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Statistics

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StatisticSUNBRE
Goals Scored13.25
Goals Conceded01
xG0.982.59
xGA0.970.91
Shots1421
Shots on Target48
Shots Inside Box914.5
Big Chances16
Football
ENGLAND: EFL Cup

Sunderland β€” Brentford

Sunderland logoSunderland
10/28/2026, 15:45
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Brentford logoBrentford

Pre-match 1X2

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TOT O/U 2.5
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H1(+1.5) / H2(-1.5)
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Sunderland β€” Brentford β€” Predictions & Dropping Odds

EFL Cup
10/28/2026, 15:45

Sunderland face Brentford in EFL Cup. Our statistical model analyzed head-to-head records, recent form and key metrics.

Predictions use recent historical data, home and away splits and head-to-head records. See the tables above for the complete breakdown.

xG

xG Model 3.3

28 Oct 2026 Β· 19:45 UTC
Sunderland1.60
xG
Brentford1.33
Expected xG total:2.92
Model PickNo Model Pick for this match: the required team xG history is missing.
Prediction saved β“˜
Prediction saved: 2026-10-26 10:18 UTC
Best recorded odds 26.10.2026 12:53 UTC

1X2

Sunderland
43.3%
Draw
25.3%
Brentford
31.4%

Goal line 2.5

Over
55.9%
Under
44.1%

Both teams score

Yes
59.0%
No
41.0%

Likeliest scores

  • 11.8%
  • 9.1%
  • 8.1%
Pre-match prediction
ℹ️ 28.10.2026 15:45
EFL Cup
Sunderland logo
Sunderland
vs
Brentford logo
Brentford

Pre-match 1X2

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X3.60
21.96
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Expected goals and pre-match xG β€Ί

Under 2.5 goals scored:

  • in last 7 Sunderland home games.
Total goals Under (2.5)2.05
Both teams to score(2)

Both teams have scored:

  • in last 7 Brentford away games.
  • in last 5 Brentford away games (EFL Cup).
Both teams to score: Yes1.67

At least one team failed to score:

  • in last 7 Sunderland home games.
Both teams to score: No2.10
Result predictions(2)

Brentford are unbeaten:

  • in last 7 Brentford away games.
  • in last 5 Brentford away games (EFL Cup).
X2 (Brentford)1.29

Brentford are unbeaten:

  • in last 5 Brentford away games (EFL Cup).
Brentford β€” unbeaten streak

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Over/Under predictions(1)

Under 2.5 goals scored:

  • in last 7 Sunderland home games.
Total goals Under (2.5)2.05
Both teams to score(2)

Both teams have scored:

  • in last 7 Brentford away games.
  • in last 5 Brentford away games (EFL Cup).
Both teams to score: Yes1.67

At least one team failed to score:

  • in last 7 Sunderland home games.
Both teams to score: No2.10
Result predictions(2)

Brentford are unbeaten:

  • in last 7 Brentford away games.
  • in last 5 Brentford away games (EFL Cup).
X2 (Brentford)1.29

Brentford are unbeaten:

  • in last 5 Brentford away games (EFL Cup).
Brentford β€” unbeaten streak

Statistics

(include only EFL 1 matches of 5)

StatisticSUNBRE
Goals Scored13.25
Goals Conceded01
xG0.982.59
xGA0.970.91
Shots1421
Shots on Target48
Shots Inside Box914.5
Big Chances16

Lineup analysis

Last updated: Oct 26, 08:06 AM ET
Last matches
Sunderland logo

Sunderland

Avg. rating6.7
4 Β· 2 Β· 3 Β· 1Predicted XI

Substitutes

Bench not published

Brentford logo

Brentford

Avg. rating6.9
4 Β· 2 Β· 3 Β· 1Predicted XI

Substitutes

Bench not published

xG + xA per appearance Β· last 20 actual club appearances. Goalkeepers: GP = goals prevented per appearance.

Injuries & Suspensions

Unavailable or doubtful players and their recent performance

Sunderland logo

Sunderland

4 affected players
Out2 players
Doubtful2 players
Brentford logo

Brentford

4 affected players
Out2 players
Doubtful2 players

Starting Lineup Changes

Confirmed, likely and doubtful changes compared to the previous match.

