Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 10, 2026
On October 10, 2026, Matchday 6 of the English Premier League will feature a clash between Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion. It is a meeting between two teams competing in European competitions this season.
Sunderland - Brighton & Hove Albion team news and expert analysis
The Stadium of Light club returned to the Premier League last season after a lengthy absence. They made an immediate impact, collecting 54 points and finishing seventh to secure a place in the Europa League. They opened their European campaign with a 1-0 win over AZ, while shortly beforehand they had recorded the same scoreline against Hull in the League Cup. However, in the league they have managed just one win and four points so far!
The south-coast side collected one point fewer in 2025/2026 and finished eighth. As a result, they entered the Conference League, where they overcame Tromsø in qualifying this summer. Later, they defeated Manchester United in the League Cup, while their league form improved as well – in the latest round, they thrashed Arsenal 3-0!
The former Premier League newcomers are averaging 1.2 goals scored and two conceded per match. Groß and company are finding the net 3.2 times per game while conceding just one.
Previous matches: Sunderland - Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have won twice in their last four competitive matches in regulation time and once in extra time, as well as recording one draw.
The visitors are tipped to have the edge. A bet on them to win with a handicap of "0" is worth considering (odds – 1.68).
Sunderland - Brighton & Hove Albion: key statistics and trends
- Sunderland have lost two of their last three matches
- 60% of Sunderland's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.2
- Brighton & Hove Albion have won three matches in a row
- 40% of Brighton's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 4.2
Sunderland - Brighton & Hove Albion: probable starting lineups
Sunderland play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Roefs - Metal, Ballard, Danso, Mukiele - Sadiki, Xhaka - Angulo, Le Fée, Meunier - Brobbey
Brighton & Hove Albion play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Verbruggen - Boscagli, Struijk, Vuskovic, Kadioglu - Groß, Andrés - De Cuyper, Ayari, Gomez - Kostoulas
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