Bournemouth vs Sunderland Lineups, Prediction, Best Bets & Odds

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Bournemouth vs Sunderland Match Summary

Two clubs trying to climb out of the Premier League basement meet at the Vitality Stadium, and both arrive on short rest after Europa League wins on Thursday.

Bournemouth are still hunting a first Premier League win under head coach Marco Rose after a heavy loss at Chelsea, but Thursday's 3-0 rout of Sturm Graz offered a badly needed lift.

Sunderland sit just above them in 17th. Three straight league defeats have them wobbling, but a 2-1 win over Torreense in the Europa League on Thursday steadied some nerves.

Points in a relegation scrap are on the line, and history offers no tiebreaker. Previous meetings are split evenly, with each side winning twice. The other two finished level.

Bournemouth vs Sunderland Form

Bournemouth have gone eight Premier League matches without a win. The heavy defeat at Chelsea stung, and this defense stays vulnerable down the wings and against through balls. Europe has been kinder — they beat Sturm Graz 3-0 in the Europa League on Thursday. Tavernier and Evanilson are the focal points for a team that loves to attack down the left.

Sunderland have lost three straight Premier League games, the latest against Brighton, and the backline has been leaking goals. The Europa League has been the escape hatch, with a stoppage-time winner enough to beat Torreense on Thursday. Xhaka and Le Fée drive a midfield built on through balls, and this squad is dangerous from set pieces.

Bournemouth vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bournemouth: J. Kroupi (Injured/out), J. Araujo (Injured/out), A. Scott (Injured/out), V. Milosavljevic (Doubtful)

Sunderland: T. Meunier (Injured/out), D. Ballard (Injured/out), R. Mundle (Injured/out), W. Isidor (Injured/doubtful)

Bournemouth

Alex Scott, Julian Araujo, and Junior Kroupi remain sidelined, and V. Milosavljevic is a doubt. Head coach Marco Rose is likely to make changes following the heavy defeat to Chelsea. Better news comes in the form of Justin Kluivert, who is set to return after recovering from injury.

Sunderland

Thomas Meunier has joined Daniel Ballard and Romaine Mundle on the treatment table after suffering a hamstring injury. Wilson Isidor will be assessed after missing the Europa League win over Torreense with a knock — he's penciled into the probable XI, so his fitness is the big call. Brian Brobbey returned to the bench on Thursday and is pushing for a starting spot.

Bournemouth vs Sunderland Predicted Lineup

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Petrovic, A. Truffert, A. Silva, J. Hill, A. Smith, L. Cook, T. Adams, M. Tavernier, R. Christie, Rayan, Evanilson

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: R. Roefs, R. Mandava, K. Danso, N. Mukiele, T. Hume, N. Sadiki, G. Xhaka, M. Fofana, E. L. Fée, N. Angulo, W. Isidor

Bournemouth vs Sunderland Key Stats & Match Facts

• Bournemouth have failed to win their last 8 matches in the Premier League.
• Sunderland have lost their last 3 matches in the Premier League.
• Sunderland have conceded at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 Premier League matches.
• In previous meetings between the clubs, Bournemouth have won twice, Sunderland have won twice, and two have ended in draws.
• Sunderland have won away from home just three times in almost a year.

Bournemouth vs Sunderland Talking Points

Start with the schedule. Both squads played in the Europa League on Thursday, and Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris made seven changes for the trip to Torreense ahead of this one, which could leave his team the fresher of the two. Bournemouth's Thursday was historic, as Rose guided the club to a win in its first-ever European home fixture, but the league is where the pressure lives.

Tactically, watch the space in behind. Both teams love to create chances with through balls, and both have trouble finishing them. Sunderland bring a real set-piece threat and a knack for coming back from losing positions, but they have won on the road just three times in almost a year. Our Bournemouth vs Sunderland prediction: two fragile teams cancel each other out, and a draw is the most logical result.

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Bournemouth vs Sunderland Predictions FAQs

When is the Bournemouth vs Sunderland Premier League game?

The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026, with kickoff at 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. PT.

Where is Bournemouth vs Sunderland being played?

The match is being played at the Vitality Stadium.

Who is in Bournemouth's probable starting lineup?

The probable Bournemouth XI is D. Petrovic, A. Truffert, A. Silva, J. Hill, A. Smith, L. Cook, T. Adams, M. Tavernier, R. Christie, Rayan, and Evanilson.

What is the Bournemouth vs Sunderland prediction?

Form points to a close contest. Bournemouth have not won in their last eight Premier League matches, while Sunderland have lost their last three league games and conceded at least two goals in each. Previous meetings are evenly split, with two wins for each side and two draws.

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