Sunderland vs Brighton Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Sunderland vs Brighton Prediction: 1-1

Sunderland vs Brighton in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.

This Sunderland vs Brighton prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Sunderland's Last Match – Port Vale vs Sunderland

Sunderland will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England FA Cup loss to Port Vale on March 8. In that match, Sunderland recorded 69% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Port Vale	31%	3 (1)	0.53	18
Sunderland	69%	13 (6)	1.71	67

Brighton's Last Match – Brighton vs Arsenal

Brighton must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England Premier League defeat against Arsenal on March 4. In that match, Brighton recorded 60% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Brighton	60%	9 (3)	0.7	66
Arsenal	40%	4 (2)	0.43	35

Sunderland vs Brighton Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Sunderland are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Brighton average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Sunderland to win: @3.3

Draw: @3.3

Brighton to win: @2.25

Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8

Sunderland Fixtures

Brighton Fixtures