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Premier League 2026/27

Sunderland vs Brentford prediction

Our predicted score is 1-0. Below: the goals outlook, the deciding factors and three bets from safe to long shot.

By Vishal Rao, Football EditorUpdated

43%Sunderland

25%draw

32%Brentford

Predicted score 1-0 (half-time 0-0), from the Malik Mumbai goals model.

Quick overview

  • Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Sunderland at 43%.
  • Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Sunderland get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at Stadium of Light.
  • Goals outlook: Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 52%.
  • Safest bet: Sunderland or draw (Double chance), about a 68% chance.

Who will win Sunderland vs Brentford?

Our Sunderland vs Brentford prediction is 1-0. Sunderland are 43% to win, the draw is 25%, and both teams score in 56% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 13 Mar 2027 at 20:30 IST.

Predicted score
1-0
Our pick
Sunderland, 43%
Draw
25%

What will decide it

The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.

  • Home advantage

    On top of being the stronger side, Sunderland get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at Stadium of Light.

    Helps Sunderland

  • Goals outlook

    Our model expects 2.8 goals, right on the line. Over 2.5 goals is close to a coin flip at 52%.

    Helps Even

  • Quality gap

    Sunderland are well ahead on our ratings, with the draw at just 25%. An early goal for them would be hard for Brentford to overturn.

    Helps Sunderland

How many goals in Sunderland vs Brentford?

Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.

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Both teams score 56%Over 2.5 goals 52%Expected goals 1.50 / 1.27

Best bets for Sunderland vs Brentford

One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.

  1. Safer

    Our chance 68%

    Double chance

    Sunderland or draw

    Wins if Sunderland win or the game ends level. Low odds, but it only loses to an upset.

  2. Value

    Our chance 56%

    Both teams to score

    Yes

    Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 56%.

  3. Long shot

    Our chance 9%

    Correct score

    Sunderland 1-0

    Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.

How the teams line up

Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Sunderland

A steady mid-table team, Sunderland defend well in front of their own fans at Stadium of Light but can struggle to turn possession into chances.

Away

Brentford

A steady mid-table team, Brentford defend well on the road at Stadium of Light but can struggle to turn possession into chances.

Match preview

The 2026/27 Premier League brings Brentford to Sunderland's Stadium of Light. Our goals model expects 1.50 goals from Sunderland and 1.27 from Brentford, which is where the 43% rating for Sunderland comes from. Team news lands about an hour before kick-off, and a key absence can move this more than anything else, so check the line-ups before you bet.

Sunderland and Brentford: the games either side

Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.

Sunderland play 10 days after their game at home to Man Utd on 03 Mar. Their next league game is away at Arsenal 7 days after this one. It is game 29 of 38 for them.

Brentford play 10 days after their game at home to Ipswich on 03 Mar. Their next league game is at home to Bournemouth 7 days after this one. It is game 29 of 38 for them.

The reverse fixture, at Gtech Community Stadium, was played on Sat, 05 Sept 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.

  1. 03 MarSunderland vs Man UtdStadium of Light
  2. 03 MarBrentford vs IpswichGtech Community Stadium
  3. 13 MarSunderland vs BrentfordStadium of LightThis match
  4. 20 MarArsenal vs SunderlandEmirates Stadium
  5. 20 MarBrentford vs BournemouthGtech Community Stadium

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Sunderland vs Brentford: questions fans ask

Quick answers to what readers ask us most.

Who will win Sunderland vs Brentford?

Sunderland, on our numbers: Sunderland 43%, draw 25%, Brentford 32%. The model uses club ratings, home advantage and recent form.

What time is Sunderland vs Brentford in India?

The game starts at 20:30 IST India time on Sat, 13 Mar 2027, which is 15:00 in the UK, at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.

What is the best bet for Sunderland vs Brentford?

Sunderland or draw is the safer option at 68%. The value pick is both teams to score: Yes (56%). Check the line-ups before you bet.

Sunderland vs Brentford match kaun jitega?

Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Sunderland favourite hain. Sunderland ka chance 43%, draw 25% aur Brentford ka chance 32% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.

Is Sunderland vs Brentford a derby?

No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Sunderland and London.

What is the score prediction for Sunderland vs Brentford?

We predict 1-0, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 12%.

Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Brentford?

We rate both teams to score at 56%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 52%.

Still unsure? Ask our team

Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.

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