Premier League
Bournemouth vs Sunderland
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 - 14:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth vs Sunderland Prediction & Stats - Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Bournemouth vs Sunderland carries real history into this round of the Premier League.
The two sides meet on 18/10 (Sunday) at Vitality Stadium, 14:00 (UK time).
Read the Bournemouth vs Sunderland prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Bournemouth vs Sunderland
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Bournemouth vs Sunderland call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Bournemouth or Draw
Last updated on 16-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Bournemouth the side to beat, with roughly 46% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Bournemouth Preview
Bournemouth reach this fixture 6 match into their Premier League. Here is where AFC Bournemouth stand:
In this competition
0 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
0.5 points per game
7 scored, at 1.17 a game
13 conceded, at 2.17 a game
AFC Bournemouth, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Marcus Tavernier, 3 goals
Most assists: Evanilson, 3 assists
Recent results — Bournemouth
15/10/2026 15:00
10/10/2026 10:00
20/09/2026 09:00
17/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 10:00
Sunderland: how they are travelling
Sunderland come in 6 matches into their Premier League.
Here is what Sunderland A.F.C. have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost
0.67 points per game
6 scored, at 1 a game
12 conceded, at 2 a game
Sunderland A.F.C., season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Brian Brobbey, 3 goals
Most assists: Thomas Meunier, 1 assists
Recent results — Sunderland A.F.C.
15/10/2026 12:45
10/10/2026 10:00
20/09/2026 09:00
16/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 15:00
The head-to-head
Over 6 recent meetings between Bournemouth and Sunderland:
Bournemouth: 2 win(s)
Sunderland: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 2
An even record like this keeps the Bournemouth vs Sunderland prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Bournemouth vs Sunderland
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Bournemouth
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Away |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.33 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.17 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.72 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.3 | 1.29 |
Away Team
Sunderland
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
W
|
0.67 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 1.67 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.33 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.33 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.36 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.27 | 1.37 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After evaluating the odds across different markets, our top betting tip for this match is under 9.5 corners.
We expect Bournemouth vs Sunderland to be a controlled game with most of the play concentrated in midfield, decreasing the number of corner opportunities. With odds of 1.85, backing 9 or fewer corners offers good value.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Bournemouth will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Bournemouth vs Sunderland.
We just see some flaws that Sunderland can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.5, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.
Fixture information - Bournemouth vs Sunderland
Match: Bournemouth vs Sunderland
Competition: Premier League
Date: Sunday, 18/10/2026
Kick-off: 14:00 (UK time)
Venue: Vitality Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for A.F.C. Bournemouth vs SAFC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.33
League: 2.95
Both Teams to Score
84%
League: 55%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 56%
Cards
5
League: 4.08
Corners
9.33
League: 9.32
Home Team
Bournemouth
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Away |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.33 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.17 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.72 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.3 | 1.29 |
Away Team
Sunderland
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
W
|
0.67 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 1.67 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.33 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.33 | 2.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.36 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.27 | 1.37 |
Corners
8.67 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Bournemouth received +2% more corners than Sunderland in the Premier League
8.5 / Match
Chelsea
(7)
Liverpool
(3)
Brentford
(2)
Newcastle
(3)
Everton
(10)
Manchester City
(3)(7)
Brighton
(5)
Manchester City
(4)
Arsenal
(3)
Brentford
(3)
Fulham
(5)
Ipswich Town
Cards
3 / Match
+50% Cards / Match
Bournemouth received +50% more cards than Sunderland in the Premier League
2 / Match
Chelsea
(4)
Liverpool
(1)
Brentford
(5)
Newcastle
(3)
Everton
(3)
Manchester City
(2)(0)
Brighton
(1)
Manchester City
(5)
Arsenal
(2)
Brentford
(0)
Fulham
(3)
Ipswich Town
Goals Scored
1.17 / Match
+17%
Bournemouth is +17% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Chelsea
(1)
Liverpool
(0)
Brentford
(2)
Newcastle
(2)
Everton
(1)
Manchester City
(1)(0)
Brighton
(3)
Manchester City
(0)
Arsenal
(1)
Brentford
(1)
Fulham
(1)
Ipswich Town
Goals Conceded
2.17 / Match
+8%
Bournemouth condeded +8% more goals than Sunderland
2 / Match
Chelsea
(5)
Liverpool
(1)
Brentford
(2)
Newcastle
(2)
Everton
(1)
Manchester City
(2)(2)
Brighton
(5)
Manchester City
(2)
Arsenal
(1)
Brentford
(0)
Fulham
(2)
Ipswich Town
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Manchester City
|
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 3 |
| 2 |
Arsenal
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Brighton
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 4 |
Brentford
|
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 5 |
Everton
|
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Chelsea
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Leeds United
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Hull City
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Liverpool
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Ipswich Town
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Newcastle
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Crystal Palace
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 13 |
Manchester United
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Coventry City
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 |
Nottingham Forest
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Aston Villa
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 17 |
Sunderland
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
Tottenham
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Bournemouth
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
Fulham
|
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 2 | 0.33 |
Odds
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