Sunderland will welcome Brentford to the Stadium Of Light on Saturday, as both teams look to secure their second wins of the 2025/26 English Premier League season.
The Black Cats failed to build on their opening-day victory over West Ham United last weekend, as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to fellow promoted side Burnley.
With staying in the English Premier League the overwhelming priority on Wearside, manager Regis Le Bris’ side also suffered a midweek defeat in the Carabao Cup, to EFL Championship outfit Huddersfield Town.
They return to English Premier League action as they host a Brentford side who are seemingly finding their feet after a turbulent summer.
After first-team manager Thomas Frank moved on to Tottenham Hotspur, new boss Keith Andrews inherited a side fresh from seeing the departures of top goalscorer Bryan Mbuemo and club captain Christian Norgaard.
Wins over European football protagonists Aston Villa and a Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth mean the Bees will arrive in the North-East in the search of three consecutive victories.
Here, EPL Bets writer Callum Close tips his selections for Saturday’s match.
What are the best bets for Sunderland vs Brentford?
Brentford to win or draw
Sunderland will be keen to get back to winning ways and are sure to be confident in front of their own fans – after their resounding opening-day win.
However, Brentford are looking to make it consecutive league wins and boasted the best away record in the English Premier League last season.
Over 1.5 goals in the match
This selection has landed in all three of Sunderland’s competitive matches so far this season, whilst it has happened in two of Brentford’s.
Dango Outtara to have over 1.5 shots on target
Having just arrived from Bournemouth, Dango Outtara netted on his Brentford debut in last week’s victory over Aston Villa – this selection landed too.
Where can I watch Sunderland vs Brentford?
Sunderland vs Brentford won’t be available for live broadcast in the UK.
Live radio coverage of the match will be available on both club’s respective media channels.
Kick-off at the Stadium Of Light is at 3pm (GMT) on Saturday, August 30.
What is Sunderland’s form?
W-L-W-L-L
What is Brentford’s form?
W-D-L-W-W
What was the score when Sunderland played Brentford in their last game?
Sunderland 0-2 Brentford (EFL Championship – Feb 17, 2018)
Who scored when Sunderland played Brentford in their last game?
Kamohelo Mokotjo (13’), Neal Maupay (28’)
