Brentford vs Sunderland — prediction and preview

Brentford host Sunderland in the Premier League on 5 September. Brentford have won two and drawn one of their last three matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding two.

Brentford's recent form includes a 1-1 draw away at Leeds United, a 6-1 win away at Birmingham City, and a 3-0 win at home to Tottenham Hotspur. Sunderland have also won two of their last three, with a 1-0 win at home to Fulham, a 1-2 loss away at Ipswich Town, and a 2-1 win at home to Chelsea. In 15 head-to-head meetings, Sunderland have won seven to Brentford's five, with three draws. Brentford are managed by Keith Andrews, while Sunderland are managed by Regis Le Bris. Brentford's squad has a market value of EUR 565.4 million, compared to Sunderland's EUR 380.58 million. Brentford will be without A. Milambo and S. van den Berg due to injury, while J. Dasilva and M. Jensen are doubtful. Sunderland's H. Diarra is out with an injury. Brentford have made 12 incoming and 15 outgoing transfers in the last 90 days, including Darwin Guagua joining from Ind. del Valle and Emre Konak Yunus leaving for Lincoln on loan. Sunderland have also seen 15 incoming and 15 outgoing transfers, with Jules Ahoka joining from Antwerp and Dennis Cirkin leaving for QPR as a free agent.

Brentford v Sunderland — key numbers
MetricBrentfordSunderland
Recent form2W 1D 0L2W 0D 1L
Squad market valueEUR 565.4mEUR 380.58m
Previous meetings (15, 3 draws)5 wins7 wins

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