{"id":1730,"date":"2026-02-18T18:32:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T23:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=1730"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:08:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:08:57","slug":"sunderland-vs-fulham-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/sunderland-vs-fulham-predictions-odds-picks-stats-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunderland vs Fulham Prediction: Odds, picks & stats – EPL game preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sunderland host Fulham at the Stadium of Light in a mid-table Premier League<\/a> showdown with both sides seeking to re-ignite their seasons. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With kickoff set for Saturday, February 22 at 10:00 AM ET, this fixture pits Sunderland’s defensive discipline against Fulham’s creative firepower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Cats have shown resilience with eight clean sheets this season, while Fulham’s attack, spearheaded by Harry Wilson, sits among the division’s most inventive. With just three points separating these teams, victory could shape the narrative of their campaigns as we head into the final third of the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Based on 2025-26 Premier League trends, our top betting recommendation is Both Teams to Score at Bet365<\/a> because both sides combine for 62 league goals and have defensive vulnerabilities. We’re also backing Over 2.5 Goals, given Fulham’s high shot volume and leaky defense, and see value in the Draw No Bet markets with both teams priced evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n-125 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFulham average 1.35 goals for, 1.54 against; Sunderland 1.04 GF, 1.15 GA. Attack outpaces defense on both sides.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n+110 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFulham games average 2.88 goals, both teams have unreliable defenses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Draw No Bet \u2013 Fulham<\/strong><\/td>\n-120 @ Bet365<\/a>
(54.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFulham edge head-to-head (3 wins in last 5) and generate more shots\/chances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anytime Goalscorer \u2013 Harry Wilson<\/strong><\/td>\nClick for latest odds @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWilson leads Fulham with 8 goals, 4 assists, and 44.4% shot accuracy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: Start with Both Teams to Score, add Over 2.5 Goals for parlay potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2025-26 Premier League Standings show both Sunderland and Fulham clustered mid-table, separated by just three points after 26 matches. Sunderland have been defensively solid, with a slightly better goal difference, while Fulham\u2019s attacking output is higher but offset by more goals conceded. Both teams have an identical win percentage (38%), underlining how closely matched they are as they push for a top-half finish. No significant domestic cup runs have impacted their league focus this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nGP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Sunderland<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n-1<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fulham<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n-5<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n