Brentford vs Sunderland: match statistics
Brentford vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Brentford played Sunderland in Premier League (England). The match was played on 5 September 2026. Venue: Gtech Community Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Brentford: 1-1-0, 2.00 points/match. Sunderland: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Brentford scores 2.00 and concedes 0.50 goals per match. Sunderland scores 1.00 and concedes 1.00. League average: 3.09 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Brentford 50%, Sunderland 50%. Over 2.5: Brentford 50%, Sunderland 50%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Brentford has higher xG: 2.38 vs 1.34. Brentford: 24.0 shots per match, Sunderland: 11.5.
Match halves
Brentford: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 0.50. Sunderland: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Brentford: 31-45+ (2 goals). Sunderland: 31-45+ (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 3.09 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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 defence 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 defence, 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 defence 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 statisticsHalf-by-half
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) | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Brentford is 33% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Brentford · 1.5 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 100% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Brentford · 1 goals / match - Sunderland
Brentford is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.5 goals / match - Brentford · 1 goals / match - Sunderland
Brentford scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 matches).
Sunderland scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Brentford keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 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 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / match - Brentford · 1 pts / match - Sunderland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brentford - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 50%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sunderland - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 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 | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Brentford 1 - 0 - 1 Sunderland. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.