Our Brighton vs Sunderland Prediction: 2-1
Brighton vs Sunderland in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 20, 2025. 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 Brighton 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
Brighton's Last Match – Brighton vs Brentford
Brighton will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England Premier League success over Brentford on November 22. In that match, Brighton had 64% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brighton | 64% | 11 (5) | 1.23 | 92 |
 Brentford | 36% | 7 (4) | 1.85 | 58 |
Sunderland's Last Match – Fulham vs Sunderland
Sunderland must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England Premier League defeat against Fulham on November 22 and regain momentum. In that match, Sunderland recorded 43% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fulham | 57% | 15 (5) | 2.07 | 68 |
 Sunderland | 43% | 3 (2) | 0.17 | 40 |
Brighton vs Sunderland Stats
Key Stats
| Brighton | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.47 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 0.91 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brighton are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Sunderland average 1.1 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.