Our Bournemouth vs Sunderland Prediction: 2-1
Bournemouth vs Sunderland in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Bournemouth vs Sunderland prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bournemouth's Last Match – West Ham vs Bournemouth
Bournemouth will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 England Premier League share of the spoils with West Ham on February 21. In that match, Bournemouth controlled 58% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Ham | 42% | 13 (3) | 2.86 | 48 |
 Bournemouth | 58% | 6 (5) | 0.65 | 46 |
Sunderland's Last Match – Sunderland vs Fulham
Sunderland will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-3 England Premier League loss to Fulham on February 22. In that match, Sunderland had 53% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sunderland | 53% | 7 (2) | 1.76 | 39 |
 Fulham | 47% | 8 (4) | 1.83 | 22 |
Bournemouth vs Sunderland Stats
Key Stats
| Bournemouth | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.4 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bournemouth are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Sunderland average 1.0 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Bournemouth 19-15
Sunderland 10-16
What are the odds for this match?
Bournemouth to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.8
Sunderland to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1) : Djordje Petrovic, Alex Jimenez, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Tyler Adams, Alex Scott, Rayan, David Brooks, Marcus Tavernier, Eli Junior Kroupi
Sunderland (4-3-3) : Robin Roefs, Lutsharel Geertruida, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Trai Hume, Habib Diarra, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Chemsdine Talbi, Eliezer Mayenda, Enzo Le Fee