Our Brentford vs Sunderland Prediction: 1-0
Brentford vs Sunderland in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 7, 2026. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Brentford is likely to edge past Sunderland with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Brentford 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
Brentford's Last Match – Everton vs Brentford
Brentford will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-2 England Premier League victory over Everton on January 4. In that match, Brentford recorded 55% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Everton | 45% | 9 (6) | 0.84 | 61 |
 Brentford | 55% | 8 (7) | 2.39 | 37 |
Sunderland's Last Match – Tottenham vs Sunderland
Sunderland will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England Premier League draw with Tottenham on January 4. In that match, Sunderland had 51% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tottenham | 49% | 9 (5) | 1.18 | 51 |
 Sunderland | 51% | 6 (3) | 0.48 | 50 |
Brentford vs Sunderland Stats
Key Stats
| Brentford | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 0.4 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brentford are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Sunderland average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Brentford 15-13
Sunderland 9-11
What are the odds for this match?
Brentford to win: @1.833
Draw: @3.6
Sunderland to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
Brentford (4-2-3-1) : Caoimhin Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago
Sunderland (4-2-3-1) : Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Lutsharel Geertruida, Granit Xhaka, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Simon Adingra, Brian Brobbey