Two newly promoted sides meet at very different stages of their English Premier League adjustment as Sunderland host Burnley at the Stadium of Light on Monday night. Sunderland remain comfortably clear of the relegation zone but have lost momentum, while Burnley are stuck in the bottom two yet showing signs of resistance rather than collapse.

Sunderland’s early-season surge has flattened out. They have won just once in their last six league matches and slipped outside the top half, with away defeats continuing to halt progress. That said, their home form has remained a constant. The Black Cats are still unbeaten at the Stadium of Light in the league this season.

Without Granit Xhaka’s ability to dictate tempo and screen transitions, games have become more fragmented, particularly away from home. At home, however, Regis Le Bris has managed to protect structure through compact spacing and patient build-up, even if fluency has suffered.

Burnley arrive with a different kind of problem. Results have not followed performances, but the collapse seen earlier in the season has been arrested. They are unbeaten in four matches across all competitions and have drawn three consecutive league games.

Away from home, though, Burnley remain fragile. They have yet to keep a clean sheet on the road and have struggled to manage games. Their 2-2 draw with Tottenham last time out followed a familiar pattern, with solid defensive work undermined by a decisive moment late on.

Picks and predictions for Sunderland vs Burnley

Sunderland’s unbeaten home record gives them the edge on paper, but Burnley’s recent run of draws reflects a side capable of staying in games.

We’d say take a slight risk and back the visitors in the draw no bet market if you’re feeling brave, but they’ve struggled to put the icing on the cake

With both teams prioritising structure over risk, space should be limited and clear chances at a premium.

Sunderland are unlikely to over-commit without Xhaka, while Burnley’s recent approach has been conservative by necessity. The balance of the game suggests shared points rather than a breakthrough. Back the draw.

Where can I watch Sunderland vs Burnley?

Supporters in the United States can watch Sunderland vs Burnley live on USA Network, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 EST on Monday.

In the United Kingdom, live coverage will be available on Sky Sports, with kick-off at 20:00 GMT.

What is Sunderland’s current form?

D-L-W-L-D

What is Burnley’s current form?

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What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Sunderland and Burnley?

23/08/25 – Burnley 2-0 Sunderland (Premier League)

17/01/25 – Burnley 0-0 Sunderland (Championship)

24/08/24 – Sunderland 1-0 Burnley (Championship)

31/03/23 – Burnley 0-0 Sunderland (Championship)

22/10/22 – Sunderland 2-4 Burnley (Championship)

What is Sunderland’s predicted team?

Roefs – Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Cirkin – Diarra, Sadiki – Hume, Le Fee, Talbi – Brobbey

What is Burnley’s predicted team?

Dubravka – Humphreys, Esteve, Tuanzebe – Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires – Edwards, Anthony – Foster