Sunderland vs Bournemouth Prediction: Premier League Fireworks at the Stadium of Light

Welcome back, football fans, to Extratips! We’ve got a cracking Premier League match coming up as Sunderland hosts Bournemouth on November 29th, 2025, at 15:00. Both clubs have 18 points from 10 games. Sunderland sits 4th with a +4 goal difference, while Bournemouth is just behind in 5th with +3. Expect a real battle between two motivated sides pushing for the top spots!

Odds Snapshot

  • Home Win: 3.00
  • Draw: 3.30
  • Away Win: 2.30
    AFC Bournemouth enters as slight favorites on BET365, but these odds hint at a close contest.

League Context

Both teams are performing above expectations. After ten rounds, they’re level on points and well-placed in the European hunt. Recent form shows Bournemouth unbeaten in their last five (W3, D2), while Sunderland has lost just once in the last five (W2, D2, L1).

Head-to-Head Last 5

  • Apr 2017: Sunderland 0-1 Bournemouth
  • Nov 2016: Bournemouth 1-2 Sunderland
  • Jan 2016: Sunderland 1-1 Bournemouth
  • Sep 2015: Bournemouth 2-0 Sunderland
  • (Previous: Sunderland 2-1 Bournemouth—older)
    There’s never been more than two goals between them!

Recent Form

Sunderland (Home): W2, D2, L1.
Bournemouth (Away): W1, D3, L1.

Team Analysis

Sunderland Strengths:

  • Hard to break down at home (just 0.7 conceded at home).
  • High work rate—midfield covers ground.
  • Home crowd drives them on.
    Weaknesses:
  • Struggle to score first (slow starters).
  • Few set-piece threats.
  • Inconsistent finishing.

Bournemouth Strengths:

  • Sharp in attack: Semenyo (6 goals), Kroupi (4 goals).
  • Creative midfield—Tavernier adding assists.
  • Solid on set-pieces.
    Weaknesses:
  • Occasional defensive lapses.
  • Midfield sometimes overrun against pressing teams.
  • Susceptible after halftime.

Key Factors

No major injuries reported for either club. Both start near full strength. Look for Sunderland to keep things tight early, while Bournemouth’s fast start is a real threat.

Unique Angles

  • Battle for Europe: Both sides could leap into the top 3.
  • Semenyo vs. Sunderland’s defence: One of the league’s top strikers meets a tough home backline.
  • Set-piece showdown: Bournemouth’s aerial power vs. Sunderland’s recent struggles defending dead balls.

Scenario & Predictions

Expect a tense start, with both teams growing braver as the match goes on. Both sides will fancy their chances, but Bournemouth’s slight edge in attack could prove the difference.