Match preview
Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Brighton & Hove Albion (3rd, 10 pts) at Stadium of Light on Saturday 10 October, kick-off 15:00.
Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10). Brighton & Hove Albion are in good form, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 16, conceded 5).
The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Sunderland 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Varless AI expects around 1.1 goals for Sunderland and 1.5 for Brighton, making Sunderland 31% to win, the draw 27% and Brighton 42%. The bookmakers see it much the same way.
Best prices right now: Sunderland 15/8 (Unibet), the draw 13/5 (Betfred) and Brighton 11/8 (Grosvenor).