Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion predictions, Mar 14, 2026

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As Sunderland AFC prepares to host Brighton & Hove Albion on March 14, 2026, both teams enter the fixture with similar recent form, each having secured two victories in their last five matches. Sunderland will look to capitalize on home advantage at the Stadium of Light, where the support of their fans could be crucial in pushing for key points in the Premier League.

Tactically, Sunderland has shown resilience in their attacking play, but they will need to tighten their defensive structure against a Brighton side known for its dynamic offense and possession-based style. Brighton, currently favored by bookmakers with odds at 2.19 for an away win versus Sunderland’s 3.33, will aim to exploit any gaps in Sunderland’s defense while maintaining their solid midfield control, which has been pivotal in their recent performances.

While the statistical model leans slightly toward an away win, predicting a 43.8% chance for Brighton’s success compared to a 28.8% likelihood for Sunderland, the nature of Premier League encounters often brings surprises. Both teams possess the capability to secure a positive result, making this clash an intriguing matchup with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Sunderland 28.7%

Draw 27.6%

Brighton & Hove 43.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.3	3.4	2.15
	3.35	3.45	2.21
	3.3	3.5	2.2
	3.45	3.6	2.23	Watch and Bet
	3.25	3.3	2.15
	3.36	3.59	2.2

Latest Results

03.03.26 Leeds United – Sunderland AFC – 0:1 28.02.26 AFC Bournemouth – Sunderland AFC – 1:1 22.02.26 Sunderland AFC – Fulham FC – 1:3 15.02.26 Oxford United – Sunderland AFC – 0:1 11.02.26 Sunderland AFC – Liverpool FC – 0:1

04.03.26 Brighton & Hove Albion – Arsenal FC – 0:1 01.03.26 Brighton & Hove Albion – Nottingham Forest – 2:1 21.02.26 Brentford FC – Brighton & Hove Albion – 0:2 14.02.26 Liverpool FC – Brighton & Hove Albion – 3:0 11.02.26 Aston Villa – Brighton & Hove Albion – 1:0

Facts

Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 11 and 14).

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Brighton & Hove is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Sunderland won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 0:0.

Latest Head To Head

20.12.25 Brighton & Hove Albion – Sunderland AFC – 0:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Arsenal	30	20	7	3	59:22	37	67
2	Manchester City	29	18	6	5	59:27	32	60
3	Manchester Utd	29	14	9	6	51:40	11	51
4	Aston Villa	29	15	6	8	39:34	5	51
5	Chelsea	29	13	9	7	53:34	19	48
6	Liverpool	29	14	6	9	48:39	9	48
7	Brentford	29	13	5	11	44:40	4	44
8	Everton	29	12	7	10	34:33	1	43
9	Bournemouth	29	9	13	7	44:46	-2	40
10	Fulham	29	12	4	13	40:43	-3	40
11	Sunderland	29	10	10	9	30:34	-4	40
12	Newcastle	29	11	6	12	42:43	-1	39
13	Crystal Palace	29	10	8	11	33:35	-2	38
14	Brighton	29	9	10	10	38:36	2	37
15	Leeds	29	7	10	12	37:48	-11	31
16	Tottenham	29	7	8	14	39:46	-7	29
17	Nottingham	29	7	7	15	28:43	-15	28
18	West Ham	29	7	7	15	35:54	-19	28
19	Burnley	29	4	7	18	32:58	-26	19
20	Wolves	30	3	7	20	22:52	-30	16

English Premier League Outrights

1. Arsenal: 1.21 (78.57%)

2. Manchester City: 4.83 (19.62%)

3. Manchester United: 101.4 (0.93%)

4. Liverpool: 325.25 (0.29%)

5. Chelsea: 325.25 (0.29%)

6. Aston Villa: 325.25 (0.29%)

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