Sunderland logo

Sunderland

Avg. rating6.7
Total changes16
In

Expected to start

8
Out

Not expected to start

8
Doubtful

Status uncertain

1

Doubtful players are not included in the total.

Brentford logo

Brentford

Avg. rating6.9
Total changes12
In

Expected to start

6
Out

Not expected to start

6
Doubtful

Status uncertain

2

Doubtful players are not included in the total.

Recent averages per appearance

Team Context

Compare recent form, attack and defence stats

Sunderland logo

Sunderland

Home
MP
0
W
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D
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L
β€”
Points / match
β€”
Match history unavailable

Results: 0/10 Β· xG: 0/10Oldest β†’ latest

Brentford logo

Brentford

Away
MP
0
W
β€”
D
β€”
L
β€”
Points / match
β€”
Match history unavailable

Results: 0/10 Β· xG: 0/10Oldest β†’ latest

Attack

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Goals scored / match?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.
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Expected goals (xG) / match?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.
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Scored in?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.
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Defence

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Goals conceded / match?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.
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Expected conceded (xGA) / match?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.
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Clean sheets?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.
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Chance balance

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xG difference / match?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.
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Higher xG than opponent?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.
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Goal patterns

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Both teams scored?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Frequency only; neither side is better.
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Over 2.5 goals?Recorded matches: Sunderland 0, Brentford 0. Frequency only; neither side is better.
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Known results and paired xG only. Green marks the stronger value. Fewer conceded is better.

Recent matches

Last 10 matches Β· Latest first Β· score from team’s perspective

Sunderland logo
Sunderland
Last 10 Β· Home

Match history unavailable

Brentford logo
Brentford
Last 10 Β· Away

Match history unavailable

Match Markets

Key betting markets and team-specific insights

Sunderland logo

Sunderland

Home form
β€”β€”

No scored matches saved

Brentford logo

Brentford

Away form
β€”β€”

No scored matches saved

Recent frequency in each team’s separate home/away league history. These percentages are not probabilities or picks for this match.

Supports the hosts

0 factors

No strong supporting signal in the saved sample.

A concern for the hosts

0 factors

No strong opposing signal in the saved sample.

Worth checking

16 items
Sunderland: short at home sample

Only 0 scored at home league matches are saved. Five are needed for a directional form signal.

Sunderland: predicted XI
Not confirmed

The starting XI has not been confirmed by the source.

Sunderland: 4 reported absences

Ballard D., Mundle R., Meunier T., Mukiele N.. Their effect is not counted as a probability adjustment.

Brentford: short away sample

Only 0 scored away league matches are saved. Five are needed for a directional form signal.

Brentford: predicted XI
Not confirmed

The starting XI has not been confirmed by the source.

Brentford: 4 reported absences

Furo K., Yarmolyuk Y., Dasilva J., Milambo A.. Their effect is not counted as a probability adjustment.

Team xG sample incomplete

Sunderland home: 0/10 paired xG matches; Brentford away: 0/10. No xG-based edge is inferred.

Sunderland: starting XI attacking output

11/11 listed starters have paired xG and xA. Isidor W.: 0.55 xG+xA/90 (10 appearances, 395 minutes); scored in 2/10 appearances with recorded goals; Fofana M.: 0.39 xG+xA/90 (10 appearances, 529 minutes); scored in 1/10 appearances with recorded goals; Talbi C.: 0.32 xG+xA/90 (10 appearances, 536 minutes); scored in 2/10 appearances with recorded goals. Individual historical rates describe these players; their sum is not expected team goals.

Sunderland: defensive observations

4/4 identified starting defenders have observed errors leading to shots. Hume T.: 0.28 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 640 minutes); Alderete O.: 0.28 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 645 minutes); O'Nien L.: 0.00 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 795 minutes); Methalie D.: 0.14 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 663 minutes). Hume T.: 44/66 duels won (10 appearances); Alderete O.: 30/61 duels won (10 appearances); O'Nien L.: 40/60 duels won (10 appearances); Methalie D.: 41/91 duels won (10 appearances). Missing defensive metrics are unknown, including when a player's position is unpublished.

