Brentford FC
Football England - Premier League Gtech Community Stadium Wed 7 Jan 14:30
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Premier League Betting Preview: Brentford vs Sunderland

Brentford take on Sunderland at Gtech Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Wednesday 7 January.

We’re Confident Bees Can Seal the Win

Brentford look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -122 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when the Bees clash with Sunderland.

2-1 Victory for Sunderland in Pair’s Last Battle

Brentford won last time out by a 4-2 scoreline. It was on their travels against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Keith Andrews' side enjoyed 55% possession and managed seven shots on target, with Igor Thiago scoring a hat-trick and Nathan Collins also among the goals.

Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Tottenham the opponents. The Black Cats had 52% possession and three shots on goal, while Brian Brobbey found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Sunderland who were victorious when they last faced Brentford. At Stadium of Light, a 2-1 home triumph was recorded.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Brentford logo Brentford 27 12 4 11 40 37 3 40:37 40
12 Sunderland logo Sunderland 27 9 9 9 28 33 -5 28:33 36
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Brentford – Last 10 League Games

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Brentford have had 49.6% possession, 412.3 passes and 4.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 12.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while earning 5.2 corners.

Igor Thiago is the top scorer with 8 goals, while Kevin Schade has 4 and Keane Lewis-Potter 2. Vitaly Janelt is top assists maker with 3, while goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has kept 2 clean sheets.

Sunderland – Last 10 League Games

Sunderland have won 2, lost 2 and drawn 6, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. Regis Le Bris' team have averaged 41.0% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 16.6 attempts.

Brian Brobbey is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Talbi, Bertrand Traore and Enzo Le Fee have 1. Enzo Le Fee has been the top assist maker on 3, with Robin Roefs notching 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher (GK), Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Granit Xhaka, Lutsharel Geertruida, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Simon Adingra, Brian Brobbey.

Brentford vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Brentford vs Sunderland with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Brentford can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this Premier League match. The odds of -122 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Premier League stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Brentford vs Sunderland league stats:

  • Brentford have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Brentford have won 3 of their last 5 games.
Brentford to Win Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 54.9% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Brentford Brentford logo 1 - 0 Sunderland logo Sunderland

A 1-0 win in favor of the Bees is available at odds of +500. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eliezer Mayenda Under 0.5 Shots On Target -143 BetMGM logo

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) has failed to record a shot on goal in three consecutive Premier League away matches. We’re keen to bet on him to fall short in the Shots on Target department and this pick is on offer at -143.

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Kevin Schade to Score +190 BetMGM logo

Kevin Schade (Brentford) has scored four goals in his past four Premier League games on home soil. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +190 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Brentford Under 6.5 Corners -152 BetMGM logo

The 6.5 corners line has not been covered by Brentford in their past ten home games, with the corner count against Sunderland going under 6.5 in their last three away matches. On this evidence, we can take odds of -152 that this Brentford Team Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Brentford Logo Brentford
Total
9.50 4.30 5.20
Home
8.50 3.50 5.00
Away
10.80 6.10 4.70
Sunderland Logo Sunderland
Total
9.00 3.80 5.20
Home
8.20 3.70 4.50
Away
8.80 3.50 5.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Brentford -122
Total Goals Under 2.5 -115
Shots On Target Eliezer Mayenda Under 0.5 -143

Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: Brentford to win, no more than two goals to be registered and also Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) failing to record a shot on target.

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Brentford 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 Brentford Most Likely Winners

Some will want to go ahead and back Brentford at -115 to win this Premier League encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 53% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you’re interested in wagering Sunderland, you can get +350 for the Black Cats.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Brentford are -115, although Sunderland are +0.5 at -108 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -132.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Premier League games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Igor Thiago Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Igor Thiago is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +270. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +105.

Player Goals
Igor Thiago (Brentford)
First
+105
Anytime
+270
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Kevin Schade (Brentford)
First
+220
Anytime
+525
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Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
First
+220
Anytime
+575
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
First
+240
Anytime
+575
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Player Shots On Target
Kevin Schade (Brentford)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+105
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Dango Ouattara (Brentford)
Over 0.5
-164
Under 0.5
-111
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-115
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Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-149
Under 0.5
-115
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Player Shots
Igor Thiago (Brentford)
Over 3.5
-125
Under 3.5
-
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Kevin Schade (Brentford)
Over 2.5
-114
Under 2.5
-
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Over 1.5
-263
Under 1.5
-
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Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
Over 1.5
-167
Under 1.5
-
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Brentford Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Brentford have avoided defeat in their last six matches at Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees have collected five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Sunderland are winless over their previous five games on their travels. The Wearside outfit have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.50 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Brentford logo Brentford Home Stats 5-4-1 3.10 2.00 1.10 6 4 8 2
Sunderland logo Sunderland Away Stats 2-4-4 1.60 0.50 1.10 2 8 3 7
  • 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
Head to Head
Team Stats
Brentford logo Brentford League Stats
Sunderland logo Sunderland League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Brentford vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Brentford vs Sunderland team news before placing your bets. Get the latest predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups and injury news right here.

