AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland: match statistics
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AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AFC Bournemouth plays Sunderland in Premier League (England). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Vitality Stadium.
Recent form
AFC Bournemouth has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Sunderland has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
AFC Bournemouth scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 2.17. Sunderland scores 1.00 and allows 2.00. Games in this league average 2.95 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 83% of AFC Bournemouth's games and 50% of Sunderland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 33%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sunderland has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.46 per game. AFC Bournemouth takes 12.8 shots per game, while Sunderland takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
AFC Bournemouth leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Sunderland leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
AFC Bournemouth's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Sunderland, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.95 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AFC Bournemouth | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.21 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sunderland is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - AFC Bournemouth · 0.8 pts / game - Sunderland
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AFC Bournemouth is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - AFC Bournemouth · 1 goals / game - Sunderland
Sunderland is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.17 goals / game - AFC Bournemouth · 2 goals / game - Sunderland
AFC Bournemouth scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
Sunderland scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while AFC Bournemouth keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AFC Bournemouth
Over / Under - Sunderland
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
AFC Bournemouth is 120% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - AFC Bournemouth · 0.83 pts / game - Sunderland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AFC Bournemouth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sunderland - second-half results
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AFC Bournemouth
Sunderland
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| AFC Bournemouth | Liga | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.33 | 2.95 | • 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 83% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 58% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from AFC Bournemouth's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Sunderland. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland play?
AFC Bournemouth face Sunderland on October 18, 2026 in Premier League at Vitality Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches AFC Bournemouth won 0, Sunderland won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland?
AFC Bournemouth score 1.17 goals per game on average and Sunderland 1.00. The Premier League average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 83% of AFC Bournemouth's matches and 50% of Sunderland's.
What form are AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games AFC Bournemouth have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Sunderland 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland?
The statistical background for AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.