Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultBrentford to win ✗51% · @2.05
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.62
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓71% · fair 1.41
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.23
Sunderland vs Brentford: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 28 October the League Cup brings Sunderland against Brentford at Stadium of Light. Kick-off: 20:45 WAT.
Current form
Sunderland, last 5: DDLWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Leeds, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Brentford, last 5: DLDWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Hull City, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Brentford, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Sunderland.
Head to head
When they last met (5 Sep 2026) it ended Brentford 1–1 Sunderland.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sunderland 1.5 xG, Brentford 2.1 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 71% and GG at 66%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sunderland 27%, draw 22%, Brentford 51%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.62 – longer than our fair 1.52, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sunderland 1–2 Brentford. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sunderland27%fair 3.66 · @3.30
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @3.30
Brentford51%fair 1.97 · @2.05
3.67Expected goals
1.54Sunderland xG
2.13Brentford xG
66%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
2–27%
2–16%
1–36%
0–26%
From our goals model: Sunderland 1.5 – 2.1 Brentford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sunderland vs Brentford?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Sunderland vs Brentford?
On our numbers Sunderland have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Brentford 51%.
How many goals will there be in Sunderland vs Brentford?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland vs Brentford?
Our predicted score is Sunderland 1–2 Brentford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Sunderland vs Brentford?
Sunderland vs Brentford (League Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Stadium of Light.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.