Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction

Premier League 2026/27Regular Season - 35
8 MayAmex StadiumKicks off in 200d 20h 37m
Featured Prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion to win

68%High confidence
Brighton & Hove Albion win68%
Draw20%
Sunderland win12%

Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.

Why the AI leans this way
Brighton & Hove Albion arrive in commanding form after dismantling Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex, maintaining a perfect 100% home win rate this season with an exceptional 4.00 goals scored per game at home.
Predicted final score
3 – 1

at 90 minutes · Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland

Updated 53 days ago · FootyPulse AI

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The numbers behind it

A quick read on the shape of the match, straight from the FootyPulse model.

Predicted goals
0
3 for Brighton & Hove Albion · 1 for Sunderland
Predicted margin
0
2-goal edge to Brighton & Hove Albion
Match tempo
High-scoring
Open, chances at both ends

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Key stats

Brighton v Sunderland by the numbers

League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.

BrightonSunderland
5-1-1League record (W-D-L)1-1-5
23 / 5Goals for / against6 / 14
16 ptsPoints4 pts
#3League position#19
3-1-0 at homeHome / away record0-1-3 away
4 of 5Clean sheets (last 5)0 of 5
Charalampos Kostoulas (3)Top scorerBrian Brobbey (3)
Recent form

Every result, with the actual scorelines

Brighton

WWWWD
  • W18 Oct 2026vs Crystal Palace5–0
  • W10 Oct 2026at Sunderland2–0
  • W19 Sept 2026vs Arsenal3–0
  • W13 Sept 2026at Coventry City5–0
  • D5 Sept 2026vs Leeds United1–1

4W 1D 0L over 5 matches · 16 scored, 1 conceded · 4 clean sheets

Premier League 2026/27

Sunderland

LLLLD
  • L18 Oct 2026at Bournemouth0–2
  • L10 Oct 2026vs Brighton0–2
  • L20 Sept 2026at Man City3–5
  • L12 Sept 2026vs Arsenal0–2
  • D5 Sept 2026at Brentford1–1

0W 1D 4L over 5 matches · 4 scored, 12 conceded · 0 clean sheets

Premier League 2026/27

Goals per match, last 5 v last 5
Scored per match
Brighton3.20
Sunderland0.80
Conceded per match
Brighton0.20
Sunderland2.40
Head to head

Last 3 meetings

Brighton 2 · 1 drawn · Sunderland 0

DateHomeScoreAway
14 Mar 2026Sunderland0–1Brighton
20 Dec 2025Brighton0–0Sunderland
23 Aug 2011Brighton1–0Sunderland
AI Confidence Breakdown

Why the AI is confident

A look at the 68% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.

Recent Form
Medium influenceFavours Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion rating 1.4 vs Sunderland 0.8 across the last 5 matches.

Home Advantage
Medium influenceFavours Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton & Hove Albion play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.

Match Scenarios

Beyond the headline prediction

Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.

Both Teams to Score
Probable

Projected 3-1 implies goals at both ends.

Possession Projection
Brighton & Hove Albion ~65%

Prediction advantage suggests Brighton & Hove Albion dictate the tempo.

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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland prediction

Brighton & Hove Albion arrive in commanding form after dismantling Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex, maintaining a perfect 100% home win rate this season with an exceptional 4.00 goals scored per game at home.

Who will win Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland?

FootyPulse's AI predicts Brighton & Hove Albion to win with a 68% probability.

When is Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland?

Kick-off: Saturday, 8 May 2027 at 14:00 UTC at Amex Stadium.

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