Sunderland vs Bournemouth – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Bournemouth at 39%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sunderland vs Bournemouth fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Premier League clash, Regular Season - 36 as Sunderland welcome Bournemouth to Stadium of Light. Kick-off is set for Saturday 15 May 2027 at 14:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Sunderland — All Games: 3W 3D 4L from 10 Premier League outings this season, averaging 1.20 points per game. Last five: L W D L L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Sunderland have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Sunderland's form when playing at home: 4W 1D 5L across 10 games at Stadium of Light this term (1.30 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Across all Premier League games this season, Bournemouth have recorded 2W 6D 2L from 10 outings — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L D D D L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Bournemouth have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Bournemouth's form when playing away from home: 5W 4D 1L across 10 road games this term (1.90 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context. Their away PPG of 1.90 exceeds their overall 1.20 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Sunderland at 1.20 PPG versus Bournemouth's 1.20. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 2 previous meetings, Sunderland have won 1, Bournemouth 0, with 1 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 3.5 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 28 Feb 2026, ended 1–1 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Sunderland in-play and half-time data (43 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 43% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 79% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
Bournemouth in-play and half-time data (43 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 58% of the time; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 42%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sunderland 49% versus Bournemouth 67%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sunderland 44% | Bournemouth 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sunderland 1.14 xG and Bournemouth 1.31 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sunderland attack 0.809 / defence 0.990 | Bournemouth attack 1.044 / defence 0.992. League average goals — home 1.423 / away 1.272. Data: 43 Sunderland games / 43 Bournemouth games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sunderland 31% | Draw 29% | Bournemouth 39%. Fair-value odds: Sunderland 3.23 | Draw 3.45 | Bournemouth 2.56. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.46. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.46 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Bournemouth are the pick at 39% — marginal model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Bournemouth offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.46 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 45% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.1 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 51%. This conflicts with form data: Sunderland 20% | Bournemouth 60% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sunderland vs Bournemouth | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 36 | Venue: Stadium of Light • Kick-off: Saturday 15 May 2027, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sunderland 31% | Draw 29% | Bournemouth 39% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 51% | xG Sunderland 1.14 / Bournemouth 1.31 • Poisson strength factors: Sunderland attack 0.809 / def 0.990 | Bournemouth attack 1.044 / def 0.992 | league avg home 1.423 / away 1.272 • Poisson stance: Bournemouth (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.14
Sunderland xG
Expected Goals
1.31
Bournemouth xG
51%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
23%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sunderland vs Bournemouth kick off?
Sunderland vs Bournemouth is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 on Saturday 15 May 2027 at Stadium of Light.
Where is Sunderland vs Bournemouth being played?
The match is being played at Stadium of Light.
What competition is Sunderland vs Bournemouth part of?
Sunderland vs Bournemouth is a Regular Season - 36 fixture in the Premier League (England).
Who is favourite to win Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
Our statistical model gives Sunderland a 31% chance of winning, Bournemouth a 39% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Bournemouth the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Sunderland and Bournemouth will score (BTTS).
Will Sunderland vs Bournemouth have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Bournemouth?
Record (2 meetings): Sunderland 1W | Draws 1 | Bournemouth 0W.
What form are Sunderland and Bournemouth in?
Sunderland (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-W-D-L-L. Bournemouth (all comps): 2W-6D-2L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-D-D-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Sunderland's attack at 0.81x the league average against Bournemouth's defence at 0.99x — combine the two and it projects 1.14 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Bournemouth's attack versus Sunderland's defence, projects 1.31 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (10.2%), 0-1 (9.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Bournemouth Win
31%
3.21
29%
3.41
39%
2.53
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.9%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.3%
Away win
1 – 0
9.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.14
Sunderland xG
Total xG
2.46
1.31
Bournemouth xG
3.21
31%
Home win
3.41
29%
Draw
2.53
39%
Away win
Goals Markets
70%
Over 1.5
1.43
30%
Under 1.5
3.33
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
23%
Over 3.5
4.35
77%
Under 3.5
1.30
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.96
49%
BTTS No
2.04
Clean Sheet
27%
3.72
32%
3.13
Win to Nil
8%
11.95
13%
7.93
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.6 | 11.3 | 7.4 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 9.8 | 12.9 | 8.5 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 5.6 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are Sunderland and Bournemouth expected to score?
The model projects 1.14 expected goals for Sunderland and 1.31 for Bournemouth, a combined total of 2.46.
How confident is the prediction model for Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 43 outings, Sunderland have picked up 1.35 PPG on a 15W 13D 15L record — L-W-D-L-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Sunderland, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Bournemouth's form line: 13W 21D 9L from 43 games, 1.40 PPG, last five L-D-D-D-L. It's still early in the season for Bournemouth, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Sunderland on 1.35 PPG, Bournemouth on 1.40. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Sunderland have posted 1.71 PPG from 21 outings (10W 6D 5L).
On the road, Bournemouth have gone 6W 9D 6L from 21 away games — 1.29 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sunderland come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Sunderland are averaging 1.12 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per game recently; Bournemouth are on 1.49 scored and 1.44 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Bournemouth in 67%.
Last 43 Results — Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sunderland
Early Season
Bournemouth
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sunderland and Bournemouth in coming into this match?
Sunderland have gone 15W 13D 15L in their last 43 games (1.35 PPG), while Bournemouth have gone 13W 21D 9L in their last 43 (1.40 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sunderland at home or Bournemouth away?
Sunderland's home record (1.71 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sunderland at home: 1.71 PPG; Bournemouth away: 1.29 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Sunderland and Bournemouth runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. They last met on 28 February 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Sunderland
1
Draws
0
Bournemouth
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Bournemouth?
From 2 meetings on record, Sunderland have won 1, Bournemouth have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Sunderland and Bournemouth last play each other?
They last met on 28 February 2026, when Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland.
Who has won more matches between Sunderland and Bournemouth?
Sunderland have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Sunderland see a goal before the break in 43% of their matches.
Bournemouth are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 24% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sunderland 43%, Bournemouth 71% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 43% (Sunderland) and 67% (Bournemouth).
On the defensive side: Sunderland keep a clean sheet in 38% of their matches; Sunderland have failed to score in 29% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sunderland home games / Bournemouth away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sunderland play Bournemouth?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 43% of Sunderland's games and 71% of Bournemouth's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Sunderland vs Bournemouth usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 43% of Sunderland's recent games and 67% of Bournemouth's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sunderland and Bournemouth tend to score early?
Sunderland have had a goal before half-time in 43% of their recent matches, Bournemouth in 86% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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