Our Sunderland vs Brighton Prediction: 1-1
Sunderland vs Brighton in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Sunderland vs Brighton 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
Sunderland's Last Match – Port Vale vs Sunderland
Sunderland will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England FA Cup loss to Port Vale on March 8. In that match, Sunderland recorded 69% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Port Vale | 31% | 3 (1) | 0.53 | 18 |
 Sunderland | 69% | 13 (6) | 1.71 | 67 |
Brighton's Last Match – Brighton vs Arsenal
Brighton must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England Premier League defeat against Arsenal on March 4. In that match, Brighton recorded 60% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brighton | 60% | 9 (3) | 0.7 | 66 |
 Arsenal | 40% | 4 (2) | 0.43 | 35 |
Sunderland vs Brighton Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Brighton average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Sunderland 10-13
Brighton 9-12
What are the odds for this match?
Sunderland to win: @3.3
Draw: @3.3
Brighton to win: @2.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8