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

The Hammers will take on the Black Cats on matchday 23 in the Premier League.

West Ham United and Sunderland will square off in the Premier League on Saturday. Both teams will be looking for a win that could do wonders for achieving their respective targets. The Hammers are in danger of dropping down into the EFL Championship, and are still five points behind Nottingham Forest in the points table.

Sunderland beat the Hammers by 3-0 in August 2025, and the home team will be hungry for revenge for sure. They did break their losing streak with a vital win over the Spurs last weekend. In 22 matches, they have won four, drawn five and lost 13 matches.

With 22 points on the table, they sit at 18th place. The upcoming fixtures will be much more challenging, and surely the Hammers will have to get good results consistently to get out of danger.

Sunderland were going through a tough time, but they did bounce back with a win over the Eagles in the last match. Under Le Bris, they have played some really good football. Despite being newly promoted, they have done an incredible job so far in the league.

They are not too far from the top six spot, and surely they will be aiming to get a European football spot for next season. So far in 22 matches, they have won eight, drawn nine and lost five matches. With 33 points on the table, they sit in the ninth spot.

Kick-Off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: London Stadium
• Date: Saturday, 24 January 2026
• Kick-Off Time: 06:00 PM IST
• Referee: Thomas Bramall
• VAR: In Use

Form

West Ham United (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-D

Sunderland (in all competitions): W-W-L-D-D

Players to Watch

Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United)

The former Leeds United star is now West Ham United’s key player. His time at West Ham is not going that well; he hasn’t been able to put up the numbers which were expected from him. The Dutchman has faced criticism from fans.

Surely he will be determined to make an impact in the upcoming clashes. Summerville has got pace, acceleration and the courage to take on players by himself. In 17 matches, he has scored one goal and provided one assist.

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

The Swiss international is a key figure in this Sunderland side. Many people questioned his move from a top Bayer Leverkusen side to a newly promoted Sunderland. He is shining in the Premier League once again.

He surely will play a pivotal role in Sunderland’s overall standings in the league. Physically, he is still very strong. Due to his leadership qualities, he is able to lead the team by example.

Xhaka is a midfield machine and will be a big threat to the home team in this fixture. In 22 matches, he has scored once and provided five assists.

Match Facts

• The most common result of matches between West Ham United and Sunderland AFC is 1-0. Six matches have ended with this result.
• West Ham are sitting at 18th spot in the relegation zone, and Sunderland are sitting at ninth spot in the points table.
• Sunderland beat West Ham by 3-0 in their last meeting.

West Ham United vs Sunderland: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Sunderland to win this fixture – 9/5 by BETFRED
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Lucas Paquetam, who has been linked with a move to Flamengo, is the only injury doubt for the home side. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Masuaku is suffering from an ankle injury, so he won’t feature in this match. Bertrand Traore is also out due to a knee injury. The rest of the squad is fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 93

West Ham United: 36

Sunderland: 32

Draws: 25

Predicted Lineups

West Ham United Predicted Lineup (4-4-1-1):

Areola (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Scarles; Bowen, Soucek, Fernandes, Summerville; Pablo, Castellanos

Sunderland Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Roefs (GK); Mukeile, Ballard, Alderete, Mandava; Xhaka, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Mundle; Brobbey

Match Prediction

Despite being the away side, Sunderland’s chances of winning at the London Stadium are quite high. Last time, Sunderland trashed West Ham, and they will hope to do it again.

On the other hand, West Ham will be eager to get out of the relegation zone. But it will be a tough match for them against the mid-table Sunderland.

Most probably, the away side will win this fixture.

Prediction: West Ham United 1-3 Sunderland

Telecast Details

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