Brentford vs Sunderland: match statistics
Brentford vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Brentford played against Sunderland in Premier League (England). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Gtech Community Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Brentford has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Sunderland has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Brentford scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. Sunderland scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Brentford's games and 50% of Sunderland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Brentford has the higher season xG average, 2.38 to 1.34 per game. Brentford takes 24.0 shots per game, while Sunderland takes 11.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Brentford leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Sunderland leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Brentford's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Sunderland, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 3.09 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Brentford are favorites primarily due to their very strong home numbers: they won their only home match so far 3-0, averaging 26 shots, including 8 on target. The hosts create significantly more high-quality chances, as reflected by an xG of 2.56 compared with Sunderland’s 1.38 away from home, while they have scored as many as 21 goals in their last five matches. Sunderland are also enjoying a decent run, with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and only 3 goals conceded, but their only away fixture ended in defeat, with an average of 2 goals conceded per match. The visitors enjoy more possession, 62% to 40%, but Brentford are clearly more dangerous in the final third: they average 3 goals per home match compared with Sunderland’s 1 goal away from home. The hosts’ advantage in chance creation and attacking efficiency points to a Brentford victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
In the season data, Sunderland featured in matches where both teams scored in 100% of cases, while their defense concedes an average of 2.0 goals per game, clearly favouring a Brentford goal. The hosts are in excellent attacking form: they have scored 21 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 4.2, with a high xG of 2.25. Sunderland should also create chances, as their average xG stands at 1.38 for the season and 1.32 across their last five appearances, while Brentford allows opponents an xG of 1.18. Caution is warranted due to the hosts’ solid defense, which has conceded just 0.8 goals per game in their last 5 matches and kept a clean sheet in 100% of matches in the season data. Despite this, the combination of Sunderland’s very weak season-long defense and the visitors’ attacking potential gives a slight edge to the BTTS - Yes scenario, with both teams expected to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Brentford are in excellent scoring form: they have averaged 4.2 goals over their last 5 matches, with an average xG of 2.25. Sunderland have conceded just 0.6 goals per game over the same period, so the hosts’ high finishing efficiency should be partially adjusted downward, but their creative advantage remains clear. The visitors have averaged 1.4 goals scored and 1.32 xG in their last five appearances, while Brentford allow opponents 1.18 xG. The projected total of 2.60 goals is below the league average of 3.10, but it strongly supports at least two goals. The strongest pick is Over 1.5, as even Sunderland’s solid defensive record cannot fully offset Brentford’s attacking potential and the visitors’ ability to create chances, giving this line a clear edge.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Brentford are in excellent form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, while Sunderland also have 4 victories but have suffered one defeat. The strongest signal concerns the first half: the hosts were leading at the break in 100% of their last five matches, scoring an average of 2.2 goals and conceding just 0.2. Sunderland scored only 0.5 goals per match before half-time, and failed to score in this period in 50% of those games. After the break, Brentford continue to average 2.0 goals, while conceding 0.6, supporting the preservation of their established lead. Although the teams’ xG figures are similar—1.29 for the hosts compared with 1.38 for the visitors—Brentford’s superior current efficiency and control of the first halves point towards a lead at the break and a full-time victory: HT/FT 1/1.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
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
| Brentford | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.25 |
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.
Brentford is 33% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Brentford · 1.5 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.
Brentford is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Brentford · 1 goals / game - Sunderland
Brentford is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Brentford · 1 goals / game - Sunderland
Brentford scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 games).
Sunderland scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while Brentford keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 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 - Brentford
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.
Brentford is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - Brentford · 1 pts / game - Sunderland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brentford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sunderland - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
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* 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
| Brentford | Liga | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 3.09 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 25% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Brentford's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sunderland. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Brentford vs Sunderland?
The Premier League match finished Brentford 1:1 Sunderland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Brentford and Sunderland?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Brentford won 1, Sunderland won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Brentford vs Sunderland?
Brentford score 2.00 goals per game on average and Sunderland 1.00. The Premier League average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Brentford's matches and 50% of Sunderland's.
What form are Brentford and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games Brentford have a 1-1-0 record (2.00 points per game) and Sunderland 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Brentford vs Sunderland?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.