Bournemouth vs Sunderland — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction
Bournemouth to win
Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.
Both sides arrive at the Vitality Stadium winless through the opening weeks, each suffering identical 1-2 away defeats to begin the campaign — Bournemouth falling at the Etihad to Manchester City and Sunderland losing at Portman Road to Ipswich Town.
at 90 minutes · Bournemouth vs Sunderland
Updated 8 days ago · FootyPulse AI
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Bournemouth v Sunderland by the numbers
League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.
Every result, with the actual scorelines
Bournemouth
- D29 Aug 2026vs Everton1–1
- L23 Aug 2026at Man City1–2
0W 1D 1L over 2 matches · 2 scored, 3 conceded · 0 clean sheets
Premier League 2026/27
Sunderland
- W30 Aug 2026vs Fulham1–0
- L22 Aug 2026at Ipswich Town1–2
1W 0D 1L over 2 matches · 2 scored, 2 conceded · 1 clean sheet
Premier League 2026/27
Last 5 meetings
Bournemouth 1 · 2 drawn · Sunderland 2
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | Bournemouth | 1–1 | Sunderland |
| 29 Nov 2025 | Sunderland | 3–2 | Bournemouth |
| 29 Apr 2017 | Sunderland | 0–1 | Bournemouth |
| 5 Nov 2016 | Bournemouth | 1–2 | Sunderland |
| 23 Jan 2016 | Sunderland | 1–1 | Bournemouth |
Why the AI is confident
A look at the 48% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.
Bournemouth rating 0.8 vs Sunderland 0.8 across the last 5 matches.
Bournemouth play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.
Beyond the headline prediction
Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.
Projected 2-1 implies goals at both ends.
Prediction advantage suggests Bournemouth dictate the tempo.
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FAQBournemouth vs Sunderland prediction
Both sides arrive at the Vitality Stadium winless through the opening weeks, each suffering identical 1-2 away defeats to begin the campaign — Bournemouth falling at the Etihad to Manchester City and Sunderland losing at Portman Road to Ipswich Town.
Who will win Bournemouth vs Sunderland?
FootyPulse's AI predicts Bournemouth to win with a 48% probability.
When is Bournemouth vs Sunderland?
Kick-off: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC at Vitality Stadium.
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