Brighton are being tipped to claim three points when they visit Sunderland in the sixth round of the Premier League on Saturday, 10 October 2026. The match will bring together a Sunderland side that has made an uneven start and a Brighton team currently sitting third in the table.
Sunderland have taken four points from their opening five matches under Regis Le Bris. They have won once and drawn once, while suffering three defeats, leaving them 14th in the Premier League standings.
Their recent form has been mixed. Across their last four matches, Sunderland have recorded two victories and two losses.
Brighton, by contrast, have made an impressive start to the campaign under Fabian Hurzeler. They have collected 10 points from five games, a tally built on three wins and one draw. Their only other result was a defeat, which has nevertheless left them among the leading teams in the English top flight.
The Seagulls also go into the fixture with a strong overall record, having lost just once in their past 10 matches. In their most recent league outing, Brighton recorded a 3-0 victory over Arsenal.
Head-to-head record
Sunderland and Brighton have met 35 times in competitive matches. Sunderland have won 13 of those encounters, while Brighton have prevailed on 14 occasions.
The remaining eight fixtures ended in draws, leaving the clubs closely matched across their previous meetings.
Bookmakers regard Brighton as the favourites for the upcoming match, reflecting the contrast between the teams’ league positions and their recent results.
Prediction
Brighton are expected to take all three points at Sunderland. Their stronger start to the season, third-place position and defeat of Arsenal in the previous round point towards an away victory, while Sunderland will be looking to recover from a difficult opening five games.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, 10 October 2026.