Brighton & Hove Albion - Sunderland predictions

We don’t expect Brighton & Hove Albion to have any issues beating Sunderland. The hosts are largely favoured by all the top bookmakers online and 1.62 might actually be a good-value bet to consider. The visitors are not to be underestimated but on this particular instance the home side are seen as clear winners.

Sunderland stand next to no chance at beating the hosts in this match. For instance, most bookies online offer odds of 5.29 for an away win, indicating a very small chance of success.

The Seagulls will want to forget their previous Premier League match as quickly as possible. They were trailing behind for the entire match, after conceding early in the game. Ultimately, a Liverpool away defeat ended up being quite an embarrassment.

Most bookies were expecting the away team’s previous match to be completely one-sided, but it ended with a : draw. They went toe to toe with Newcastle United throughout the game’s runtime, which is not something most Premier League betting tips saw coming.

With 7 concessions over the last 3 matches, Brighton will definitely have to make some improvements in their defensive line.

Given 6 goals conceded in their own net over the past 3 matches, Sunderland's defensive line is much to be desired.

The hosts can boast a 9th spot in the standings, which is not enough to send them to an international competition next season. They have a good shot to earn some points against Sunderland, though, so they may just make it yet.

The visitors are staring down difficult odds in this matchup, but they will need to secure some points if they want to realise their Europa ambitions. There’s still plenty of time to move up the Premier League ladder, but the competition will only get more heated as we move into the second half of the season.

Saturday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

At the odds of 1.62, the match will likely end in a Home Win. The probability of success is the most important factor here, and all signs are pointing towards a triumph for The Seagulls.