Brentford vs Sunderland prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2026-01-06 19:30.
[p]Two surprise Premier League high-flyers collide at the Gtech Stadium, with Brentford and Sunderland already amassing 30 points each despite both being tipped to be in the relegation battle pre-season.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Keith Andrews’ Brentford side head into this clash in fine fettle after securing a third win in their last four league games with an emphatic 4-2 victory over Everton on Sunday, lifting the Bees into seventh as they bid to realise their European ambitions. Returning home seems perfectly timed then as they bid to boost those hopes, as the Bees have lost just one of their ten home league games this season (W6, D3). Only Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa have amassed more points at home than Brentford (21), and having earned 34 points from a possible 39 at home against promoted clubs in the Premier League (W11, D1, L1) few would bet against another positive result for the hosts here.[/p]
[p]Sunderland are also riding the crest of a wave in a Premier League return that has surpassed the expectations of even the most optimistic fans on Wearside. A 1-1 draw at Tottenham on Sunday leaves RĂ©gis Le Bris’ side with 30 points from 20 games, which is more than the Black Cats have managed at this stage than in any of their previous 13 top-flight campaigns! That optimism may be tempered by the Black Cats’ underwhelming away form which has seen them win only one of their previous seven games on their travels (D3, L3), while they’re also winless in their last nine evening Premier League kick-offs (7pm or later – D4, L5).[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]Brentford have only lost one of the last six H2Hs (W3, D2), but that defeat came in this season’s reverse fixture in August. Sunderland are now looking to complete their first league double over Brentford since 1987/88 in the third tier.[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Brentford have scored a league-high 13 goals after the 75th minute.[/p]
[p]Seven of Brentford’s last eight league wins have been by a 2+ goal margin.[/p]
[p]Seven of Sunderland’s last nine games produced under 2.5 goals.[/p]
[p]Sunderland are the only Premier League club yet to score in the first 15 minutes this season.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Nathan Collins claimed a goal and an assist in Brentford’s win on Sunday, and has been on the winning side in eight of his last nine goalscoring appearances at club level. Sunderland’s Enzo Le FĂ©e scored against Brentford in August, with four of his previous six goals scored before the half-hour mark.[/p]
[p]Neither side appear to have any fresh injury concerns from the weekend.[/p]
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[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]Given the hosts’ reputation as strong finishers, it might be worth backing Draw/Brentford in the half-time/full-time market.[/p]
[p][i]Author: James Hilsum[/i][/p]