Brentford vs. Sunderland Picks, Odds, and EPL Betting Analysis — Free-Scoring Bees to Sting the Black Cats?
- When: Saturday, September 5, 2026. 10:00 AM ET
- Where: Gtech Community Stadium, London, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Brentford vs. Sunderland EPL Preview
The second match of the 2026-27 Premier League season to come from the Gtech Community Stadium is set for this Saturday, as Brentford bid to maintain their reliable start to the new campaign when they host Sunderland. The Bees will be clear favorites at the best soccer betting sites, but could the Black Cats upset the odds on the road? Find our picks here.
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Bees Thriving Offensively in Opening Weeks of the Season
Keith Andrews’ Brentford have enjoyed a reliable start to the new Premier League season, having accumulated four points from the opening two rounds of fixtures to sit fourth in the standings.
A credible 1-1 draw against Leeds was picked up last Sunday, meaning that the Bees have now scored ten goals in their first three competitive fixtures at the start of the new season. Kevin Schade has been a main attacking outlet for the team so far this season, scoring his third goal in four appearances in the draw against the Whites on Sunday.
Dango Ouattara could be recalled in place of Jaidon Anthony after completing the most dribbles (4) in that recent fixture.
Likely Lineup:
(4-2-3-1) Kelleher (GK); Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Sangare; Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara; Thiago
Black Cats Gain a First Win of the Season
Building on last season’s memorable campaign was always likely to be a challenge for Regis Le Bris, and the coach would have been relieved to get a first win on the board at the second attempt last Sunday against Fulham.
The Black Cats looked unconvincing in the final third of that fixture, registering just three shots on target. Wilson Isidor could be preferred to lead the line this weekend after scoring his third goal in six appearances in the win over Fulham.
Habib Diarra is the only player missing for Sunderland this weekend, meaning that Romaine Mundle could be preferred in the number ten role.
Likely Lineup:
(4-2-3-1) Roefs (GK); Meunier, Mukiele, Ballard, Mandava; Sadiki, Xhaka; Angulo, Mundle, Hume; Isidor
Head-to-Head Stats
- Brentford have won three of the five head-to-head encounters between these sides.
- The Bees are unbeaten in three previous encounters against the Black Cats at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of the last five head-to-heads.
Brentford vs. Sunderland EPL Picks
Sunderland endured a challenging record on the road throughout last season, and they have already been beaten by Ipswich Town on their travels in 2026-27. Therefore, free-scoring Brentford should be the best betting angle to bounce back to winning ways following a battling draw at Leeds last Sunday.
