The Premier League Matchweek 27 clash between Sunderland AFC and Fulham FC will take place on 22 February at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC vs Fulham FC: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Sunderland AFC
Sunderland AFC have lost their last two league matches, although both opponents were Champions League last-16 participants. First, the club were thrashed away by Arsenal (0:3), before losing at home to Liverpool (0:1). The defeat to Liverpool was their first home loss of the current league campaign. Sunderland AFC have dropped to 11th in the standings and now trail the European places by eight points. In addition, the club's matches remain the lowest-scoring in the division, with an average of 2.2 goals.
- The team have failed to win eight of their last 10 Premier League matches (four draws and four defeats).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in five of Sunderland AFC's last six Premier League games.
- The club have not conceded more than one goal in their last six home league matches.
Potential Sunderland AFC Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Robin Roefs – Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo Mandava – Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki – Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fee, Nilson Angulo – Brian Brobbey.
Granit Xhaka and Bertrand Traore are doubtful.
Fulham FC
Fulham FC visited Manchester City last time out and suffered a heavy 0:3 defeat. It was the club's first loss by a margin of three or more goals in the current league campaign. The team are also on a three-match losing run in the Premier League, and they have already endured a similarly poor spell this season — in mid-autumn, Fulham FC lost four league games in a row. The club sit 12th in the table, two points behind Sunderland AFC. The visitors have already conceded 40 goals, with only five sides posting worse defensive numbers.
- At least three goals have been scored in six of the club's last seven league matches.
- Both teams have scored in six of Fulham FC's last eight Premier League games.
- The visitors are winless in four straight away matches in the Premier League (one draw and three defeats).
Potential Fulham FC Lineup (4-5-1)*
Bernd Leno – Ryan Sessegnon, Joachim Andersen, Kenny Tete, Calvin Bassey – Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge, Samuel Chukwueze, Emil Smith Rowe, Harry Wilson – Raul Jimenez.
Midfielder Sasa Lukic will miss the match through injury. Tom Cairney is a doubt.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 14 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 31;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.2;
Red cards shown – 2;
Fouls per match (average) – 21;
Penalties – 21%.
Sunderland AFC vs Fulham FC: Match Prediction
Regis Le Bris' side have suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time this season, and they have also failed to score in two consecutive Premier League matches. We think these negative runs, which have only just begun, will come to an end here. After all, Sunderland AFC will be playing at home, where they have suffered just one defeat in their last 13 Premier League matches, recording seven wins and five draws. Across those games, the club have conceded only 10 goals.
Breaking down that defence will be very difficult for the visitors. Fulham FC have picked up only a third of their points away from home in this Premier League campaign, winning just three of their last 13 matches on the road. On top of that, the club have lost their last three away Premier League fixtures. Therefore, with some insurance, we suggest the following prediction.
Prediction: Sunderland AFC Draw No Bet
* For each team, the starting XI listed is from its last match in this tournament.
