The Premier League Matchday 13 encounter between Sunderland and Bournemouth will take place on November 29 at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland vs. Bournemouth: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sunderland
Regis Le Bris's side visited Fulham in the last round and suffered a 0-1 defeat. Prior to this, the team was unbeaten in four consecutive Premier League matches, securing two wins and two draws. Notably, the loss to the Londoners was only their third defeat in the current championship, with all losses occurring away from home. As a result, Sunderland has dropped to 7th place. It's also worth mentioning that matches involving the team have the fewest goals in the Premier League (along with Crystal Palace) – averaging 2.1 goals per game.
- The club has not lost in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches – 4 wins and 4 draws.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of Sunderland's last 9 league games.
- The team is yet to lose at home in the current Premier League season – 3 wins and 3 draws.
Predicted lineup for Sunderland (5-3-2)
Robin Rufs – Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Lutsharel Geertruida, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo Mandava – Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fe – Bertrand Traore, Wilson Isidor.
Defender Dennis Cirkin and midfielder Habib Diarra are sidelined due to injuries.
Bournemouth
Like their opponents, Andoni Iraola's side has failed to win in three consecutive Premier League matches. Following away defeats to Manchester City (1-3) and Aston Villa (0-4), the club hosted West Ham at home but only managed a 2-2 draw. During the match, the team was trailing by two goals. Consequently, Bournemouth has dropped to eighth place in the league table. It's also noteworthy that the team's matches average 3.25 goals (the second-highest in the Premier League).
- The team has not lost in 9 of their last 11 league matches (5 wins and 4 draws).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of Bournemouth's last 7 Premier League games.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of the club's last 7 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Bournemouth (3-5-2)
Djorde Petrovic – Bafode Diakite, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert – Lewis Cook, Tyler Adams, Alex Scott, David Brooks, Marcus Tavernier – Ely Junior Krupi, Evanilson.
Forwards Justin Kluivert and Ben Doak are out due to injuries.
Referee
Tony Robinson (England)
Matches – 17 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 18%.
Sunderland vs. Bournemouth: Match Prediction
Both opponents have slipped out of the top four due to their small winless streaks. In this head-to-head clash, they will determine who deserves to continue fighting for a place in the Champions League zone and who will drop further down the league table. Defeating Sunderland at their stadium is incredibly difficult, as many Premier League veterans have already discovered. The club not only remains unbeaten but has also never left their field without scoring.
In addition to the hosts' goals, I expect the visitors to score as well. Bournemouth has failed to score in only two matches this season. Furthermore, Iraola's side has scored in 19 of their last 21 away Premier League matches. However, the team has also conceded in 14 of their last 16 away league games. Moreover, both teams have scored in 13 of Bournemouth's last 16 away Premier League matches.
My prediction – Both teams to score – yes
