Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.62Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultBrentford to win ✗52% · @2.05
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.62
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · fair 1.41
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.19
Sunderland vs Brentford preview and prediction
The match
Brentford travel to Stadium of Light in the League Cup on Wednesday 28 October (20:45 WAT) to face Sunderland.
Form guide
Sunderland's last 5: DDLWL Most recently they drew with Leeds 0–0 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Brentford's last 5: DLDWW Most recently they drew with Hull City 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Brentford arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 September 2026, finished Brentford 1–1 Sunderland.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.7 goals: 1.5 for Sunderland and 2.1 for Brentford. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 71% and both teams to score at 66%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.62, above our fair price of 1.52, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sunderland 1–2 Brentford. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sunderland27%fair 3.67 · @3.30
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.30
Brentford52%fair 1.94 · @2.05
3.67Expected goals
1.53Sunderland xG
2.14Brentford xG
66%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–29%
1–18%
2–27%
1–36%
2–16%
0–26%
From our goals model: Sunderland 1.5 – 2.1 Brentford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sunderland vs Brentford?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Sunderland vs Brentford?
On our numbers Sunderland have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Brentford 52%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland vs Brentford?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland vs Brentford?
Our predicted score is Sunderland 1–2 Brentford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Sunderland vs Brentford?
Sunderland vs Brentford (League Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Stadium of Light.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.