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Brentford will look to preserve their unbeaten start to the 2026-27 Premier League season when they welcome Sunderland to the Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday.
The Bees began their campaign in impressive fashion, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur before being held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United in their second game.
Sunderland, meanwhile, suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town on the opening weekend but responded strongly last time out, securing a 1-0 home victory over Fulham.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Brentford vs Sunderland key stats
- Brentford are undefeated in their opening two Premier League matches.
- Each of Sunderland's last seven matches has produced Under 4.5 cards.
- Brentford have won the first half in each of their last five matches.
Brentford vs Sunderland preview: Bees to maintain unbeaten form?
Brentford vs Sunderland — Tale of the Tape
| Brentford | vs | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 11th |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 4 | Goals For | 2 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 4th | Home / Away Rank | 13th |
Brentford have established themselves as a difficult side to beat at home, with the Bees losing just two Premier League matches in almost 11 months.
Keith Andrews' side made an emphatic start to the new campaign, dismantling London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 before producing another impressive display in the EFL Cup, where they thrashed Birmingham City 6-1.
They were held to a 1-1 draw by Leeds United in their last league outing, with Kevin Schade putting Brentford ahead late in the first half before Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised for the hosts.
The Bees have a few injury concerns ahead of Saturday's clash, with Antoni Milambo and Sepp van den Berg sidelined with long-term injuries, while Josh Dasilva and Mathias Jensen are both doubts.
Sunderland surprised many by finishing seventh in the Premier League last season, earning a place in the Europa League for the new campaign.
The Black Cats have built a strong reputation at home, but their away form remains an area for improvement, as they were beaten 2-1 by Ipswich Town despite drawing level in the first half.
They responded positively in their following match, though, with Wilson Isidor coming off the bench to score the winner in a 1-0 victory over Fulham and secure Sunderland's first three points of the season.
Regis Le Bris has few concerns ahead of the trip to Brentford, with Habib Diara the only notable absentee as the Sunderland boss otherwise has a fully fit squad at his disposal.
Brentford vs Sunderland form guide & betting tips
| Brentford | vs | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
WD |
Form | LW |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 5th | Form Table | 11th |
| 4 | Goals For | 2 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
WWD |
Form (All Comps) | LW |
Whispers predicts: Brentford 2-1 Sunderland
Brentford have been particularly strong at home over the past 10 months, and their unbeaten start to the new season makes them worthy favourites here, with the Bees priced at 8/13 (1.62) to claim all three points.
The Bees have also won the first half in each of their last five matches, making 5/4 (2.25) for Brentford to be ahead at the interval an appealing option.
Goals could come at both ends, with five of Brentford's last seven matches seeing both teams find the net, so Brentford win and BTTS – Yes at 5/2 (3.50) stands out as an attractive combination bet.
> Brentford win at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Probable
> HT: Brentford at 5/4 (2.25) | Likelihood: Probable
> Brentford win + BTTS – Yes at 5/2 (3.5) | Likelihood: Probable
> Brentford to score first at 8/15 (1.53) | Likelihood: Probable