Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Brentford (4th, 9 pts) at Stadium of Light on Saturday 13 March, 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). Brentford are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 4).

The last league meeting, in September 2026, finished Brentford 1–1 Sunderland.

Varless AI expects around 1.2 goals for Sunderland and 1.4 for Brentford, making Sunderland 32% to win, the draw 28% and Brentford 40%.