Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host AFC Bournemouth (17th, 3 pts) at Stadium of Light on Saturday 15 May, 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). AFC Bournemouth are in mixed form, having drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in February 2026, finished AFC Bournemouth 1–1 Sunderland.

Varless AI expects around 1.3 goals for Sunderland and 1.3 for Bournemouth, making Sunderland 35% to win, the draw 28% and Bournemouth 37%.