Preview: Sunderland vs Burnley Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The Clarets have already defeated the Black Cats once this season.

Sunderland AFC are all set to take on Burnley FC for their matchweek 24 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. This is going to be an interesting outing, which will take place at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats have been inconsistent in their last few matches. They are coming in after facing a 1-3 defeat at the hands of West Ham United.

It was a poor performance by them. Having won eight of their 23 matches, Sunderland are in 11th place on the league table.

Upping the tempo 📈 pic.twitter.com/1hUst3mx79

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) January 31, 2026

Burnley FC are already in the relegation zone on the Premier League points table. With their current run of form, they might even face demotion at the end of the season. The Clarets have performed poorly in their last few matches.

They have only won three games in the English top competition this season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sunderland, England 
• Stadium: Stadium of Light
• Date: Tuesday, February 3
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Monday, Feb 2; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Paul Tierney
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sunderland: D-L-D-W-L

Burnley: L-D-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

The 23-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the final third. In 18 English Premier League appearances this season, Brian Brobbey has six goal involvements and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Jaidon Anthony (Burnley)

Jaidon Anthony is going to be one of the main assets of the squad for Burnley FC. Even though he has not been very consistent with his performances, the 26-year-old will be a constant threat to the Black Cats. He has scored five goals and has an assist to his name in 22 league games of the ongoing campaign.

Match Facts

• Burnley are undefeated in their last four matches.
• Sunderland have won only one of their last five games.
• The Black Cats have only won one of their last five fixtures against the Clarets.

Sunderland vs Burnley: Betting Tips and Odds

• Sunderland to win @4/5 BetFred
• Brian Brobbey to score @15/8 Paddy Power
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

Granit Xhaka and Bertrand Traore are not going to be in action for Sunderland. They are injured.

Burnley FC will miss out on the services of Zeki Amdouni, Mike Tresor, Josh Cullen, Jordan Beyer and Connor Roberts due to their injuries. Zian Flemming and Joe Worrall might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 122

Sunderland won: 48

Burnley won: 40

Draws: 34

Predicted Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Roefs (GK); Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Mandava; Hume, Sadiki, Le Fee, Mundle; Mayenda, Brobbey

Burnley predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Dubravka (GK); Tuanzebe, Esteve, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Anthony, Edwards; Broja

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be desperate for a win here. Sunderland AFC are likely to come out on top and secure three points against Burnley FC in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Sunderland 2-1 Burnley

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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