Match preview

Brighton & Hove Albion (3rd, 10 pts) host Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) at Amex Stadium on Saturday 8 May, kick-off 15:00.

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). Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Sunderland 0–1 Brighton & Hove Albion.

Varless AI expects around 1.9 goals for Brighton and 0.9 for Sunderland, making Brighton 60% to win, the draw 23% and Sunderland 17%.