Sunderland A.F.C vs Brighton Hove Albion: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 14 March

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Brighton Hove Albion on 14 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Brighton Hove Albion preview before placing your bet.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Brighton Hove Albion: Starting Lineups Time : 14/03/2026 15:00

Sunderland A.F.C
0 - 1
Finished
Brighton Hove Albion
85' event Dennis Cirkin / Chemsdine Talbi
78' event Eliezer Mayenda / Brian Brobbey
76' event Granit Xhaka
64' event Luke ONien / Daniel Ballard
50' event Chris Rigg Goal cancelled
event 90+4' Matthew ORiley / Danny Welbeck
event 90+3' Joel Veltman / Diego Gómez
event 88' Yasin Ayari / Jack Hinshelwood
event 76' Maxim de Cuyper / Yankuba Minteh
event 74' Yankuba Minteh
event 58' Yankuba Minteh
event 51' Diego Gómez
85' event Dennis Cirkin / Chemsdine Talbi
event 90+4' Matthew ORiley / Danny Welbeck
78' event Eliezer Mayenda / Brian Brobbey
event 90+3' Joel Veltman / Diego Gómez
76' event Granit Xhaka
event 88' Yasin Ayari / Jack Hinshelwood
64' event Luke ONien / Daniel Ballard
event 76' Maxim de Cuyper / Yankuba Minteh
50' event Chris Rigg Goal cancelled
event 74' Yankuba Minteh
event 58' Yankuba Minteh
event 51' Diego Gómez
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C
Substitutions
#12 Eliezer Mayenda
#13 Luke ONien
#3 Dennis Cirkin
#18 Wilson Isidor
#51 Jenson Jones
#21 Simon Moore
#50 Harrison Jones
#53 Jack Whittaker
#52 Jaydon Jones
Sunderland A.F.C Sunderland A.F.C Brighton Hove Albion Brighton Hove Albion
14Shots12
4Shots on Goal4
7Fouls12
7Corner Kick3
12Free kick7
3Offside1
1Yellow card2
31Aerial27
3Save3
4Successful Tackles26
5Interceptions12
21Long pass16
1Successful center5
3Substitution4
5Shots off goal3
13Head Success16
5Blocked5
3Tackle16
10Dribbles7
28Throw-in9
407Passes466
116Attacks81
60Dangerous attacks43
5Corner Kicks(HT)2
0BigChances1
0BigChancesMissed1
8ShotsInsideBox9
6ShotsOutsideBox3
41DuelsWon56
0.97ExpectedGoals1.57
0.78xGOT1.18
28Touches In Opposition Box34
20AccurateCrosses13
28GroundDuelsWon40
13AerialDuelsWon16
22Clearances43
Brighton Hove Albion Brighton Hove Albion
Substitutions
#29 Maxim de Cuyper
#33 Matthew ORiley
#34 Joel Veltman
#26 Yasin Ayari
#10 Georginio Rutter
#21 Olivier Boscagli
#7 Solomon March
#23 Jason Steele
#53 Harry Howell
Commentary
90+4' Brighton Hove Albion — substitution: Matthew ORiley / Danny Welbeck
90+3' Brighton Hove Albion — substitution: Joel Veltman / Diego Gómez
88' Brighton Hove Albion — substitution: Yasin Ayari / Jack Hinshelwood
85' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Dennis Cirkin / Chemsdine Talbi
78' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Eliezer Mayenda / Brian Brobbey
76' Granit Xhaka - Sunderland A.F.C receive a yellow card
76' Brighton Hove Albion — substitution: Maxim de Cuyper / Yankuba Minteh
74' Yankuba Minteh - Brighton Hove Albion receive a yellow card
64' Sunderland A.F.C — substitution: Luke ONien / Daniel Ballard
58' Goal! Yankuba Minteh - Brighton Hove Albion
51' Diego Gómez - Brighton Hove Albion receive a yellow card
50' VAR review - Sunderland A.F.C

How We Build the Sunderland A.F.C vs Brighton Hove Albion Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Brighton Hove Albion on 14 March 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.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Brighton Hove Albion Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Brighton Hove Albion'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 Sunderland A.F.C and Brighton Hove Albion sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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