Sunderland vs Bournemouth betting tips and summary
Bournemouth to win – Stronger side
Antoine Semenyo to score or assist – Nine goal contributions this season, five more than any teammate
Robin Roefs to make over 3.5 saves – Averaging 3.6 saves per match
Sunderland will be looking to extend their unbeaten home start as they host Bournemouth this Saturday afternoon in the English Premier League.
A 1-0 loss last time out away at Fulham ended a four-game unbeaten streak for Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland side, who only created 0.17 xG throughout the match.
Despite this, the hosts have enjoyed an excellent start to life back in the EPL, losing just three of their opening 12 matches and sitting seventh in the table.
Only three teams have conceded fewer goals than Sunderland’s total of 11, although no team in the top ten has scored fewer than Sunderland’s 14.
It’s an entirely different story for the visitors, as only the bottom four teams in the league have conceded more than Bournemouth’s 20 goals.
The two teams head into the game with the same amount of wins (5), draws (4), and losses (3), with Bournemouth one spot behind the Black Cats on goal difference.
Bournemouth have shipped 10 goals in their last three away outings, including four to Aston Villa and three to Crystal Palace.
The visitors have only picked up one away win so far, coming all the way back in gameweek three against Tottenham.
What are the best bets for Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
Bournemouth to win
Despite Sunderland’s unbeaten home start and Bournemouth’s away struggles, the Cherries are still the stronger side and favourites to win.
Only Chelsea and Tottenham have scored more away goals than Bournemouth.
Antoine Semenyo to score or assist
Bournemouth’s star performer this season is expected to return from a minor ankle injury and start the match.
Only Erling Haaland has recorded more goal contributions than the Ghanaian international.
Robin Roefs to make over 3.5 saves
Summer signing Roefs has been very busy between the sticks so far, making 43 saves this season.
He has the best save percentage in the league with 79.6%.
Where can I watch Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
| UK | Not televised live | 15:00 BST |
| US | Peacock | 10:00 EST |
What is Sunderland’s current form?
W-W-D-D-L
What is Bournemouth’s current form?
D-W-L-L-D
What were the results of the last four head-to-head matches between Sunderland and Bournemouth?
29/4/2017 – Sunderland 0-1 Bournemouth (Premier League)
5/11/2016 – Bournemouth 1-2 Sunderland (Premier League)
23/1/2016 – Sunderland 1-1 Bournemouth (Premier League)
19/9/2015 – Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
What is Sunderland’s predicted team?
Roefs – Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Geertruida, Reinildo – Xhaka, Sadiki – Traore, Le Fee – Isidor
Injured – Hjelde, Mundle, Alese, Diarra
Doubts – None
What is Bournemouth’s predicted team?
Petrovic – Cook, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert – Scott, Adams – Brooks, Tavernier, Semenyo – Evanilson
Injured – Gannon Doak
Doubts – Kluivert, Akinmboni
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