Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips — Premier League 14 Mar 2026

Sunderland (11th) welcome Brighton & Hove Albion (14th) in a Premier League fixture where both sides will be eager to climb the table. The hosts have 40 points on the board, while Brighton & Hove Albion sit on 37 — neither can afford to let standards slip with the business end of the season approaching.

Don’t expect a goal-fest here. With a combined projected xG of 2.4, this has the makings of a cagey, tactical affair where defensive discipline could prove the difference.

Sunderland’s form coming into this match has been poor, averaging 1.1 points per game from their last five fixtures. They’ve scored 3 and conceded 8 in their last five outings.

Brighton & Hove Albion arrive averaging 1.4 points per game from their last five. They’ve scored 4 and conceded 4 in their last five outings.

The historical record between Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion will be on the minds of both managers as they plot their approach. Every encounter adds another chapter to the rivalry, and this one carries its own unique set of circumstances and pressures.