AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland A.F.C: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Betiball's prediction for AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland A.F.C on 28 February 2026 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland A.F.C preview before placing your bet.

AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland A.F.C: Starting Lineups Time : 28/02/2026 08:30

AFC Bournemouth
1 - 1
Finished
Sunderland A.F.C
90+4' event Alex Scott
90' event Ryan Christie
86' event Alex Toth
85' event Alex Toth / Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
81' event Enes Unal / Eli Junior Kroupi
81' event Amine Adli / Marcus Tavernier
64' event Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
62' event Ryan Christie / Tyler Adams
58' event Tyler Adams
46' event Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa / David Brooks
event 90+5' Wilson Isidor / Eliezer Mayenda
event 76' Nilson David Angulo Ramirez / Granit Xhaka
event 74' Robin Roefs
event 69' Bertrand Traore / Chemsdine Talbi
event 33' Noah Sadiki
event 18' Eliezer Mayenda
90+4' event Alex Scott
event 90+5' Wilson Isidor / Eliezer Mayenda
90' event Ryan Christie
event 76' Nilson David Angulo Ramirez / Granit Xhaka
86' event Alex Toth
event 74' Robin Roefs
85' event Alex Toth / Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
event 69' Bertrand Traore / Chemsdine Talbi
81' event Enes Unal / Eli Junior Kroupi
event 33' Noah Sadiki
81' event Amine Adli / Marcus Tavernier
event 18' Eliezer Mayenda
64' event Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
62' event Ryan Christie / Tyler Adams
58' event Tyler Adams
46' event Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa / David Brooks
AFC Bournemouth AFC Bournemouth
Substitutions
#9 Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
#27 Alex Toth
#21 Amine Adli
#26 Enes Unal
#10 Ryan Christie
#18 Bafode Diakite
#29 Christos Mandas
#44 Veljko Milosavljevic
#15 Adam Smith
AFC Bournemouth AFC Bournemouth Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
21Shots8
5Shots on Goal4
15Fouls12
7Corner Kick3
12Free kick15
1Offside2
4Yellow card2
1Aerial23
3Save4
10Successful Tackles26
14Interceptions6
27Long pass19
1Assist0
4Successful center1
5Substitution3
9Shots off goal2
25Head Success16
7Blocked2
10Tackle15
12Dribbles4
18Throw-in24
450Passes281
124Attacks90
63Dangerous attacks40
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed0
10ShotsInsideBox6
11ShotsOutsideBox2
64DuelsWon62
1.5ExpectedGoals1.43
1.29xGOT1.27
28Touches In Opposition Box14
26AccurateCrosses13
40GroundDuelsWon45
24AerialDuelsWon17
26Clearances46
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
Substitutions
#25 Bertrand Traore
#10 Nilson David Angulo Ramirez
#18 Wilson Isidor
#30 Milan Aleksic
#31 Ellborg Melker
#13 Luke ONien
#11 Chris Rigg
#50 Harrison Jones
#51 Jenson Jones
Commentary
90+5' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Wilson Isidor / Eliezer Mayenda
90+4' Alex Scott - AFC Bournemouth receive a yellow card
90' Ryan Christie - AFC Bournemouth receive a yellow card
86' Alex Toth - AFC Bournemouth receive a yellow card
85' AFC Bournemouth — substitution: Alex Toth / Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa
81' AFC Bournemouth — substitution: Enes Unal / Eli Junior Kroupi
81' AFC Bournemouth — substitution: Amine Adli / Marcus Tavernier
76' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Nilson David Angulo Ramirez / Granit Xhaka
74' Robin Roefs - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
69' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Bertrand Traore / Chemsdine Talbi
64' Goal! Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa - AFC Bournemouth
62' AFC Bournemouth — substitution: Ryan Christie / Tyler Adams
58' Tyler Adams - AFC Bournemouth receive a yellow card
46' AFC Bournemouth — substitution: Francisco Evanilson de Lima Barbosa / David Brooks
33' Noah Sadiki - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
18' Goal! Eliezer Mayenda - Sunderland A.F.C

How We Build the AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland A.F.C Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland A.F.C on 28 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland A.F.C Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AFC Bournemouth's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sunderland A.F.C's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland A.F.C sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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