As Brentford prepares to host Sunderland at the Brentford Community Stadium, both teams are looking to secure vital points in the Premier League. With the match scheduled for January 7, 2026, fans can expect a closely contested encounter between two teams sitting just one place apart in the league standings.
Match Preview
Brentford enters the match with a solid home record, having won 6 out of their 10 home games this season. Their recent form is also commendable, with a streak of five matches that includes three wins and two draws (WDWWD). This home advantage is amplified by their goal-scoring prowess, having netted 20 goals at home while only conceding 10.
Sunderland has struggled on the road, winning only 2 of their 10 away matches. Their recent form shows a tendency to draw, with four draws in their last five matches (DDDDW). Additionally, they have scored only 5 goals away from home this season, with an average of just 0.5 goals per game, which highlights their difficulties in finding the net outside the Stadium of Light.
The historical encounters between the two teams also favor Brentford, who managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Sunderland in their last meeting at the Stadium of Light on August 30, 2025. This recent win, coupled with Sunderland's ongoing struggles away from home and Brentford's solid home performances, positions the Bees as the favorites for this matchup.
Another factor to consider is the absence of Sunderland's defender A. Alese due to a shoulder injury, which further weakens their defensive line. With Brentford's attacking options, including players like M. Damsgaard and K. Lewis-Potter, they may exploit any gaps left by the absence of Alese.
Predicted Outcome
Given Brentford's strong home form, Sunderland's away struggles, and the recent head-to-head results, I predict Brentford will emerge victorious in this match. The likely scoreline is Brentford 2, Sunderland 0.
