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After losing their Premier League openers, Sunderland and Fulham face off at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.
The Black Cats were defeated 2-1 away to newly-promoted Ipswich Town, while the Cottagers lost 3-2 on home soil in their West London derby against Chelsea.
Fulham did beat another London club AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the Carabao Cup at Craven Cottage in midweek though, and will hope to carry that winning momentum into this clash.
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.
Sunderland vs. Fulham key stats
- Sunderland have won three of their last five games in all competitions (L2).
- Fulham are winless in five league away matches (D3, L2).
- Fulham are unbeaten in the previous five H2Hs across all competitions (W4, D1).
Sunderland vs. Fulham preview: Black Cats to get back on track?
Sunderland vs Fulham — Tale of the Tape
| Sunderland | vs | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| 14th | Position | 12th |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 17th | Home / Away Rank | 8th |
Sunderland's defeat to Ipswich would have left a sour taste in their mouth given how well they did as a newly-promoted side last season.
The Black Cats finished in seventh and qualified for the Europa League, but some will be expecting a drop-off with an extra competition to juggle.
Regis Le Bris will not be worrying about Europe yet though, and instead his focus will be on the league.
New signing Dayann Methalie is ineligible as his suspension from his previous club has carried over, while Simon Adingra remains injured.
As for Fulham, Joachim Andersen is back from suspension, but Luc De Fougerolles is a doubt, while Tom Cairney is injured until at least next month.
However, Alvaro Arbeloa will not be too disheartened, especially since one of his new signings Gonzalo Garcia has hit the ground running.
The striker has scored in both of his Cottagers appearances so far, and will be aiming to cause Sunderland problems.
Fulham's recent away league record is not great though, although they have had success in this fixture.
Sunderland vs. Fulham form guide & betting tips
| Sunderland | vs | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
L |
Form | L |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 14th | Form Table | 12th |
| 1 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 3 |
WLWWL |
Form (All Comps) | LDWLW |
Whispers predicts: Sunderland 2-1 Fulham
Sunderland are favourites with bookies, and we are backing Sunderland to win at 6/4 (2.50) on home soil.
BTTS – Yes at 4/5 (1.80) is our second pick, with four of the last five H2Hs seeing both teams score.
In terms of player betting, Garcia to score anytime at 13/5 (3.60) could be worth a punt giving his goalscoring start to the season.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-1 Sunderland win, which is available at 10/1 (11.00).
> BTTS – Yes at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Sunderland to win at 6/4 (2.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Garcia to score anytime at 13/5 (3.60) | Likelihood: Possible