Sunderland vs Brentford Prediction & Tips
It has been almost 80 years since Sunderland and Brentford last faced each other in the Premier League! An eternity for both teams, and a match not to be missed this Saturday afternoon at the Stadium of Light. The goal for Régis Le Bris’s side is quite simple: to get back to winning ways at the end of normal time. After two consecutive defeats on English soil, including elimination from the Carabao Cup by Huddersfield on penalties, the Black Cats cannot afford to remain in a downward spiral. The home side cannot afford another poor result. Facing a team that is within their reach on paper, the red and whites have everything they need (experience and talent) to come out on top when the final whistle blows.
The London team is in better form on paper than Sunderland. After a difficult start to the season and a defeat against Nottingham Forest, Keith Andrews’ men got back on track with two consecutive victories: 1-0 against Aston Villa and 2-0 against Bournemouth. Two clean sheets in a row, as well as qualification for the next round of the EFL Cup, mean that the Bees are ready for this third PL fixture. Thomas Frank has left, but the approach at Brentford has not changed, making one of the capital’s teams dangerous from the kick-off.
