Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland: match statistics
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Brighton & Hove Albion played against Sunderland in Premier League (England). The game was played on December 20, 2025. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Brighton & Hove Albion has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sunderland has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.44. Sunderland scores 1.19 and allows 1.06. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Brighton & Hove Albion's games and 44% of Sunderland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 38%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Brighton & Hove Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.08 per game. Brighton & Hove Albion takes 13.5 shots per game, while Sunderland takes 9.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Brighton & Hove Albion leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. Sunderland leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Brighton & Hove Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Sunderland, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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.
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.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.56 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.19 goals / game - Sunderland
Sunderland is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.06 goals / game - Sunderland
Brighton & Hove Albion scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
Sunderland scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Brighton & Hove Albion keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 meczów).
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 - Brighton & Hove Albion
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.
Sunderland is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.13 pts / game - Sunderland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brighton & Hove Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Brighton & Hove Albion
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
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Liga | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 53% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 56% | 57% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 26% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 73% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 83% | ▼ 81% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland?
The Premier League match finished Brighton & Hove Albion 0:0 Sunderland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Brighton & Hove Albion vs Sunderland?
Brighton & Hove Albion score 1.56 goals per game on average and Sunderland 1.19. The Premier League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Brighton & Hove Albion's matches and 44% of Sunderland's.
What form are Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games Brighton & Hove Albion have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sunderland 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Brighton & Hove Albion 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.