Brighton vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2025
Premier League Betting Preview: Brighton vs Sunderland
Brighton square off against Sunderland at American Express Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 20 December.
There are several reasons to back Brighton on the Full-Time Result betting market, especially at value odds of -154. We think that the Seagulls will prove too strong for Sunderland.
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Brighton lost away from home in their last game. Liverpool won 2-0 at Anfield. The Sussex club had 50% of possession and one shot on target.
Sunderland won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Newcastle United at Stadium of Light. Regis Le Bris' team had 47% of possession and one shot on goal, with an own goal proving to be decisive.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  Sunderland |
16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 19:17 | 26 |
| 10 |  Brighton |
16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 25:23 | 23 |
Brighton have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. Fabian Hurzeler's side have averaged 55.6% possession, 501.0 passes and 6.0 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Danny Welbeck leads the way with 5 goals, while Jan Paul van Hecke and Diego Gomez have scored 3 and 2 respectively. Mats Wieffer and Yankuba Minteh are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has kept 3 clean sheets.
Sunderland have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 8.7 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. The Black Cats average 42.1% possession, 354.4 passes, 3.3 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 16.0 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
The leading scorers have been Chemsdine Talbi and Brian Brobbey with 2, while Bertrand Traore has 1. Enzo Le Fee has had 3 assists, with Robin Roefs notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen (GK), Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Olivier Boscagli, Ferdi Kadioglu, Yasin Ayari, Jack Hinshelwood, Yankuba Minteh, Brajan Gruda, James Milner, Georginio Rutter.
Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Lutsharel Geertruida, Granit Xhaka, Chris Rigg, Wilson Isidor, Enzo Le Fee, Eliezer Mayenda, Brian Brobbey.
Brighton vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips
Gear up for Brighton vs Sunderland with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re confident with our selection of Brighton to land a victory, with odds of -154 looking really generous. We think the Seagulls have the ability to claim a win in this Premier League game.
The latest Premier League injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.
Key Brighton vs Sunderland league stats:
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 60.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you think that Brighton are too skinny for the win but expect them to achieve a bloodless victory, then you can wager them on the Result + BTTS No market at bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s the option to wager on Brighton to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Odds of +600 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) has registered at least one shot on goal in four straight Premier League games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the Shots on Target line, then you can land odds of -143 that this happens.
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Yasin Ayari (Brighton) has managed two goals in his past eight Premier League home games. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +500.
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Corners Prediction
All of the past six Brighton home matches have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with the same thing happening in the previous four Sunderland away games. We endorse betting on the -115 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Brighton to win, less than three goals accompanied by Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) to record one or more shots on target.
A bet builder is a great alternative for football punters who want to focus their wagering on a single game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.
Brighton vs Sunderland Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Favourites Brighton are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier League clash. The -154 about them triumphing means a 61% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +410 about Sunderland.
Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Brighton -0.75 at -122 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Sunderland by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.
You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -123 and No at -106.
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Favourite Danny Welbeck is priced at +380 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +145.
Brighton have secured five wins, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Sunderland have gone without an away win in the last three games. Regis Le Bris' team have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Home Stats |
5-4-1 | 3.40 | 2.00 | 1.40 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | |
| Sunderland Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.00 | 0.80 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
Brighton League Stats
Sunderland League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Brighton this season are Danny Welbeck (7), Jan Paul van Hecke (3), Diego Gomez (2)
- Top Assistors for Brighton this season are Yankuba Minteh (4), Mats Wieffer (3), Georginio Rutter (2)
Brighton vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Brighton vs Sunderland without reviewing the latest team news. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups and the latest on injuries.
Brighton Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Brighton Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Brighton Lineups
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Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 30:10 | 36 |
| 2 | Man City | 16 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 38:16 | 34 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 25:17 | 33 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 27:15 | 28 |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 20:15 | 26 |
| 6 | Man United | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 30:26 | 26 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 26:24 | 26 |
| 8 | Sunderland | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19:17 | 26 |
| 9 | Everton | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 18:19 | 24 |
| 10 | Brighton | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 25:23 | 23 |
| 11 | Tottenham | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 22 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21:20 | 22 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 25:28 | 21 |
| 14 | Fulham | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 23:26 | 20 |
| 15 | Brentford | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 22:25 | 20 |
| 16 | Nott’m Forest | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17:25 | 18 |
| 17 | Leeds | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20:30 | 16 |
| 18 | West Ham | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 19:32 | 13 |
| 19 | Burnley | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18:33 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 16 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9:35 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 20:3 | 22 |
| 2 | Man City | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22:6 | 21 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13:6 | 19 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15:7 | 18 |
| 5 | Brentford | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Newcastle | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 16 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13:9 | 16 |
| 8 | Brighton | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:11 | 15 |
| 9 | Bournemouth | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:5 | 15 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 11 | Man United | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:12 | 14 |
| 12 | Everton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:9 | 14 |
| 13 | Fulham | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 14 | Leeds | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13:11 | 12 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nott’m Forest | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:13 | 10 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10:9 | 8 |
| 18 | Burnley | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 19 | West Ham | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10:20 | 6 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7:21 | 1 |
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