Premier League
— Matchday 3
Brentford
vs
Sunderland
1X2
Brentford
50.1%
Draw
29%
Sunderland
20.9%
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
43%
Under 2.5
57%
BTTS
Both Score
47.4%
No
52.6%
Model Reasoning
Brentford favoured (50%)
Key factors:
• The model expects Brentford to create significantly more chances (1.5 xG vs 0.9 xG).
• Brentford are without key midfielder Fábio Carvalho (Cruciate ligament tear).
• Playing at home is a factor in Brentford's favour.
• Sunderland's attacking numbers are underwhelming.
• Brentford have had a long break of 13 days and may take time to find their rhythm.
Most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Brentford
L
D
D
D
W
Sunderland
D
D
W
W
L
Squad News
Brentford
- Injured Fábio Carvalho ★ Midfielder · Cruciate ligament tear
- Injured Benjamin Fredrick Defender · Knee injury
Sunderland
No known absences
Season Stats
1
Played
1
3
Points
0
3
Goals Scored
1
0
Goals Conceded
2
+3
Goal Diff
-1
1
Clean Sheets
0
Head to Head
1 match played
Brentford
Draws
Sunderland
Last meeting (7 Jan 2026): 3-0