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Football England - Premier League Stadium of Light Sat 10 Oct 10:00
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Sunderland vs Brighton Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Brighton To Win @ +132

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Are Seagulls Value for This Game?

Brighton look a good wager to defeat Sunderland on the Full-Time Result market. You can secure odds of +132 that the visitors bag a win and this looks like a value proposition based on the information available.

Our Sunderland vs Brighton betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Sunderland vs Brighton Preview

Sunderland take on Brighton at Stadium of Light, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 10 October.

Sunderland have suffered defeat in their last two Premier League games. Most recently, a 5-3 scoreline occurred on the road at Etihad Stadium against Manchester City. Regis Le Bris' side managed seven shots on target and had 45% possession, with Brian Brobbey bagging a hat-trick.

Brighton claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 3-0 triumph against Arsenal at American Express Stadium made it back-to-back Premier League wins. The Seagulls had 40% possession and totalled five shots on goal, with Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres finding the net.

H2H: 1-0 Triumph for Brighton in Last Head-to-Head

The two teams last clashed at Stadium of Light, with Brighton recording the away victory. Overcoming Sunderland by a 1-0 scoreline.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Brighton logo Brighton 5 3 1 1 16 5 11 16:5 10
14 Sunderland logo Sunderland 5 1 1 3 6 10 -4 6:10 4
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Sunderland – Last 10 League Games

Sunderland have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. The Wearside outfit have averaged 49.3% possession, 399.3 passes and 4.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 11.9 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Players to Watch

Brian Brobbey is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor both have 2. Enzo Le Fee and Habib Diarra have racked up the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Robin Roefs has 2 clean sheets.

Brighton – Last 10 League Games

Brighton have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 6.0 shots on goal, 17.1 attempts and 2.3 goals. Fabian Hurzeler's team average 63.4% possession, 521.8 passes, 5.8 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Jack Hinshelwood has landed 5 goals, Pascal Gross 3, with Charalampos Kostoulas and two others scoring 2. Maxim De Cuyper is top assists provider with 5, while Bart Verbruggen has recorded 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Trai Hume, Dayann Methalie, Granit Xhaka, Chris Rigg, Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fee, Nilson Angulo, Wilson Isidor.

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen (GK), Ferdi Kadioglu, Luka Vuskovic, Jaouen Hadjam, Olivier Boscagli, Chema Andres, Matthew O'Riley, Diego Gomez, Pascal Gross, Maxim De Cuyper, Charalampos Kostoulas.

Main Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to land value on Brighton who are available at odds of +132. It looks like an attractive price when it comes to this pick and the visitors can win this Premier League encounter.

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

  • Brighton have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Brighton have won 2 consecutive games.
  • Sunderland have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Sunderland have lost their last 2 games.

The Premier League form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Brighton to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 43.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 50%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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If you’re expecting Brighton to triumph but also anticipate that they’ll achieve a shut-out, then it is logical to wager the bigger price on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland Sunderland logo 1 - 2 Brighton logo Brighton

An exciting bet could be a 2-1 victory in favor of Brighton at odds of +750. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pascal Gross Over 0.5 Shots On Target +115 BetMGM logo

Pascal Gross (Brighton) has had a minimum of one shot on goal in three straight Premier League away matches. There is odds of +115 available when it comes to this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Pascal Gross Player Prop Odds

Charalampos Kostoulas to Score +180 BetMGM logo

Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton) has scored in his past two Premier League matches When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +180 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Charalampos Kostoulas Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Brighton +132
Total Goals Over 2.5 -125
Shots On Target Pascal Gross Over 0.5 +115

It’s great fun to place a bet builder and our picks are Brighton to come out on top, more than two goals in total and also Pascal Gross (Brighton) to have one or more shots on target.

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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.

Betting Sites Expecting Close Encounter

The bookmakers have betting odds of +132 for Brighton to triumph in this Premier League clash, with Sunderland trading at a price of +195 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +255.

A win for Brighton would see a full payout on the Asian Handicap -0.25 option. You can get -104 that they overcome Sunderland going down this route and half stake refunded if it’s a draw.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -159.

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Charalampos Kostoulas Favourite to Find the Net First

Those interested in Charalampos Kostoulas to find the net anytime are able to get +180. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +480.

Player Goals
Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton)
First
+480
Anytime
+180
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Promise David (Brighton)
First
+525
Anytime
+190
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
First
+575
Anytime
+220
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Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
First
+700
Anytime
+270
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Player Shots On Target
Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
-
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-189
Under 0.5
-
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Promise David (Brighton)
Over 0.5
-189
Under 0.5
-
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Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-143
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Charalampos Kostoulas (Brighton)
Over 3.5
+125
Under 3.5
-
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Promise David (Brighton)
Over 2.5
-115
Under 2.5
-
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Over 2.5
-102
Under 2.5
-
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Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
Over 2.5
+140
Under 2.5
-
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Sunderland Have Lost Five of Previous Ten on Home Soil

Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
Sunderland have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Brighton have collected five defeats, four wins and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at Stadium of Light, Brighton beat Sunderland 1-0.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sunderland logo Sunderland Home Stats 4-1-5 2.10 0.80 1.30 4 6 2 8
Brighton logo Brighton Away Stats 4-1-5 3.00 1.70 1.30 5 5 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
Team Stats
Sunderland logo Sunderland League Stats
Brighton logo Brighton League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Sunderland vs Brighton Lineups & Team News

The Sunderland vs Brighton team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Premier League, along with current injury news.

Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brighton Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Robin Roefs
20 Nordi Mukiele 4 Kevin Danso 32 Trai Hume 6 Dayann Methalie
34 Granit Xhaka 11 Chris Rigg
12 Thomas Meunier 28 Enzo Le Fee 10 Nilson Angulo
18 Wilson Isidor
1 Bart Verbruggen
24 Ferdi Kadioglu 44 Luka Vuskovic 3 Jaouen Hadjam 21 Olivier Boscagli
14 Chema Andres 33 Matthew O'Riley
25 Diego Gomez 13 Pascal Gross 29 Maxim De Cuyper
19 C. Kostoulas

Brighton Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Sunderland Lineups

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
05 Sep Premier League
Brentford 1-1 Sunderland
30 Aug Premier League
Sunderland 1-0 Fulham

Previous Brighton Lineups

19 Sep Premier League
Brighton 3-0 Arsenal
16 Sep EFL Cup
Man United 2-3 Brighton
13 Sep Premier League
Coventry 0-5 Brighton
05 Sep Premier League
Brighton 1-1 Leeds
30 Aug Premier League
Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
27 Aug Europa Conference League
Brighton 4-0 Tromso

Injuries & Suspensions

Sunderland Injury Table
Type Name Info
Reinildo 2nd yellow (Red
Noah Sadiki Other
Daniel Ballard Hamstring
Brian Brobbey Hamstring
Omar Alderete Other
Habib Diarra Thigh
Romaine Mundle Knee
Simon Adingra Ankle
Brighton Injury Table
Type Name Info
Yasin Ayari Illness
Evan Ferguson Ankle
Lewis Dunk Neck
Pascal Struijk Hamstring
Femi Azeez Thigh
Stefanos Tzimas Cruciate ligame
Zadok Yohanna Other
Mats Wieffer Knee
Kaoru Mitoma Hamstring
Jack Hinshelwood Other
Yankuba Minteh Calf
Team Squads

Sunderland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Regis Le Bris

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Daniel Ballard 5 D 5 450 5 0 0 0 2 0
Robin Roefs 22 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Granit Xhaka 34 M 5 450 5 0 0 0 2 0
Enzo Le Fee 28 M 5 438 5 0 1 1 0 0
Noah Sadiki 27 M 5 410 5 0 0 0 1 0

Brighton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Fabian Hurzeler

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Pascal Gross 13 M 5 450 5 0 3 3 2 0
Bart Verbruggen 1 G 5 450 5 0 0 0 0 0
Luka Vuskovic 44 D 5 437 5 0 1 0 0 0
Olivier Boscagli 21 D 5 436 5 0 0 0 1 0
Diego Gomez 25 M 5 433 5 0 0 2 0 0
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Premier League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 5 5 0 0 13:5 15
2 Arsenal 5 4 0 1 8:4 12
3 Brighton 5 3 1 1 16:5 10
4 Brentford 5 2 3 0 10:4 9
5 Leeds 5 2 3 0 7:3 9
6 Liverpool 5 2 3 0 7:4 9
7 Everton 5 2 3 0 6:3 9
8 Hull 5 2 2 1 6:4 8
9 Newcastle 5 2 2 1 9:9 8
10 Chelsea 5 2 1 2 10:12 7
11 Ipswich 5 2 0 3 7:11 6
12 Man United 5 1 2 2 8:8 5
13 Nott’m Forest 5 1 2 2 4:5 5
14 Sunderland 5 1 1 3 6:10 4
15 Crystal Palace 5 1 1 3 6:11 4
16 Aston Villa 5 1 1 3 4:9 4
17 Bournemouth 5 0 3 2 6:8 3
18 Coventry 5 1 0 4 1:10 3
19 Fulham 5 0 2 3 5:8 2
20 Tottenham 5 0 2 3 2:8 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 3 3 0 0 8:4 9
2 Brighton 3 2 1 0 8:1 7
3 Brentford 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
4 Everton 3 2 1 0 5:2 7
5 Arsenal 2 2 0 0 5:1 6
6 Leeds 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
7 Newcastle 3 1 2 0 6:5 5
8 Hull 2 1 1 0 2:0 4
9 Chelsea 2 1 1 0 6:5 4
10 Man United 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
11 Ipswich 2 1 0 1 2:3 3
12 Sunderland 2 1 0 1 1:2 3
13 Liverpool 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
14 Bournemouth 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
15 Fulham 3 0 1 2 5:7 1
16 Nott’m Forest 3 0 1 2 0:2 1
17 Tottenham 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
18 Aston Villa 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
19 Crystal Palace 2 0 0 2 3:7 0
20 Coventry 2 0 0 2 0:6 0

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