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Two clubs who experienced very different journeys to this point meet in the Premier League for the first time since 1946/47 as Sunderland take on Brentford at the Stadium of Light. Both sides already have three points on the board after two rounds, which makes this an intriguing clash in the early stages of the campaign.

For Sunderland, the return to the top flight has been filled with excitement but also an early reminder of how unforgiving the league can be. Their 3-0 triumph over West Ham on the opening day was a dream way to mark their comeback after years in the lower tiers, but that result was quickly followed by a sobering 2-0 defeat at fellow promoted side Burnley in round two. Adding to their woes, the Black Cats were knocked out of the EFL Cup in midweek on penalties by Huddersfield, a result that may have dented morale.

Despite that setback, Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris has been quick to highlight the positives, including summer signing Marc Guiu opening his goalscoring account for the club. With Premier League survival the ultimate goal, Sunderland’s ability to secure results at home will be critical, and victory here would mark the first time since 2001/02 that they’ve won their first two top-flight home games of a season.

Brentford, meanwhile, appear to be adapting steadily to life under new manager Keith Andrews, who replaced Thomas Frank in the summer. After a disappointing 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest on the opening weekend, the Bees responded with a gritty 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, sealed by new signing Dango Ouattara’s early strike. That momentum continued in the EFL Cup, where a rotated side earned a 2-0 away victory at Bournemouth. Once again, Brentford demonstrated their strength on the road, a trait that has become one of their biggest assets in recent seasons. In fact, no Premier League club has collected more away points in 2025 so far than the Bees. However, they know better than to take this trip lightly, as their last league defeat away from home came in the northeast – a 2-1 loss to Newcastle in April.

헤드 투 헤드 기록

This fixture is a rarity in the modern era, with Sunderland and Brentford having only crossed paths three times in all competitions since the year 2000. The Bees have had the upper hand, winning two of those encounters and drawing the other, which contributes to their unbeaten record in the last five meetings overall (W3, D2).

The last time Sunderland overcame Brentford in league action was all the way back in September 1993 in the old Division One. Since then, the two clubs’ trajectories have rarely aligned, making this Premier League clash a historic occasion. Sunderland will be desperate to rewrite the recent record, while Brentford will look to continue their dominance in this head-to-head.

인기 통계 및 연속 기록

• In each of Sunderland’s last five regular home league games, only one team has found the net (W2, L3).
• Sunderland have scored after the 80th minute in all three of their competitive matches this season.
• Brentford have won each of their last eight Premier League fixtures against newly-promoted sides, scoring 22 goals in the process.
• The Bees have found the net in each of their last nine Premier League matches (W5, D2, L2).

These trends suggest that Sunderland will need to be defensively disciplined, as Brentford are particularly ruthless against newly promoted opposition, while the Black Cats may lean on their late-scoring habit to stay in the contest.

주목해야 할 주요 업체

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

The young forward has been a bright spark in Sunderland’s attack, and his knack for scoring in the latter stages of matches could once again be crucial. Each of his last three goals came after the 60th minute, underlining his value as either a starter with stamina or an impact substitute.

He also has a unique streak of six consecutive goals in matches that finished with exactly three goals in total, making him a player to watch both for his finishing and for how he influences game patterns.

단고 우아타라 (브렌트포드)

The summer arrival has wasted no time making his mark, scoring inside the first 15 minutes of his last two goalscoring appearances. Brentford have never lost a match in which Ouattara has scored since he moved to England (W7, D2), which highlights both his importance to the Bees and the positive aura he brings when on target.

Sunderland’s backline will need to be especially wary of his early runs and direct attacking style.

Team News

Sunderland are dealing with a growing injury list, with defender Dan Ballard forced off against Burnley last weekend to compound existing problems. They already had several absentees in key areas, meaning squad depth is being tested early in the campaign.

Brentford, in contrast, appear to be in relatively good health, with no fresh injury concerns emerging after their midweek win at Bournemouth. This stability could give Andrews the flexibility to rotate his attacking options if needed.

베팅 분석

Given Brentford’s exceptional record against newly-promoted teams and their overall form on the road, the visitors will head into this match as favourites. Sunderland’s late-scoring trend adds intrigue, particularly for in-play betting, where backing them to score in the second half could offer value.

However, Brentford’s ruthless streak against promoted sides, coupled with their ability to consistently find the net away from home, makes them the more reliable selection overall. A Brentford win, potentially with both teams scoring, looks the most attractive betting angle here.

예측

Sunderland 1-2 Brentford

Brentford’s know-how and clinical edge should give them the upper hand, but Sunderland’s home crowd and late-scoring habit mean they’re unlikely to go down without a fight.

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