Brentford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brentford Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Caoimhin Kelleher
33 Michael Kayode 20 K. Vassbakk Ajer 22 Nathan Collins 3 Rico Henry
18 Yehor Yarmoliuk 27 Vitaly Janelt
8 Mathias Jensen 23 Keane Lewis-Potter 7 Kevin Schade
9 Igor Thiago
22 Robin Roefs
32 Trai Hume 20 Nordi Mukiele 5 Daniel Ballard 15 Omar Alderete
34 Granit Xhaka 6 Lutsharel Geertruida
11 Chris Rigg 28 Enzo Le Fee 24 Simon Adingra
9 Brian Brobbey

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brentford Substitutes

  • 2Aaron Hickey
  • 4Sepp van den Berg
  • 5Ethan Pinnock
  • 6Jordan Henderson
  • 11Reiss Nelson
  • 12H. Rafn Valdimarsson
  • 24Mikkel Damsgaard
  • 25Myles Peart-Harris
  • 45Romelle Donovan

Sunderland Substitutes

  • 1Anthony Patterson
  • 3Dennis Cirkin
  • 4Daniel Neil
  • 12Eliezer Mayenda
  • 13Luke O'Nien
  • 14Romaine Mundle
  • 33Leo Hjelde
  • 50Harrison Jones
  • 57Timur Tuterov

Previous Brentford Lineups

04 Jan Premier League
Everton 2-4 Brentford
01 Jan Premier League
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
27 Dec Premier League
Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth
20 Dec Premier League
Wolverhampton 0-2 Brentford
17 Dec EFL Cup
Man City 2-0 Brentford
14 Dec Premier League
Brentford 1-1 Leeds

Previous Sunderland Lineups

04 Jan Premier League
Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland
01 Jan Premier League
Sunderland 0-0 Man City
28 Dec Premier League
Sunderland 1-1 Leeds
20 Dec Premier League
Brighton 0-0 Sunderland
14 Dec Premier League
Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle
06 Dec Premier League
Man City 3-0 Sunderland

Injuries & Suspensions

Brentford Injury Table
Type Name Info
Aaron Hickey Other
Fabio Carvalho Cruciate ligame
Antoni Milambo Knee
Sunderland Injury Table
Type Name Info
Bertrand Traore Knee
Reinildo Knee
Team Squads

Brentford Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Keith Andrews

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Caoimhin Kelleher 1 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 1 0
Michael Kayode 33 D 20 1747 20 0 0 0 5 0
Nathan Collins 22 D 20 1727 19 1 1 1 4 0
Igor Thiago 9 F 20 1670 19 1 14 1 3 0
Kevin Schade 9 F 19 1555 18 1 6 2 5 0

Sunderland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Regis Le Bris

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Robin Roefs 22 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 2 0
Granit Xhaka 34 M 20 1781 20 0 1 5 4 0
Trai Hume 32 D 20 1653 18 2 0 1 4 0
Nordi Mukiele 20 D 18 1620 18 0 1 1 3 0
Enzo Le Fee 28 M 19 1486 17 2 2 4 5 0
England FlagPremier League Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 27 17 7 3 52:20 58
2 Man City 27 17 5 5 56:25 56
3 Aston Villa 27 15 6 6 38:28 51
4 Chelsea 27 12 9 6 48:31 45
5 Man United 26 12 9 5 47:37 45
6 Liverpool 27 13 6 8 42:35 45
7 Brentford 27 12 4 11 40:37 40
8 Bournemouth 27 9 11 7 43:45 38
9 Everton 26 10 7 9 29:30 37
10 Fulham 27 11 4 12 38:41 37
11 Newcastle 27 10 6 11 38:39 36
12 Sunderland 27 9 9 9 28:33 36
13 Crystal Palace 27 9 8 10 29:32 35
14 Brighton 27 8 10 9 36:34 34
15 Leeds 27 7 10 10 37:46 31
16 Tottenham 26 7 8 11 36:37 29
17 Nott’m Forest 27 7 6 14 25:39 27
18 West Ham 27 6 7 14 32:49 25
19 Burnley 27 4 7 16 29:52 19
20 Wolverhampton 28 1 7 20 18:51 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 14 11 2 1 34:9 35
2 Arsenal 13 10 2 1 31:8 32
3 Aston Villa 14 9 2 3 20:11 29
4 Man United 13 8 3 2 25:15 27
5 Sunderland 14 7 5 2 22:13 26
6 Brentford 14 7 4 3 24:15 25
7 Liverpool 13 7 3 3 21:14 24
8 Chelsea 14 6 5 3 23:16 23
9 Fulham 13 7 2 4 22:16 23
10 Bournemouth 13 6 5 2 20:14 23
11 Newcastle 13 7 2 4 24:20 23
12 Leeds 13 6 4 3 22:18 22
13 Brighton 13 5 6 2 20:14 21
14 Everton 13 4 4 5 16:18 16
15 Crystal Palace 14 3 6 5 14:18 15
16 Nott’m Forest 14 3 4 7 13:19 13
17 West Ham 14 3 3 8 17:27 12
18 Tottenham 13 2 4 7 16:18 10
19 Burnley 13 2 4 7 12:19 10
20 Wolverhampton 14 1 3 10 13:30 6