AFC Bournemouth host Sunderland at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in round seven of the Premier League. Kick-off is scheduled for 14:00 GMT.
Both teams are struggling in the league, with Bournemouth 18th and Sunderland 17th after six matches. The Cherries are still searching for their first top-flight win of the season, while Sunderland have lost their last three league games.
Both sides have enjoyed better results in European competition, however, and will hope to carry that momentum into domestic action. Read on for our prediction, sports betting markets, viewing information and expected lineups.
AFC Bournemouth x Sunderland Odds
Odds are subject to change.
Match Overview - AFC Bournemouth vs. Sunderland
- Bournemouth are 18th in the Premier League, having recorded three draws and three defeats in their opening six matches.
- Sunderland sit 17th, one point above Bournemouth, but have lost their last three league fixtures.
- Bournemouth beat Sturm Graz 3-0 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Sunderland secured a 2-1 away win over Torreense in the same competition.
- Bournemouth have scored in all six of their Premier League meetings with Sunderland, with the overall record standing at two wins apiece and two draws.
AFC BournemouthAFC
SunderlandSUNRecent Results(Last N Matches)
Season Stats
Head-to-Head Record
- Bournemouth and Sunderland have each won two of their six Premier League meetings, with the other two matches ending in draws.
- Their most recent meeting finished 1-1 at Bournemouth on 28 February 2026.
- Sunderland won the previous encounter 3-2 at home in November 2025, while Bournemouth claimed a 1-0 away victory in April 2017.
Head-to-Head
AFC BournemouthAFCSunderlandSUN| Competition | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | AFC BournemouthAFC 1-1  SunderlandSUN | |
| Premier League | SunderlandSUN 3-2AFC BournemouthAFC | |
| Premier League | SunderlandSUN 0-1AFC BournemouthAFC | |
| Premier League | AFC BournemouthAFC 1-2SunderlandSUN | |
| Premier League | SunderlandSUN 1-1AFC BournemouthAFC |
Can AFC Bournemouth Secure Their First League Win?
Bournemouth have endured a difficult start to the Premier League campaign under Marco Rose, recording three draws and three defeats from their first six matches. Consecutive losses to Liverpool and Chelsea have left the Cherries in the relegation zone, and they will be keen to avoid a third successive top-flight defeat.
Their performances in other competitions have offered encouragement. Bournemouth beat Real Sociedad 2-1 away in the Europa League before defeating Sturm Graz 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium on Thursday. They will hope those results can provide a platform for improvement in the league.
Evanilson, Rayan and Alvaro Rodriguez all scored against Sturm Graz, giving Rose several attacking options to consider. However, Bournemouth will be without Alex Scott, Veljko Milosavljevic, Julian Araujo and Eli Junior Kroupi. Amine Adli and Justin Kluivert could feature for longer after returning from injury.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
AFC BournemouthAFC 2-0SunderlandSUN | WinW | |
AFC BournemouthAFC 3-0 Sturm GrazSTU | WinW | |
ChelseaCHE 5-1 AFC BournemouthAFC | LossL | |
AFC BournemouthAFC 0-1 LiverpoolLIV | LossL | |
Real SociedadREA 1-2 AFC BournemouthAFC | WinW | |
Sunderland Looking to End Losing Streak
Sunderland are 17th in the Premier League with one win, two draws and three defeats from their opening six fixtures. Regis Le Bris’s side have lost their last three league matches, against Arsenal, Manchester City and Brighton, conceding at least twice in each defeat.
The Black Cats have fared better in cup competitions. They beat AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League before recording a 2-1 victory over Portuguese side Torreense on Thursday, with Noah Sadiki scoring a late winner. That result also gave Sunderland their first away win of the season in all competitions.
Sunderland will need to improve defensively to turn their recent European success into league points. Dan Ballard and Romaine Mundle remain sidelined, while Thomas Meunier is set to miss a second consecutive match. Wilson Isidor is also a doubt, but Brian Brobbey could start after returning to the matchday squad in midweek.
DateResult | ||
|---|---|---|
AFC BournemouthAFC 2-0SunderlandSUN | LossL | |
TorreenseTOR 1-2 SunderlandSUN | WinW | |
SunderlandSUN 0-2 BrightonBRI | LossL | |
Manchester CityMAN 5-3 SunderlandSUN | LossL | |
SunderlandSUN 1-0 AZ AlkmaarAZ | WinW | |
AFC Bournemouth vs. Sunderland Prediction: A result is on the cards
Both sides need a league win, but their recent results suggest that neither can be relied upon to dominate. The over 0.5 goals in the first half market is an option for those expecting an early breakthrough.
With both teams under pressure to improve their league positions, the match could develop into an open contest. The AFC Bournemouth or Sunderland to be winning at half-time market offers an alternative for those anticipating that one side will take the lead before the interval.
Our main selection is a win for either AFC Bournemouth or Sunderland. Bournemouth’s home advantage and improved European performances offer encouragement, but Sunderland have also shown they can respond in difficult circumstances.
The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.
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| Best Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Over/Under | Over 0.5 goals in the first half | |
| Double Chance | AFC Bournemouth or Sunderland to be winning at half-time | |
Where to Watch AFC Bournemouth vs. Sunderland
For those wondering where to watch AFC Bournemouth vs. Sunderland, please find the broadcast details below.
- TV: Sky Sports+
- Streaming: no broadcast scheduled
AFC Bournemouth vs. Sunderland Predicted Lineups
Bournemouth will be without Alex Scott, Veljko Milosavljevic, Julian Araujo and Eli Junior Kroupi. Ben Gannon-Doak is pushing for a starting role, while James Hill, Adrien Truffert and Ryan Christie could return to the first XI. The AFC Bournemouth lineup should include Adams and Christie in midfield and Evanilson leading the attack.
Sunderland remain without Dan Ballard and Romaine Mundle, while Thomas Meunier is expected to miss out and Wilson Isidor is a doubt. Brian Brobbey is in contention to start after returning from injury. The expected Sunderland lineup features Roefs in goal, Xhaka and Sadiki in midfield, and Brobbey up front.
AFC Bournemouth
Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Adams, Christie; Gannon-Doak, Rayan, Tavernier; Evanilson.
Sunderland
Roefs; Mukiele, Danso, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Angulo; Brobbey.
Match Details
Here are the match details:
- Match: AFC Bournemouth vs. Sunderland
- Competition: Premier League 2026/27
- Date: 18/10/2026
- Kick-off: 14:00 (GMT)
- Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
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