AFC Bournemouth
Football England - Premier League Vitality Stadium Sun 18 Oct 09:00
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Bournemouth vs Sunderland Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -149

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Both Teams to Score?

The best betting angle for this Bournemouth vs Sunderland fixture could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -149. We can see the two teams both finding the net.

This Bournemouth vs Sunderland betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Bournemouth vs Sunderland Preview

Bournemouth take on Sunderland at Vitality Stadium, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 18 October.

Bournemouth have been defeated in back-to-back Premier League games. On the road, they recently suffered a 5-1 loss against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Marco Rose's team had 50% possession and four shots on target, while Evanilson registered the goal.

On Thursday night, Bournemouth hosted Sturm Graz and won 3-0 in the Europa League.

Sunderland have lost in their previous three outings. In a recent home game at Stadium of Light, they were beaten 2-0 by Brighton. The Wearside side boasted 62% possession and recorded three shots on goal.

Three days ago, Sunderland triumphed 2-1 in the Europa League when visiting Torreense.

H2H: 1-1 Draw in Most Recent Head-to-Head

Sunderland were on the road when they last faced Bournemouth, with the teams drawing 1-1 at Vitality Stadium.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
17 Sunderland logo Sunderland 6 1 1 4 6 12 -6 6:12 4
18 Bournemouth logo Bournemouth 6 0 3 3 7 13 -6 7:13 3
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Bournemouth – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Bournemouth have had 47.7% possession, 405.1 passes and 4.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.8 corners.

Players to Watch

Marcus Tavernier is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan each have 2. Leading assistor is Evanilson with 3, while goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic has 2 clean sheets.

Sunderland – Last 10 League Games

Sunderland have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Black Cats average 49.4% possession, 405.3 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 12.1 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Brian Brobbey has scored 4, followed by Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor with 2 goals apiece. Enzo Le Fee and Habib Diarra are top assists providers with 2, while Robin Roefs has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bournemouth predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Djordje Petrovic (GK), Adam Smith, James Hill, Antonio Silva, Adrien Truffert, Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie, David Brooks, Rayan, Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson.

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Luke O'Nien, Enzo Le Fee, Nilson Angulo, Wilson Isidor.

Main Match Prediction

It’s easy to back the -149 that’s available when it comes to the BTTS Yes betting selection. Both sides look capable of finding the net in this Premier League clash and this looks a value bet.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bournemouth games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bournemouth games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 straight Sunderland games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Sunderland games on the road.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Sunderland games on the road.

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BTTS Yes Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 59.9% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

If you are looking for more juice, BTTS Yes can be combined with Over 2.5 Goals. A wager on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market gives you two similar picks at slightly bigger odds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bournemouth Bournemouth logo 1 - 1 Sunderland logo Sunderland

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +540. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Brooks Over 0.5 Shots On Target -112 BetMGM logo

David Brooks (Bournemouth) can be backed to record at least one shot on goal at -112. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest David Brooks Player Prop Odds

Marcus Tavernier to Score +290 BetMGM logo

Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) has registered four goals in his past ten Premier League games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +290 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Marcus Tavernier Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Sunderland Over 3.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

In their past three games, Sunderland have covered the 3.5 corners line, with Bournemouth conceding 4.80 corners on average in their previous 10 matches. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Sunderland Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -139 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Bournemouth Logo Bournemouth
Total
9.50 4.70 4.80
Home
10.60 6.90 3.70
Away
10.00 3.70 6.30
Sunderland Logo Sunderland
Total
8.60 4.40 4.20
Home
9.70 4.70 5.00
Away
9.10 3.50 5.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -149
Asian Handicap Sunderland +0.5 -132
Shots On Target David Brooks Over 0.5 -112

We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: BTTS Yes, Sunderland to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap accompanied by David Brooks (Bournemouth) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.

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Bournemouth vs Sunderland Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Make Bournemouth Most Likely Winners

Favourites Bournemouth are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier League clash. The +107 about them triumphing means a 48% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Sunderland are least likely to win at +250.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager Bournemouth -0.5 at -100 should you want to go for the favourites, with Sunderland +0.5 available at -132 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

You’re able to back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -149 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Evanilson Barbosa Top of First Goalscorer List

Evanilson Barbosa is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +480. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +200.

Player Goals
Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)
First
+480
Anytime
+200
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Rayan Vitor (Bournemouth)
First
+525
Anytime
+220
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
First
+550
Anytime
+220
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Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
First
+600
Anytime
+240
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Player Shots On Target
Rayan Vitor (Bournemouth)
Over 0.5
-286
Under 0.5
-
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Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)
Over 0.5
-263
Under 0.5
-
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Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
-
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Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Evanilson Barbosa (Bournemouth)
Over 3.5
+130
Under 3.5
-
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Rayan Vitor (Bournemouth)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-
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Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth)
Over 3.5
+135
Under 3.5
-
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Over 2.5
+110
Under 2.5
-
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Bournemouth Struggling to Kick Drawing Habit at Home

Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Bournemouth haven’t tasted victory in four consecutive matches at Vitality Stadium. Marco Rose's team have managed eight draws, one victory and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Sunderland haven’t tasted victory in three consecutive matches on the road. The Wearside side have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

The most recent Vitality Stadium meeting saw Bournemouth draw 1-1 with Sunderland.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Bournemouth logo Bournemouth Home Stats 1-8-1 2.40 1.30 1.10 4 6 7 3
Sunderland logo Sunderland Away Stats 3-3-4 3.50 1.60 1.90 6 4 8 2
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Bournemouth logo Bournemouth League Stats
Sunderland logo Sunderland League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 1 defeat and 8 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Bournemouth vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News

The Bournemouth vs Sunderland team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups plus current injury reports.

Bournemouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bournemouth Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Djordje Petrovic
15 Adam Smith 5 James Hill 14 Antonio Silva 3 Adrien Truffert
12 Tyler Adams 10 Ryan Christie
7 David Brooks 37 Rayan 16 Marcus Tavernier
9 Evanilson
22 Robin Roefs
32 Trai Hume 20 Nordi Mukiele 4 Kevin Danso 17 Reinildo
34 Granit Xhaka 27 Noah Sadiki
13 Luke O'Nien 28 Enzo Le Fee 10 Nilson Angulo
18 Wilson Isidor

Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Bournemouth Lineups

15 Oct Europa League
Bournemouth 3-0 Sturm Graz
10 Oct Premier League
Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth
20 Sep Premier League
Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool
17 Sep Europa League
Real Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth
12 Sep Premier League
Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford
08 Sep EFL Cup
Bournemouth 4-0 Lincoln

Previous Sunderland Lineups

15 Oct Europa League
Torreense 1-2 Sunderland
10 Oct Premier League
Sunderland 0-2 Brighton
20 Sep Premier League
Man City 5-3 Sunderland
16 Sep Europa League
Sunderland 1-0 AZ Alkmaar
12 Sep Premier League
Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
08 Sep EFL Cup
Sunderland 1-0 Hull

Injuries & Suspensions

Bournemouth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Veljko Milosavljevic Knee
Eli Junior Kroupi Foot
Alex Scott Thigh
Julian Araujo Thigh
Sunderland Injury Table
Type Name Info
Thomas Meunier Other
Daniel Ballard Thigh
Romaine Mundle Knee
Team Squads

Bournemouth Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Marco Rose

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Antonio Silva 14 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 2 0
James Hill 5 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 1 0
Djordje Petrovic 1 G 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Adrien Truffert 3 D 6 533 6 0 0 0 2 0
Rayan 37 F 6 524 6 0 0 0 0 0

Sunderland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Regis Le Bris

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Robin Roefs 22 G 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Granit Xhaka 34 M 6 540 6 0 0 0 2 0
Enzo Le Fee 28 M 6 518 6 0 1 1 0 0
Noah Sadiki 27 M 6 500 6 0 0 0 1 0
Daniel Ballard 5 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 2 0
England FlagPremier League Table
Premier League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 6 6 0 0 16:5 18
2 Arsenal 6 5 0 1 10:5 15
3 Brighton 6 4 1 1 18:5 13
4 Brentford 6 2 4 0 12:6 10
5 Everton 6 2 4 0 8:5 10
6 Chelsea 6 3 1 2 15:13 10
7 Leeds 6 2 3 1 8:5 9
8 Hull 6 2 3 1 8:6 9
9 Liverpool 6 2 3 1 7:7 9
10 Ipswich 6 3 0 3 9:12 9
11 Newcastle 6 2 2 2 10:13 8
12 Crystal Palace 6 2 1 3 9:12 7
13 Man United 6 1 3 2 9:9 6
14 Coventry 6 2 0 4 5:11 6
15 Nott’m Forest 6 1 2 3 5:8 5
16 Aston Villa 6 1 2 3 6:11 5
17 Sunderland 6 1 1 4 6:12 4
18 Bournemouth 6 0 3 3 7:13 3
19 Tottenham 6 0 3 3 3:9 3
20 Fulham 6 0 2 4 6:10 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 3 3 0 0 7:2 9
2 Man City 3 3 0 0 8:4 9
3 Brighton 3 2 1 0 8:1 7
4 Brentford 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
5 Chelsea 3 2 1 0 11:6 7
6 Everton 3 2 1 0 5:2 7
7 Ipswich 3 2 0 1 4:4 6
8 Leeds 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
9 Hull 3 1 2 0 4:2 5
10 Newcastle 3 1 2 0 6:5 5
11 Man United 3 1 1 1 6:4 4
12 Crystal Palace 3 1 0 2 6:8 3
13 Coventry 3 1 0 2 4:7 3
14 Sunderland 3 1 0 2 1:4 3
15 Bournemouth 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
16 Liverpool 3 0 2 1 2:5 2
17 Fulham 3 0 1 2 5:7 1
18 Aston Villa 3 0 1 2 3:5 1
19 Nott’m Forest 3 0 1 2 0:2 1
20 Tottenham 3 0 1 2 2:5 1

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