Prediction for match Brentford — Sunderland, 07.01.2026

Odds and Outcome Probabilities

In the English Premier League on January 7, 2026, Brentford will face Sunderland. According to the bookmakers, Brentford is the favorite with odds of 1.90, which corresponds to a 51.86% probability of winning. A draw is priced at 3.74 (26.34%), while Sunderland's victory is at 4.52 (21.80%). This reflects Brentford's advantage based on recent performances and higher scoring efficiency. The difference in percentages between the teams is quite noticeable, as confirmed by the statistics of goals scored and conceded in recent matches. Other major markets also lean towards Brentford, although the odds on totals and both teams to score indicate a cautious approach to scoring.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Brentford has an average ball possession of 51.4%, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 9 fouls, and 3.6 offsides per game. Sunderland, over the same period, has less possession (43.4%), receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 9.4 fouls, and 1.4 offsides. In their last three matches, Brentford played as follows: January 4 - Everton 2-4 Brentford, January 1 - Brentford 0-0 Tottenham, December 27 - Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth. Sunderland's last three results: January 4 - Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland, January 1 - Sunderland 0-0 Manchester City, December 28 - Sunderland 1-1 Leeds. In their head-to-head on August 30, 2025, Sunderland won against Brentford 2-1. Previous meetings: February 17, 2018, Sunderland 0-2 Brentford, October 21, 2017, Brentford 3-3 Sunderland.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Brentford's average total goals is exactly 3, while Sunderland's is only 1. Brentford scores an average of 2 goals per game, conceding 1, whereas Sunderland scores 0.6 and concedes 0.4. Brentford has surpassed the 2.5 goals mark in 2 out of 5 games, while Sunderland hasn't done so at all. In the first half, Brentford had only 1 out of 5 matches with more than 1.5 goals, Sunderland had none. In the second half, Brentford is more active: 3 out of 5 with more than 1.5 goals, Sunderland had none. Brentford most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (33%), while Sunderland scores between the 16th and 30th minute (67%). For goals conceded, Brentford has three intervals (46-60, 61-75, 76-90) at 29%, Sunderland has 46-60 and 76-90 at 50%. Overall, despite Brentford's scoring ability, Sunderland's low scoring and solid defense make a bet on under 2.5 goals logical. The odds for this outcome are 1.88.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Brentford averages 3 corners per match, Sunderland 3.6. Over the last five games, the total corners over 9.5 occurred only once for each team. For a total corners of 8.5, both options are available: over is at 1.50, under at 2.42. For the outcome on corners, Brentford is favored with odds of 1.57. Overall, both teams do not show high activity in corner kicks, and a bet on under 9.5 corners seems justified, considering the average figures and frequency of this total in recent matches.