Premier LeagueSunderland predictions & form
Form, key numbers, next matches and our pick record for Sunderland, updated every morning from the same data behind our match analyses.
🧠 At a glance
Sunderland are 14th in the Premier League and in mixed form, with 2 wins from their last 6 matches.
📅 Next matches
Upcoming fixtures in the competitions we cover.
- SunderlandSat 10 Oct, 14:00 UTC
Brighton
📊 Key numbers
Based on Sunderland’s last 6 matches (22 Aug to 20 Sep) in the Premier League and UEFA Europa League. League averages come from every Premier League match this season, so you can see whether a number is high or low.
better than the league averagearound averageworseplaying style, not good or bad
What do these numbers mean?
Clean sheet: a match in which the team did not concede a goal.
Matches with 3+ goals: both teams together scored three or more. Bookmakers call this “over 2.5 goals”.
Both teams scored: each side scored at least once, whatever the result.
Strength rating (Elo): goes up after a win and down after a defeat, more so against strong opponents. Higher means stronger; the ranking compares it with the other teams in the same competition.
📉 League position by round
Sunderland are 14th in the Premier League after round 5, with 4 points from 5 matches. Calculated from every Premier League result so far.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Manchester United |
5 | +0 | 5 |
| 13 |  Nottingham Forest |
5 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland |
5 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace |
5 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa |
5 | -5 | 4 |
📈 Recent form
- LManchester City 5-3 SunderlandPremier League · 2026-09-20
- WSunderland 1-0 AZ AlkmaarUEFA Europa League · 2026-09-16
- LSunderland 0-2 ArsenalPremier League · 2026-09-12
- DBrentford 1-1 SunderlandPremier League · 2026-09-05
- WSunderland 1-0 FulhamPremier League · 2026-08-30
- LIpswich 2-1 SunderlandPremier League · 2026-08-22
🏟️ Season overview
Premier League 2026: 5 matches, 1 won, 1 drawn and 3 lost, with 6 scored and 10 conceded.
⏱️ When goals happen
Goals scored and conceded per 15 minutes this season, 6 scored and 10 conceded in total. Sunderland score most often in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Their goals are split evenly between the two halves. They concede most often in minutes 46-60 and 76-90.
👥 Players
The standout players for Sunderland this season, across all competitions. Ratings are the average match rating out of 10.
Top scorers and creators
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LE. Le Fée | MF | 5 | 439 | 2 | 0 | – | 7.67 |
| 2 | AN. Angulo | FW | 5 | 281 | 1 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.55 |
| 3 | IW. Isidor | FW | 6 | 241 | 1 | 0 | – | 6.67 |
| 4 | TC. Talbi | MF | 2 | 117 | 1 | 0 | – | 7.18 |
| 5 | MT. Meunier | DF | 6 | 368 | 0 | 1 | – | 6.68 |
| 6 | DH. Diarra | MF | 2 | 28 | 0 | 1 | – | 6.65 |
| 7 | SN. Sadiki | MF | 6 | 502 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 4.55 |
| 8 | XG. Xhaka | MF | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 🟨2 | 7.52 |
| 9 | RReinildo | DF | 8 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 7.04 |
| 10 | RR. Roefs | GK | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | – | 7.39 |
Show full squad (27 players)
Everyone who has played for this team this season, including players who have since left or gone out on loan.
| Player | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Cards | Rating | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (2) | |||||||
| RR. Roefs | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | – | 7.39 | GK |
| EM. Ellborg | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.88 | GK |
| Defenders (9) | |||||||
| RReinildo | 8 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 7.04 | DF |
| BD. Ballard | 5 | 398 | 0 | 0 | 🟨2 | 4.68 | DF |
| MT. Meunier | 6 | 368 | 0 | 1 | – | 6.68 | DF |
| MN. Mukiele | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 🟨2 | 7.08 | DF |
| HT. Hume | 5 | 353 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.98 | DF |
| DK. Danso | 3 | 264 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.75 | DF |
| AO. Alderete | 3 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.77 | DF |
| OL. O'Nien | 2 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 🟨2 | 6.57 | DF |
| MD. Methalie | 2 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.40 | DF |
| Midfielders (11) | |||||||
| SN. Sadiki | 6 | 502 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 4.55 | MF |
| XG. Xhaka | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 🟨2 | 7.52 | MF |
| LE. Le Fée | 5 | 439 | 2 | 0 | – | 7.67 | MF |
| FM. Fofana | 5 | 206 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.51 | MF |
| RC. Rigg | 4 | 122 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.09 | MF |
| TC. Talbi | 2 | 117 | 1 | 0 | – | 7.18 | MF |
| BJ. Bi | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.14 | MF |
| JJules Ahoka | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | – | 3.60 | MF |
| DH. Diarra | 2 | 28 | 0 | 1 | – | 6.65 | MF |
| BA. Browne | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.58 | MF |
| PT. Proctor | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.50 | MF |
| Forwards (4) | |||||||
| BB. Brobbey | 5 | 334 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.64 | FW |
| AN. Angulo | 5 | 281 | 1 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.55 | FW |
| IW. Isidor | 6 | 241 | 1 | 0 | – | 6.67 | FW |
| MR. Mundle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | FW |
| Other (1) | |||||||
| TT. Tuterov | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.52 | |
🎯 Our picks in Sunderland matches
0 won, 1 lost, 0 void: -0.50 units at a 1-unit stake per pick (½ = half result: half the stake won or lost, counted with the side it fell on). 1 backed Sunderland, 0 went against them. Every pick is published before kick-off.
- ½LIpswich 2-1 Sunderlandfor Sunderland Asian Handicap +0.75 @ 1.33 · 2026-08-22
❓ Frequently asked questions
When do Sunderland play next?
Sunderland host Brighton on Saturday 10 October 2026, 14:00 UTC.
How have Sunderland been playing lately?
Sunderland have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 6 matches, with 7 goals scored and 10 conceded.
Where do Sunderland play their home matches?
Sunderland play their home matches at Stadium of Light.
Where are Sunderland in the table?
Sunderland are 14th in the Premier League after round 5, with 4 points from 5 matches.
Who is Sunderland's top scorer?
E. Le Fée, with 2 goals in all competitions this season.
Are these Sunderland predictions free?
Yes. Every prediction and analysis on Daily Sport Pick is free, and we publish new match analyses every morning.
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