{"id":1437930,"date":"2026-03-12T14:43:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1437930"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:43:18","slug":"match-preview-sunderland-vs-brighton-14-03-2026-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-sunderland-vs-brighton-14-03-2026-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunderland vs Brighton: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Separated by just three points and three league places, Sunderland<\/a> and Brighton<\/a> line up for a crucial mid-table clash with plenty at stake. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their only previous Premier League<\/a> encounter this season finished goalless, but both teams have shown enough attacking edge since to suggest more drama could be on the cards. Kick-off is at 15:00 on Saturday 14 March at the Stadium of Light, and both sides know a win could propel them closer to the top half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on attacking metrics, defensive records, and current momentum, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in a goals angle, given both teams’ shot profiles and Brighton’s tendency to outperform their expected numbers in open games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/6 @ Matchbook<\/a>
(54.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth sides have a shot accuracy above 37% and average over a goal per game. Brighton\u2019s matches average 2.6 goals, and Sunderland have only one more clean sheet than their visitors. Recent stats point to a more open encounter than their prior 0-0 draw.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n21\/20 @ AK Bets<\/a>
(48.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBrighton’s xG (41.89) and Sunderland’s (29.79) both suggest these teams are creating more than they finish. Brighton have scored 38 and conceded 36 in 29 games, while Sunderland’s games average 2.35 goals. The price offers value if either attack finds rhythm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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