Sunderland vs West Ham Predictions

Sunderland vs West Ham is scheduled for kick off on 16 August, at 14:00. The game is set to take place at Stadium of Light, with Robert Jones officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Sunderland currently holding the 7th position in the table 15 points ahead of West Ham. Sunderland have won 1 English Premier League match against West Ham out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent victory against Chelsea, Sunderland is determined to keep their momentum going. Sunderland have won 9 of their last 19 English Premier League matches at Stadium of Light. West Ham's away record stands at 4 victories from 19 games. Following their 3-0 triumph over Leeds, West Ham have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Sunderland on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Sunderland have scored over 1.5 goals in 71% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 71% of games. Their total stands at 42 goals and 130 shots on target this English Premier League season. Meanwhile, West Ham have scored 46 goals with 142 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 87% of matches but conceded in 82% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Sunderland scored 4 goals while West Ham scored 3 goals. Their last match on 24 January 2026 ended in 3-1 to West Ham.