Brentford vs Sunderland: match statistics
Brentford presents significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and an impressive +10 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 2 goals per match at home, failing to score in only 20% of games, making their offense highly effective. Sunderland struggles in away matches, winning only 20% of fixtures and recording a negative goal difference of -6, failing to score in as many as 60% of their games. Sunderland's recent form consists of a streak of four draws, suggesting a defensive mindset; however, xG statistics show the visitors are much weaker at creating chances on the road (1.06 xG) than Brentford at home (1.31 xG). Taking all parameters into account, Brentford should capitalize on home advantage and secure the three points, although Sunderland's solid defense may make this a hard-fought victory.
Brentford vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Brentford played Sunderland in Premier League (England). The match was played on 7 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Brentford: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Sunderland: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Brentford scores 1.60 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Sunderland scores 1.05 and concedes 0.95. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Brentford 60%, Sunderland 45%. Over 2.5: Brentford 55%, Sunderland 30%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Brentford has higher xG: 1.23 vs 1.13. Brentford: 9.9 shots per match, Sunderland: 9.6.
Match halves
Brentford: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.00. Sunderland: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Brentford: 76-90+ (13 goals). Sunderland: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 presents significantly better home form with a 60% win rate and an impressive +10 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 2 goals per match at home, failing to score in only 20% of games, making their offense highly effective. Sunderland struggles in away matches, winning only 20% of fixtures and recording a negative goal difference of -6, failing to score in as many as 60% of their games. Sunderland's recent form consists of a streak of four draws, suggesting a defensive mindset; however, xG statistics show the visitors are much weaker at creating chances on the road (1.06 xG) than Brentford at home (1.31 xG). Taking all parameters into account, Brentford should capitalize on home advantage and secure the three points, although Sunderland's solid defense may make this a hard-fought victory.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Brentford | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.34 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Brentford is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Brentford · 1.4 pts / match - 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 52% better for: goals scored per match.
1.6 goals / match - Brentford · 1.05 goals / match - Sunderland
Sunderland is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - Brentford · 0.95 goals / match - Sunderland
Brentford scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
Sunderland scores in 65% of matches (13 of 20 matches), while Brentford keeps a clean sheet in 20% (4 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Brentford
Over / Under - Sunderland
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / match - Brentford · 1.15 pts / match - Sunderland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brentford - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 3.00 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 55% | 55% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 26% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Brentford 0 - 0 - 1 Sunderland. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Brentford vs Sunderland?
The Premier League match finished Brentford 3:0 Sunderland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Brentford vs Sunderland?
Brentford score 1.60 goals per game on average and Sunderland 1.05. The Premier League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Brentford's matches and 45% of Sunderland's.
What form are Brentford and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games Brentford have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Sunderland 1-4-0 (1.40 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.