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Premier League: Brentford vs Sunderland – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Brentford and Sunderland who meet up on Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Brentford are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 21 of the Premier League this coming Wednesday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Sunderland, whom they welcome on home soil at Gtech Community Stadium.

Placed seventh in the table Brentford have amassed 30 points after 20 matches. On 30 points, Sunderland rank eightth with 20 matches played this season.

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Team form: Brentford vs Sunderland

Brentford Form

Brentford look good before their upcoming match, in which they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Bournemouth by 4-1, before drawing 0-0 with Tottenham. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Everton 2-4. Brentford managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Premier League, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 14 goals and conceded six times.

Sunderland Form

Having recorded three draws from their previous three matches without winning, Sunderland are on the lookout for a win again. Against Leeds, they settled for a 1-1 draw, before finishing level with Manchester City in a 0-0 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a draw after a 1-1 match against Tottenham. Sunderland managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Premier League. On top of winning once they also drew three as well as losing two, while scoring seven time and letting in four.

Betting facts for Brentford and Sunderland

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Brentford and Sunderland. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 6 of the last 7 Brentford matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Brentford matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Brentford matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Brentford matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 26 of the last 28 Sunderland away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 17 of the last 19 Sunderland matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 16 Sunderland away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Sunderland matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Sunderland away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players in form: Brentford vs Sunderland

Kevin Schade is showing good form for Brentford, scoring three goals in their last six matches. Brian Brobbey scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Brentford vs Sunderland

Full-time result

Brentford claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing one. Sunderland won two of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost four of the games in this run. Brentford are without defeat in 5 matches on the spin. Sunderland did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. The last six Premier League matches for Sunderland ended in a draw.

Both teams to score

Brentford scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Sunderland scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Sunderland managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Brentford were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Brentford have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Sunderland.

Total goals

Brentford saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Sunderland’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches.