👉 What is the recommended bet for Brentford vs Sunderland?

The forecast and betting suggestion for Brentford vs Sunderland on January 7, 2026, according to the analysis written by Tipsters, is: Over 2.0 Asian goals ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 Which stadium will host Brentford vs Sunderland?

Brentford vs Sunderland on January 7, 2026, will be played in Brentford, Gtech Community Stadium.

👉 What is the most voted bet for this match?

The most voted bet by the analysts for the Brentford vs Sunderland match in the "odds" market was a draw in Bet365 with 57% of tips.

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Brentford vs Sunderland Prediction – Premier League

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Here you will find the best prediction for Brentford vs Sunderland in the Premier League, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performance and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this game between Brentford and Sunderland.

Brentford

January 7, 2026 – 19::30
Premier League
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 21

Sunderland

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Brentford vs Sunderland

The best prediction for
Brentford vs Sunderland in the Premier League is over 2.0 Asian goals. Both Brentford and Sunderland have demonstrated offensive football in recent matches, focusing on quick transitions and consistently creating danger in opponent areas. It’s noteworthy that 60% of Brentford’s home games have ended with more than two goals in the final 90 minutes. Therefore, we can expect an open game, with goal-scoring opportunities arising frequently.

Best prediction for Brentford vs Sunderland

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Over 2.0 Asian goals (riskier bet)

Match prediction for Brentford vs Sunderland

The teams Brentford and Sunderland will face off at Griffin Park in a match belonging to the 21st round of the Premier League. In their last encounter in this competition, on August 30, 2025, Sunderland won at home by a score of 2-1. It is essential to pay special attention to the home/away conditions, as Brentford has shown different results playing at home compared to on the road.

Brentford Analysis

The home team is currently in 7th place, with 30 points obtained from 9 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses. In their second-to-last match, they drew at home against Tottenham Hotspur, 0-0. In their last match, they won away against Everton, 4-2. This team is stronger when playing at home, as in their last 30 matches, they have recorded 6 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses as visitors; against 8 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses at home. For the league, Brentford has earned 21 points out of 30 possible after 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 home matches.

In this competition, they have not lost at home for 6 games. The team has allowed goals from their opponents in 8 of the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of solid defensive performance; however, their attack has been regularly scoring, having successfully converted in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 20 matches in this competition, they have only managed 1 comeback in the 6 games where they conceded the first goal. Notable periods in their last 10 home matches in this competition include scoring 8 of their 20 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes; they have conceded 4 of their 10 goals during the same timeframe.

Brentford comes into this match with a win, 4-2, on their trip to Everton, thus marking their fifth consecutive match without defeat in the Premier League: the team’s goals were scored by Igor Thiago (3) and Nathan Collins. Under the guidance of Keith Andrews, the hosts are expected to field their usual 4-3-3 formation, with the attacking trio composed of Igor Thiago, Mathias Jensen, and Kevin Schade, ready to create havoc in opposing defenses. In midfield, Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmolyuk are expected to control the game and connect the team’s sectors. Missing from this match will be Michael Kayode, suspended, along with Joshua Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho, and Antoni Milambo due to injuries.

Confirmed lineup: Caoimhín Kelleher, Rico Henry, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Michael Kayode, Mikkel Damsgaard, Mathias Jensen, Vitaly Janelt, Jordan Henderson, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago.
Manager: T. Frank.

Sunderland Analysis

The visiting team is currently in 8th place, with 30 points obtained from 7 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses. In their second-to-last match, they drew at home against Manchester City, 0-0. In their last match, they drew away against Tottenham Hotspur, 1-1. This team is less affected by home advantage, showing similar results at home and away, as in their last 30 matches, they have 4 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses as visitors, totaling 10 goals scored and 17 conceded. At home, they achieved 5 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, with a total of 17 goals scored and 15 conceded. In their last 10 away league games, Sunderland has recorded 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, accumulating 10 points out of 30 possible.

For this competition, they have not won any of their last 5 away games. In matches played away, the most frequent result at halftime was 0-0, which occurred in 5 of their 10 games. Defensive solidity has not been their strong suit, as they conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away games, there is a tendency for few goals, as 8 of their last 10 matches in this competition ended with fewer than 2.5 goals. In 20 games in this competition, they only managed 3 comebacks in the 10 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Sunderland comes into this match with a draw, 1-1, from their trip to Tottenham, thus extending their streak to five matches without losing in the Premier League: their only goal was scored by Brian Brobbey. The visiting team typically presents a versatile 4-4-2 formation, where the attacking line consists of Eliezer Mayenda and Brian Brobbey. In midfield, Granit Xhaka is the key player, responsible for dictating the game, creating space, and serving teammates with what can only be described as artwork passes. Missing from this match will be Bertrand Traoré, Chemsdine Talbi, Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra, Arthur Masuaku, and Reinildo Mandava, all participating in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Confirmed lineup: Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Dan Ballard, Nordi Mukiele, Lutsharel Geertruida, Omar Alderete, Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fée, Brian Brobbey, Simon Adingra, Eliezer Mayenda.
Manager: A. Neil.