Sunderland: goalkeeper history

Ellborg M.: 0.27 goals prevented/90 (10 appearances, 900 minutes).

Sunderland: bench and absences

Bench unpublished. Ballard D.: missing (Muscle Injury); historical 0.08 xG+xA/90 from 693 minutes. Mundle R.: missing (Knee Injury); historical 0.32 xG+xA/90 from 479 minutes. Meunier T.: doubtful (Muscle Injury); historical 0.25 xG+xA/90 from 656 minutes. Mukiele N.: doubtful (Injury); historical 0.26 xG+xA/90 from 776 minutes. A specific replacement is not inferred from a shared position; replacement quality remains unconfirmed without a comparable profile.

Brentford: starting XI attacking output

11/11 listed starters have paired xG and xA. Carvalho F.: 0.73 xG+xA/90 (9 appearances, 359 minutes); scored in 5/10 appearances with recorded goals; Ouattara Da.: 0.57 xG+xA/90 (10 appearances, 448 minutes); scored in 1/10 appearances with recorded goals; Wilson C.: 0.56 xG+xA/90 (10 appearances, 309 minutes); scored in 3/10 appearances with recorded goals. Individual historical rates describe these players; their sum is not expected team goals.

Brentford: defensive observations

5/5 identified starting defenders have observed errors leading to shots. Kayode M.: 0.00 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 676 minutes); Henry R.: 0.13 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 694 minutes); Ajer K.: 0.00 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 892 minutes); Diouf M.: 0.00 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 413 minutes); Lewis-Potter K.: 0.12 errors leading to shots/90 (10 appearances, 740 minutes). Kayode M.: 45/78 duels won (10 appearances); Henry R.: 26/63 duels won (10 appearances); Ajer K.: 49/78 duels won (10 appearances); Diouf M.: 25/52 duels won (10 appearances); Lewis-Potter K.: 27/74 duels won (10 appearances). Missing defensive metrics are unknown, including when a player's position is unpublished.

Brentford: goalkeeper history

Balcombe E.: 0.04 goals prevented/90 (4 appearances, 360 minutes).

Brentford: bench and absences

Bench unpublished. Furo K.: missing (Surgery); historical 0.52 xG+xA/90 from 254 minutes. Yarmolyuk Y.: missing (Red Card); historical 0.12 xG+xA/90 from 512 minutes. Dasilva J.: doubtful (Muscle Injury); historical 3.50 xG+xA/90 from 2 minutes. Milambo A.: doubtful (Knock); historical 0.09 xG+xA/90 from 532 minutes. A specific replacement is not inferred from a shared position; replacement quality remains unconfirmed without a comparable profile.

Starting XI attacking profiles

Sunderland: 2.53 summed individual xG+xA/90; Brentford: 3.52. Both published XIs have 11 observed profiles. These are descriptive player rates, unadjusted for past opponents and playing roles, not a match goal forecast.

Each metric has its own coverage. Missing data stays unknown.

xG

xG Model 3.3

28 Oct 2026 Β· 19:45 UTC
Sunderland1.60
xG
Brentford1.33
Expected xG total:2.92
Model PickNo Model Pick for this match: the required team xG history is missing.
Prediction saved β“˜
Prediction saved: 2026-10-26 10:18 UTC
Best recorded odds 26.10.2026 12:53 UTC

1X2

Sunderland
43.3%
Draw
25.3%
Brentford
31.4%

Goal line 2.5

Over
55.9%
Under
44.1%

Both teams score

Yes
59.0%
No
41.0%

Likeliest scores

  • 11.8%
  • 9.1%
  • 8.1%
Pre-match prediction

Statistics

(include only EFL 1 matches of 5)

StatisticSUNBRE
Goals Scored13.25
Goals Conceded01
xG0.982.59
xGA0.970.91
Shots1421
Shots on Target48
Shots Inside Box914.5
Big Chances16

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