Sunderland AFC vs Brighton: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Sunderland AFC take on Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at Stadium of Light. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Going into the game, Sunderland AFC sit 14th in the Premier League on 4 points from 5 games, while Brighton are 3rd on 10 points.

Sunderland AFC come into this fixture having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games (DWLWL), scoring in 4 of them.

Brighton come into this fixture having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games (LDWWW), scoring in every game.

In their last 5 meetings, Sunderland AFC have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 2 against Brighton. These fixtures have averaged 0.4 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Defensively, Sunderland AFC kept 2 clean sheets and Brighton kept 3 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.

Our prediction for Sunderland AFC vs Brighton is Home Win to Nil No with a 75% confidence rating at odds of 1.15. This tip is informed by the head-to-head trends above (0.4 goals per game, 0% both-teams-to-score), recent form (Sunderland AFC DWLWL, Brighton LDWWW), the 11-place gap between the sides in the table.