Sunderland AFC vs Fulham Preview and Betting Tips

📋 Team Form

⚔️ Head-to-Head

In the last 3 meetings, Sunderland AFC have 0W 0D 3L against Fulham. Total goals 10 (3-7); both teams scored in 2 of 3.

  • Sunderland 1-3 Fulham (22 Feb 2026)
  • Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (22 Nov 2025)
  • Sunderland AFC 2-3 Fulham FC (08 Feb 2023)

📊 Key Stats

  • Sunderland shortened from 2.85 to 2.47 for the home win.
  • Fulham drifted from 2.45 to 3.00 in the away market.
  • Fulham average 1.8 goals; Sunderland concede 0.8 across recent form lines.
  • Fulham are 14th and Sunderland 15th after 1 match, both on 0 points.
  • Tom Cairney and Simon Adingra are injured; Dayann Methalie is suspended.

The market turn is the clearest read for this match prediction. Sunderland have been backed hard, and that lines up with the recent form split and the stronger defensive numbers in their last five-match trend. Their average of 0.8 goals conceded stands out in a game where both sides are still settling after opening losses. Fulham carry threat with an average of 1.8 goals, but their average of 1.4 conceded leaves the door open.

Projected lineups are still not confirmed, yet the listed absences matter. Sunderland lose Simon Adingra and Dayann Methalie, while Fulham travel without Tom Cairney. Both clubs were beaten by a single goal in their first league outing, so this still looks tight. For readers weighing h2h, betting tips and the broader preview angle, the strongest signal remains Sunderland's price move and the lower concession rate.

🔮 Prediction

Sunderland AFC to win - Expected score: 2-1, with the home odds move and tighter recent defensive trend giving the hosts the edge.

🎯 Betting Picks

1X2: Home @2.54
The experts backed the home side as the market's slight favorite at the best verified 1X2 price, and the article prediction also points to a Sunderland win.

Home To Score 3+ Goals in a Row: Yes @7.47
Aggressive option: For more upside, Home To Score 3+ Goals in a Row: Yes at 7.47 is the bolder way to back the expected 2-1 score.

Betting Tips:

  • 1X2: Home @2.54

  • Home To Score 3+ Goals in a Row: Yes @7.47