Prediction for match West Ham — Sunderland, 24.01.2026

Match Analysis: West Ham vs Sunderland

In the English Premier League, on January 24th, West Ham will face Sunderland. According to odds, West Ham is priced at 2.60 to win, Sunderland at 3.00, and a draw at 3.37. The probabilities are distributed as follows: West Ham - 37.90%, draw - 29.24%, Sunderland - 32.85%. Based on the odds and percentages, West Ham has a slight advantage, but the gap between the teams is not significant. The match promises to be interesting in terms of the fight for points, and the bookmakers do not highlight a clear underdog.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, West Ham had an average possession of 51.8%, received 2.4 yellow cards, committed 14 fouls, and were caught offside 0.8 times per game. Over the same period, Sunderland had 49.2% possession, received 2.6 yellow cards, committed 11.2 fouls, and were caught offside 0.8 times. West Ham's last three matches were: January 17th - Tottenham vs West Ham 1-2, January 11th - West Ham vs QPR 2-1, January 6th - West Ham vs Nottingham Forest 1-2. Sunderland's last three matches were: January 17th - Sunderland vs Crystal Palace 2-1, January 10th - Everton vs Sunderland 1-4, January 7th - Brentford vs Sunderland 3-0. In their last head-to-head on August 16, 2025, Sunderland defeated West Ham 3-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five games, West Ham averages 3.2 goals per game, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.8. Sunderland averages 2 goals per game, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.2. For over/under totals: West Ham has hit over 2.5 in 5 out of 5 games, Sunderland in 2 out of 5. In the first half, West Ham recorded over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5, Sunderland in 1 out of 5. In the second half, West Ham had over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5, Sunderland in 1 out of 5. West Ham most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%), while Sunderland scores between the 61st and 75th minutes (43%). In terms of conceding, West Ham spreads it evenly between the 31-45, 61-75, and 76-90 minute intervals (25% each), while Sunderland most often concedes between the 16th and 30th minutes (50%). Considering West Ham's over-profile and Sunderland's less reliable defense, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.22 seems logical.

Corner Totals Analysis

West Ham averages 6.8 corners per match, Sunderland 4.4. West Ham has hit over 9.5 corners in 5 out of 5 games, Sunderland in 1 out of 5. The line closest to the average sum (11.2) is a total of 11 corners, with both options available: over 11 corners at 2.50, under 11 at 1.47. West Ham is favored on corners with odds of 1.90. Based on statistics, betting on over 11 corners seems justified, given West Ham's high activity in this metric and their consistent over in matches.