Sunderland AFC Bournemouth betting prediction

The home team is currently in the 19^th position of the league, with 18 points won, after 5 wins, 3 draws and 14 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Swansea City, by (2‑4). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Tottenham Hotspur, by (4‑1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 1 draw and 11 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 39 conceded; against 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses at their stadium, with 22 goals scored and 23 conceded. For the league, Sunderland won 11 points out of 30 possible points, after 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in the last 10 home matches. There are a few recurrent results in their home matches: at half‑time 0‑0 (4 out of 10 matches) and after the 90' 0‑1 (4 out of 10 matches). They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 14 of their 22 matches for this competition, and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 10 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 12 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Sunderland comes to this match after a 4-1 away loss against Tottenham. The home team is strong in aerial play, making good use of the stature of their players. They also hold on to leads by defending aggressively. Sunderland is aware of its weaknesses and usually presents defensive strategies to avoid suffering goals. Matthews and Larsson are recovering from injuries and will not be playing this match.

Confirmed Lineup: Vito Mannone, Billy Jones, Patrick van Aanholt, Wes Brown, Adam Johnson, Yann M'Vila, Jeremain Lens, Jermain Defoe, Fabio Borini.
Coach: J. O'Shea, L. Cattermole, A. Neil.