Stadium of Light | Premier League 2026-27 | Saturday, October 10 | 3pm BST
Here at BetVictor News, we take a closer look at the Sunderland vs Brighton odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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Sunderland Vs Brighton Odds
After their brilliant 3-0 win against Arsenal before the international break, the Sunderland vs Brighton Premier League odds imply another Seagulls win is on the cards. Fabian Hurzeler’s charges are the 6/5 favourites, the draw is 5/2 with the Black Cats priced at 2/1.
Ahead of the game, the Sunderland vs Brighton betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
Sunderland Vs Brighton Preview
Having clinched a seventh-placed finish last season, Sunderland are finding 2026-27 a tougher slog. The Black Cats have just one win to their name so far and will be hoping to defy the Europa League odds this term. Something of which may come as a distraction as the season goes on.
As for Brighton, the Seagulls have made a flying start to England’s elite. Fabian Hurzelar’s side are currently in the Champions League places and are the record scorers after five games. Of their 16 goals, three of those came in the comprehensive victory over champions Arsenal on September 19.
Sunderland Vs Brighton H2H Record
The Brighton Premier League title odds have shortened in recent weeks but the Seagulls historically struggle at Sunderland. The South Coast side did win at the SoL last term but lost on their last five consecutive league visits to Wearside before that. In terms of the overall H2H record, the Black cats have 14 wins whereas Brighton boast 15.
- Sunderland wins – 14
- Draws – 8
- Brighton wins – 15
Sunderland Vs Brighton Team News
Injuries suffered by Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard will have hurt Sunderland supporters over the international break. The duo have been vital to the club’s recent successes and their absences will be felt on Saturday. Habib Diarra and Romaine Mundle are also out but Reinildo Mandava is available after serving his suspension.
Meanwhile, Brighton will also be missing key players. Yankuba Minteh, Stefanos Tzimas, Mats Wieffer, Femi Azeez and Jack Hinshelwood are set to miss out. Kaoru Mitoma and Lewis Dunk are rated 50/50.
Sunderland’s last six in all comps:
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Brighton’s last six in all comps:
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Sunderland Vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Sunderland predicted lineup:
Roefs; Mukiele, Danso, Hume, Methalie; Xhaka, Rigg; Meunier, Le Fee, Angulo; Isidor
Brighton predicted lineup:
Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Vuskovic, Hadjam, Boscagli; Andres, O’Riley; Gomez, Gross, De Cuyper; Kostoulas
Sunderland Vs Brighton TV Channel, Live Stream And Radio
Sunderland vs Brighton is not available to watch on traditional TV channels in the UK. Supporters can watch the highlights via BBC’s MOTD. Live streaming is also unavailable owing to the 3pm blackout but highlights will be shown on the usual Premier League outlets and social media channels.
For those looking to tune in via the radio, BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio Sussex has you covered.
Sunderland Vs Brighton Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Premier League stats – This will be just the third Premier League meeting between the two sides.
- Sunderland stats – The Black Cats have kept just one clean sheet from their opening five games in 2026-27.
- Brighton stats – Fabian Hurzelar’s side have netted six of their eight away league goals this term after the interval.
Top Betting Angles for Sunderland vs Brighton
- Over 3.5 goals: Landed in five of Brighton’s last six top flight away games. Currently at 19/10.
- BTTS (No): Came in during Sunderland’s last nine home matches. Our football betting markets have BTTS (No) available at 23/20.
- Anytime goalscorers: Charalampos Kostoulas (17/10), Maxim De Cuyper (18/5), Pascal Gross (18/5) and Diego Gomez (14/5) are worth consideration.
- Bet boost: Charalampos Kostoulas to score the 1st goal. Was 5/1, Now 6/1.
Sunderland Vs Brighton Prediction
The Sunderland defence has been one of the leakiest so far this term and we are predicting sharpshooters Brighton to take full advantage at the Stadium of Light.
Prediction: Sunderland 0-4 Brighton
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