Bournemouth vs Sunderland prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 18, 2026
On October 18, 2026, Bournemouth and Sunderland will meet in Round 7 of the English Premier League. Both sides will be looking to give their fans something to celebrate.
Bournemouth vs Sunderland team news and expert analysis
The club from the Vitality Stadium finished last season, Iraola's final campaign before he left to coach Liverpool, in sixth place with 57 points. The English side made its Europa League debut under Marco Rose, winning 2-1 away at Real Sociedad. They were even more convincing against Sturm this week, cruising to a 3-0 victory. In the League Cup, they thrashed modest Lincoln City 4-0. However, they have been unable to win in the Premier League, suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Chelsea.
The team from the Stadium of Light finally escaped the Championship in 2025 and immediately managed to finish seventh. That sent the English side into the Europa League, where they defeated AZ Alkmaar. Before that, they recorded a 2-1 away win over modest Torreense. They also got past Hull in the League Cup. However, there have been plenty of defeats in the Premier League, with their only victory coming against Fulham. In October, they lost 2-0 at home to Brighton.
Scott and his teammates score 1.17 goals per game, while conceding significantly more — 2.17. Le Bris's men are scoring just once per match and are conceding far too often, averaging two goals per round.
Previous matches: Bournemouth vs Sunderland
Last season, Sunderland earned four points from a possible six after facing this opponent for the first time in eight years.
The hosts are currently expected to win. However, their opponents appear to be at least as strong — they should avoid defeat away from home (odds – 1.76).
Bournemouth vs Sunderland: key stats and trends
- Bournemouth are still without a win in this season's Premier League
- 83% of Bournemouth's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
- Sunderland have lost three of their last five matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Sunderland's matches, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game
Bournemouth vs Sunderland: possible starting lineups
Bournemouth play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Petrovic - Truffert, Silva, Hill, Smith - Scott, Adams - Tavernier, Christie, Ryan Rocha - Evanilson
Sunderland play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Roefs - Metal, Ballard, Danzo, Mukiele - Sadiki, Xhaka - Angulo, Le Fee, Meunier - Brobbey
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