine Mundle
- 19Habib Diarra
- 18Wilson Isidor
- 1Anthony Patterson
- 3Dennis Cirkin
- 33Leo Fuhr Hjelde
- 4Dan Neil
- 50Harrison Jones
- 12Eliezer Mayenda
Coach
- Regis Le Bris
Match Events
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19'B. Gruda
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34'D. Coppola
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46'out: M. Wiefferin: J. Veltman
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63'out: S. Adingrain: R. Mundle
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64'out: C. Riggin: H. Diarra
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64'out: M. De Cuyperin: K. Mitoma
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71'out: J. Hinshelwoodin: J. Milner
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71'out: Y. Mintehin: C. Kostoulas
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72'out: B. Brobbeyin: W. Isidor
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79'D. Ballard
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86'E. Le Fee
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87'out: B. Grudain: T. Watson
Head-to-Head Comparison
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Strength
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Attacking Potential
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Defensive Potential
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Strength head-to-head
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Goals head-to-head
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Wins head-to-head
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Poisson Distribution
Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings
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Round2011-08-23The American Express Community Stadium (Brighton, East Sussex)
Brighton
1 - 0Sunderland
The American Express Stadium will host a match that could have a significant impact on the middle of the Premier League table, as Brighton & Hove Albion face Sunderland.
During the 2025/2026 season, Brighton briefly found themselves in unusually high league positions, but recent setbacks have brought them back down to earth. In their three matches prior to this one, Brighton lost twice, to Aston Villa (3–4) and Liverpool (2–0), and were also held to a draw by relegation contenders West Ham United (1–1).
Sunderland continue to impress, holding a strong eighth place after 17 rounds with 26 points. In the previous matchday, they confidently defeated Newcastle United at home, with their defense once again delivering an excellent performance and keeping a clean sheet.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland: Best Odds
| ⚽ ️ Bookmaker | ⚡️ Total Over 2,5 | 💎 Total Under 2,5 |
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| ⚽ ️ Stake | 1.82 | 2.05 |
| ⚽ ️ 20Bet | 1.83 | 2.03 |
| ⚽ ️ Betway | 1.80 | 2.10 |
| ⚽ ️ SpinBet | 1.80 | 1.95 |
| ⚽ ️ Bet 365 | 1.83 | 2.04 |
Prediction for the Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland
Brighton are expected to control possession and push forward, driven by home support. However, this scenario suits Sunderland perfectly, as they are comfortable conceding initiative and punishing opponents who overcommit in attack. A low-scoring encounter is likely, and a goalless draw would not be surprising. The recommended bet here is Under 2.5 goals.
