Premier League
— Matchday 35
Brighton
vs
Sunderland
1X2
Brighton
39.7%
Draw
32.8%
Sunderland
27.4%
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
34.7%
Under 2.5
65.3%
BTTS
Both Score
43%
No
57%
Model Reasoning
Brighton favoured (40%)
Key factors:
• Brighton are without key attacker Evan Ferguson (Ankle problems).
• A slight edge in expected goals for Brighton (1.2 vs 0.9).
• Sunderland's attacking numbers are underwhelming.
• Playing at home is a factor in Brighton's favour.
• Brighton have had a long break of 237 days and may take time to find their rhythm.
Most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Model: dixon-coles-v6-reg
Recent Form
Brighton
L
W
L
D
W
Sunderland
W
L
W
D
L
Squad News
Brighton
- Injured Evan Ferguson ★ Attacker · Ankle problems
- Injured Georginio Rutter ★ Attacker · Foot injury
- Injured Jack Hinshelwood ★ Midfielder · unknown injury
- Injured Kaoru Mitoma ★ Attacker · Hamstring injury
- Injured Mats Wieffer ★ Defender · Knee injury
- Injured Stefanos Tzimas ★ Attacker · Cruciate ligament tear
- Injured Yankuba Minteh ★ Attacker · Foot injury
Sunderland
No known absences
Season Stats
4
Played
4
7
Points
4
13
Goals Scored
3
5
Goals Conceded
5
+8
Goal Diff
-2
2
Clean Sheets
1
Head to Head
1 match played
Brighton
Draws
Sunderland
Last meeting (20 Dec 2025): 0-0