Sunderland vs Brentford: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Coral predicts that Sunderland will beat Brentford 2-1 on August 30.

• A victory would give the 2025 Championship play-off winners six points from nine.

• Brentford stunned Aston Villa with a 1-0 win on August 24, but Keith Andrews’ side are still tipped to struggle this season.

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Sunderland vs Brentford in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Sunderland vs Brentford

• Date: Saturday, 30th August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Stadium of Light

Match Prediction: Sunderland 2-1 Brentford

Sunderland come into this match after a mixed start to the league campaign, having suffered a defeat away to Burnley in their last league game after a convincing win against West Ham at home on the opening week of the season. 

Their performance against West Ham suggests they can be potent in attack, which could be crucial against a Brentford side that showed resilience in their win over Aston Villa but struggled defensively in their loss to Nottingham Forest. 

Sunderland's ability to exploit Brentford's recent defensive frailties could be key, especially if they can replicate the form they showed at home.

Brentford will look to build on their 1-0 home victory against Aston Villa, where they managed to keep a clean sheet. However, their away form, as seen in the loss to Nottingham Forest, indicates they might struggle to contain Sunderland's attacking threats.

The Bees will need to tighten up at the back and hope their attacking players can find the net to secure a positive result. This match could be closely contested, with both teams demonstrating their ability to win and lose in recent outings.

Sunderland's form has been inconsistent so far this season, marked by a defeat away to Burnley following a strong performance at home against West Ham in their league opener. 

This inconsistency might play on their minds, but the convincing win against West Ham should give them confidence going into this match. If they can harness the attacking flair they displayed at home, they stand a good chance of securing another victory. However, they'll need to be more solid defensively than they were against Burnley.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Burnley (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs West Ham United (H)

Brentford have demonstrated their ability to be solid at home, as evidenced by their win against Aston Villa. However, their away form leaves something to be desired following the loss to Nottingham Forest. They'll need to improve their defensive organisation if they're to get a result at Sunderland. 

The clean sheet against Villa will be a positive for them to build on, but they must address the issues that led to the defeat at Forest. Their performance in this match will hinge on how well they can adapt to playing away from home.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Aston Villa (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Nottingham Forest (A)

The two sides having met in not far off eight years, but Brentford have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Sunderland historically, winning their last meeting 2-0 and drawing the previous match 3-3.

This record might give Brentford a psychological edge, but Sunderland will be keen to overturn this trend.

Recent Results

• Sunderland 0-2 Brentford (17 Feb 2018)

• Brentford 3-3 Sunderland (21 Oct 2017)

• Aji Alese (Broken Leg) - Out

• Dennis Cirkin (Wrist) - Out

• Dan Ballard - Doubt

• Leo Hjelde (Achilles) - Out

• Luke O’Nien (Shoulder) - Out

• Romaine Mundle (Hamstring) - Out

• Vitaly Janelt (Hip) - Out

• Gustavo Nunes (Hamstring) - Out

• Yoane Wissa (Lack of match fitness) - Doubt

• Roefs, Mandava, Seelt, Alderete, Hume, Diarra, Sadiki, Xhaka, Adingra, Mayenda, Talbi

Sunderland's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a strong defensive structure while utilising their attacking options effectively. The inclusion of players like Adingra and Xhaka indicates an intention to control the midfield and launch quick counterattacks.

• Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, Berg, Lewis-Potter, Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago

Brentford's predicted lineup shows a commitment to a balanced approach, with players like Schade and Damsgaard expected to provide creativity in the final third. Their defensive line, led by Van den Berg and Collins, will need to be at their best to contain Sunderland's threats.

• Reinildo vs Schade: This duel could be crucial, with Reinildo needing to keep Schade's creativity in check.

• Diarra vs Yarmolyuk: Diarra's midfield presence will be tested by Yarmolyuk's dynamic play.

• Simon Adingra (Sunderland): His pace and directness could be a game-changer for Sunderland.

• Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford): His ability to find space and score, even from left-back, could be vital for Brentford's chances.

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