Sunderland vs Brighton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Sunderland vs Brighton

Sunderland welcome Brighton to Stadium of Light, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 14 March.

Sunderland and Brighton might play out a low-scoring contest, with Under 2.5 looking like the best pick. We can head to the Total Goals market and secure odds of -130 for this selection.

Sunderland have been handed two Premier League home defeats in a row. In their last league outing, they beat Leeds United on the road by a 1-0 scoreline at Elland Road. The Wearside team ended up with just 30% possession and one shot on target, with Habib Diarra scoring the winning goal in the 70th minute.

On Sunday, Sunderland were beaten 1-0 when facing Port Vale away in the FA Cup.

Brighton were beaten in their previous game, losing 1-0 at home to Arsenal at American Express Stadium. The Seagulls had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 59% possession and three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

When the teams last went head-to-head, we saw Sunderland draw 0-0 away to Brighton at American Express Stadium.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Sunderland	29	10	10	9	30	34	-4	30:34	40
14	Brighton	29	9	10	10	38	36	2	38:36	37

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Sunderland have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal. The Black Cats have averaged 47.1% possession, 372.2 passes and 3.2 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.5 corners from 14.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Brian Brobbey is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Habib Diarra and Enzo Le Fee each have 2. Nordi Mukiele has the most assists with 2, while goalies Robin Roefs and Melker Ellborg collectively have 2 clean sheets.

Brighton have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.1 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 1.0 goals. Fabian Hurzeler's side average 54.2% possession, 486.8 passes, 4.8 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 11.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Danny Welbeck, Diego Gomez and Yasin Ayari score 2 goals each. Yasin Ayari has had 2 assists, with Bart Verbruggen notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Melker Ellborg (GK), Luke O'Nien, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Trai Hume, Lutsharel Geertruida, Noah Sadiki, Nilson Angulo, Habib Diarra, Enzo Le Fee, Eliezer Mayenda.

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen (GK), Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Olivier Boscagli, Ferdi Kadioglu, Carlos Baleba, Pascal Gross, Diego Gomez, Jack Hinshelwood, Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter.

Sunderland vs Brighton Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Sunderland vs Brighton with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 Goals for this Premier League match. The two sides could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -130 that are available for this pick.

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 Sunderland vs Brighton league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sunderland games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Sunderland games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sunderland games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Brighton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Brighton games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Brighton games on the road.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 56.5% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland 0 - 1 Brighton

Brighton are available to back at +600 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Hinshelwood Over 1.5 Shots -156

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) has had over 1.5 shots in four consecutive Premier League games. We think this could be a decisive stat and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Shots line which is on offer at odds of -156.

Latest Jack Hinshelwood Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1150

Shots

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

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Georginio Rutter To Score +330

Georginio Rutter (Brighton) can be backed to score at +330. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.

Latest Georginio Rutter Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+800

Shots

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -115

All of the past four Sunderland matches has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with three consecutive Brighton away games having the same outcome. The Total Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -115.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sunderland

Total

8.70 3.20 5.50

Home

8.20 3.40 4.80

Away

9.20 3.50 5.70

Brighton

Total

9.60 4.80 4.80

Home

9.90 5.60 4.30

Away

9.50 4.20 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

Sunderland Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Brighton Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+125

X

+600

2

-120

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Sunderland vs Brighton 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.

The bookmakers have Brighton as +120 favourites for this Premier League encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 45% likely to triumph. Sunderland are the outsiders at +235 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

There are various ways to back Brighton and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -114 currently available that they beat Sunderland and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -133.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football wager for the latest Premier League game. The leading betting apps leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+235

2

+120

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

+115

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-154

12

-313

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+128

2

-185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-109

2 Hcp -0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-102

Danny Welbeck is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +390 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +160.

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

First

+160

Anytime

+390

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Diego Gómez (Brighton)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Harry Howell (Brighton)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Georginio Rutter (Brighton)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Yasin Ayari (Brighton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Pascal Gross (Brighton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Carlos Baleba (Brighton)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Danny Welbeck (Brighton)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Georginio Rutter (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Harry Howell (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Diego Gómez (Brighton)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Yasin Ayari (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-357

Under 0.5

-

Pascal Gross (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Sunderland have collected four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Brighton have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sunderland Home Stats		4-4-2	2.50	1.40	1.10	5	5	6	4
Brighton Away Stats		2-3-5	2.50	1.10	1.40	4	6	5	5

• 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

Sunderland vs Brighton Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Sunderland vs Brighton without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Premier League along with up-to-date injury news.

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