Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion: match statistics
Sunderland displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +9 goal difference at their stadium, making them the favorite for this matchup. Brighton performs significantly worse in away fixtures, recording just a 21% win rate and a negative goal difference of -4, while losing half of their matches on the road. The hosts also hold an advantage in efficiency – their shot conversion rate is 14% compared to the visitors' 10%, and Sunderland's average home xG (1.25) is close to Brighton's away xG (1.39). Both teams' recent form has been inconsistent, but Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 36% of their home games, which, coupled with Brighton's weaker offense (averaging 1.14 away goals), gives the hosts a realistic chance for the full three points. I expect a tight match with a slight edge for the hosts, who should capitalize on their home-field advantage.
Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sunderland played against Brighton & Hove Albion in Premier League (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Sunderland has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Brighton & Hove Albion has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Sunderland scores 1.03 goals per game and allows 1.17. Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.31 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Sunderland's games and 62% of Brighton & Hove Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 45%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Brighton & Hove Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.13 per game. Sunderland takes 9.5 shots per game, while Brighton & Hove Albion takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sunderland leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Brighton & Hove Albion leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sunderland's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Brighton & Hove Albion, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Sunderland displays solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive +9 goal difference at their stadium, making them the favorite for this matchup. Brighton performs significantly worse in away fixtures, recording just a 21% win rate and a negative goal difference of -4, while losing half of their matches on the road. The hosts also hold an advantage in efficiency – their shot conversion rate is 14% compared to the visitors' 10%, and Sunderland's average home xG (1.25) is close to Brighton's away xG (1.39). Both teams' recent form has been inconsistent, but Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 36% of their home games, which, coupled with Brighton's weaker offense (averaging 1.14 away goals), gives the hosts a realistic chance for the full three points. I expect a tight match with a slight edge for the hosts, who should capitalize on their home-field advantage.
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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
| Sunderland | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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.
Brighton & Hove Albion is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Sunderland · 1.2 pts / game - Brighton & Hove Albion
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 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.03 goals / game - Sunderland · 1.31 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunderland is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Sunderland · 1.24 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunderland scores in 66% of games (19 of 29 meczów), while Brighton & Hove Albion keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 meczów).
Brighton & Hove Albion scores in 76% of games (22 of 29 meczów), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 31% (9 of 29 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 - Sunderland
Over / Under - Brighton & Hove Albion
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 34%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Brighton & Hove Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Sunderland
Brighton & Hove Albion
* 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
| Sunderland | Liga | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.21 | 2.77 | ▼ 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 56% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 54% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 25% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 71% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sunderland's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Brighton & Hove Albion. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
The Premier League match finished Sunderland 0:1 Brighton & Hove Albion. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
Sunderland score 1.03 goals per game on average and Brighton & Hove Albion 1.31. The Premier League average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Sunderland's matches and 62% of Brighton & Hove Albion's.
What form are Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Sunderland have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
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.