Bournemouth vs Sunderland Predictions
Premier League · England
Bournemouth
Full Time
1 - 1
AI predicted 2 - 0
Sunderland
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
@ 3.85(+12% edge)
Match Result
7.2/10Bournemouth Held by Resolute Sunderland in Vitality Stalemate
Bournemouth and Sunderland played out a tightly-contested 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium, with both sides showing flashes of quality but ultimately unable to find a decisive winner. Sunderland struck first, taking the lead in the 18th minute, but Bournemouth responded after the break, leveling the score in the 63rd minute. Despite dominating possession and peppering the Sunderland goal with 21 shots, Bournemouth found Sunderland's defense and goalkeeper in stubborn form. The home side pushed hard in the final stages, racking up seven corners and maintaining 62% possession, but Sunderland held firm, riding out the pressure and threatening on the counter with four shots on target from just eight attempts. The result leaves both teams with a share of the spoils after a match that ebbed and flowed, but neither side could find the clinical edge to claim all three points.
😅 AI Prediction Report
CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
2 - 0
Actual
1 - 1
💰 Bet Results0/2 hit
Key Moments
18' — Goal
Sunderland take the lead with a well-taken finish.
63' — Goal
Bournemouth equalize after sustained pressure.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Bournemouth pick up four yellows, Sunderland two, reflecting the physical nature of the contest.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth controlled much of the match, dictating play with 62% possession and creating a flurry of chances. Their attacking intent was clear, firing 21 shots, but their finishing let them down, with only five efforts on target. The Cherries showed resilience to come from behind and equalize in the second half, but their inability to convert dominance into goals proved costly. Defensively, they were occasionally exposed on the break, and a lack of composure in front of goal prevented them from turning one point into three.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Sunderland
Sunderland executed an effective game plan, sitting deep and absorbing Bournemouth's pressure before striking on the break. Their early goal in the 18th minute gave them a platform to defend, and although they were outshot and out-possessed, they remained organized and disciplined, conceding only one goal despite facing 21 shots. Sunderland's ability to threaten with limited possession—managing four shots on target from just eight attempts—demonstrated their efficiency, while their defense and goalkeeper stood up to Bournemouth's late onslaught.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Bournemouth set up to dominate the ball, as evidenced by their 62% possession and seven corners, pushing numbers forward and seeking to break down Sunderland's compact defensive lines. Their approach created plenty of shooting opportunities but left them open to Sunderland's counter-attacks, which proved effective early on. Sunderland, meanwhile, were content to sit deep, defend in numbers, and break quickly when the opportunity arose. The away side's defensive discipline and ability to absorb pressure were key, while Bournemouth's tactical tweaks after halftime—likely introducing more attacking impetus—helped them find the equalizer but not the winner.
Turning Point
Bournemouth's equalizer in the 63rd minute shifted momentum and set up a tense final half-hour, but neither side could capitalize on their chances to claim victory.
Man of the Match
Sunderland Goalscorer
Scored the opener and led Sunderland's attacking threat with clinical finishing and tireless work rate.
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Expected goals · model says 1.60
Expected goals · model says 0.60
Over 2.5 Goals
38%
BTTS: Yes
36%
Likely Scores
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Bournemouth vs Sunderland Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Where the Model Sees Value: Bournemouth vs Sunderland(2)
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5@ 3.85
Model probability (0.38) for over 2.5 goals is notably higher than the bookmaker's implied probability (0.26), suggesting value. Bournemouth's home attack and Sunderland's defensive record away both allow for a chance of 3+ goals, despite the market expecting a low total.
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Match Result: Bournemouth Win@ 1.33
Bournemouth are strong at home (6W, 5D, 2L) and Sunderland have struggled away (2W, 4D, 7L, only 6 goals scored). The model gives Bournemouth a 61% win probability, in line with the odds but justified by form and league position.
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The Case For This Bournemouth vs Sunderland Prediction
Bournemouth come into this fixture as clear favorites, boasting strong home form and a solid position in the top half of the table. Sunderland have struggled away from home, scoring just 6 goals in 13 away matches and losing over half. Bournemouth's attack should find opportunities against a Sunderland side conceding over 1.5 goals per away game. While Sunderland have shown occasional defensive resilience, their recent form is patchy and they rarely threaten offensively on the road. Expect Bournemouth to control the match, likely taking the lead in the first half and maintaining it, with a clean sheet a strong possibility.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last 5 (form: DWDWW).
Attack
- →Sunderland's away record: 2W, 4D, 7L, only 6 goals scored in 13 away games.
- →Sunderland have failed to score in 2 of last 5 matches and average just 1 goal per game in that span.
Defence
- →Bournemouth's home record: 6W, 5D, 2L, 20 scored, 14 conceded.
Match Context
- →Recent H2H: Even, but Bournemouth won the reverse fixture 3-2 away.
- →Sunderland's only notable absentee is Alese (shoulder), minimal impact.
🚩 Bournemouth vs Sunderland Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4 corners for Bournemouth and 5 for Sunderland, for an expected total of 9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 54% · Over 10.5: 29%.
How Bournemouth and Sunderland Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Bournemouth vs Sunderland Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Bournemouthlast 5 matchesNo scorer data yet — available after predictions are regenerated.
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Bournemouth vs Sunderland — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
- −Leaky defence — 2.2 conceded/game
What History Says: Bournemouth vs Sunderland
Bournemouth vs Sunderland Head-to-Head History
Last 6 meetings between these sides
2
Bournemouth wins
2
Draws
2
Sunderland wins
Things to Watch: Bournemouth vs Sunderland
- ⚠️No recent Bournemouth match data available for last 5, increasing model uncertainty.
- ⚠️Bournemouth's derived stats are missing—goal and defensive rates based on standings and league averages.
- ⚠️Sunderland's recent form is mixed, with some variance in defensive solidity.
- ⚠️Market odds for goals and BTTS suggest a low-scoring game, but model sees some value on overs.
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How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Bournemouth vs Sunderland: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 23 February 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.