Sunderland welcome AFC Bournemouth to the Stadium of Light on Saturday, 29 November for a Premier League clash where small margins could decide the outcome.
Both sides are locked on 19 points after 12 matches, but their routes to this juncture have been strikingly different. Sunderland have built their campaign on defensive solidity, while Bournemouth arrive as one of the league’s more enterprising attacking outfits. The meeting is all the more intriguing given their sparse head-to-head history and matching ambitions to climb into the European places.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on Sunderland’s defensive strength and Bournemouth’s attacking firepower, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re especially confident in “Both Teams To Score – Yes”, given Bournemouth’s high output and Sunderland’s efficiency at home. Look out for value in the outright markets as well, with both teams tightly matched in the table.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams To Score: Yes | Bet365 7/10 (58.8%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | The upcoming Premier League match between Sunderland and Bournemouth is likely to see both teams score. Sunderland have scored in most of their home games, averaging 1.8 goals per game at the Stadium of Light. Bournemouth, meanwhile, have been prolific scorers this season, netting 19 goals in total. However, their defense has been leaky, conceding 20 goals. With both teams showing attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities, a “Both Teams to Score – Yes” outcome is a strong possibility. |
| Draw | Bet365 23/10 (30.3%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | A draw is a strong possibility for the Sunderland vs. Bournemouth clash. Both teams have shown a tendency to draw games this season, with Sunderland drawing 3 of their 12 Premier League matches and Bournemouth drawing 4. Furthermore, both sides have been inconsistent, with neither team managing to string together a consistent run of wins. Given their similar league positions and the fact that both teams will be desperate to avoid defeat, a tightly contested match ending in a stalemate is a likely outcome. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
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Sunderland vs Bournemouth match odds
How both teams head into Sunderland vs Bournemouth
Sunderland have been the surprise package of the Premier League season, losing just three of their 12 Premier League matches and conceding less than a goal a game in their return to the top division. They’ve lost just one of their last five matches, although that was last time out against Fulham, and sit in seventh position, an astonishing achievement for a side that was promoted from the Championship last season. Sunderland are unbeaten at home this season, winning three and drawing three of their games at the Stadium of Light.
Bournemouth are another side that have performed above expectations this season and they sit level on points, albeit one place lower, than their opponents this weekend. Despite their good start to the season, Bournemouth have only won one of their last five games in the Premier League and their form is worrying on the road, losing their last two games and without a win in five away from the Vitality Stadium. The goals have been flowing in Bournemouth matches this season, with the Cherries scoring 19 times but conceding 20.
Sunderland team news
Mouhamadou Diarra and Ajibola Alese are still a couple of weeks away from making their returns to the Black Cats but they remain the only injury problems for Régis Le Bris.
Bournemouth team news
Bournemouth will be missing Ben Gannon-Doak until the new years, whilst Justin Kluivert is still a couple of weeks away from a full return to fitness. There are still doubts over Antoine Semenyo but Andoni Iraola is hopeful he will be fit enough to feature against Sunderland.
Season Form & Standings
Both Sunderland and Bournemouth have made solid starts, each sitting on 19 points after 12 matches. Sunderland, ranked 7th, have impressed with defensive consistency, conceding just 11 goals and boasting a positive goal difference. Bournemouth, just behind in 8th, have outscored Sunderland but also shipped more goals, reflected in their negative goal difference. Both teams are in the mix for European places, making this a genuine six-pointer.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 7 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 11 | +3 | 19 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 8 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 19 |
Head-to-Head: Last 4 Meetings
These two teams haven’t met since 2017, with Bournemouth holding the slender advantage in that encounter.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 29/04/17 | Sunderland 0-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 05/11/16 | AFC Bournemouth 1-2 Sunderland | Premier League |
| 23/01/16 | Sunderland 1-1 AFC Bournemouth | Premier League |
| 19/09/15 | AFC Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland | Premier League |
Conclusion: Defensive Steel vs Attacking Flair?
Will Sunderland’s defensive organisation blunt Bournemouth’s attacking intent, or can the visitors’ superior shot accuracy and chance creation see them through? This match looks finely poised, but the value may lie in “Both Teams To Score – Yes” at Bet365 7/10 (58.8% implied), with both sides capable of finding the net. For those seeking a bigger price, Bournemouth to win at Betfair 13/10 (43.5%) also makes appeal given their attacking edge.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.