Match Preview – 15:00 Kick-Off at The Stadium of Light, Sunderland

Following Sunderland’s midweek defeat to fellow strugglers Middlesbrough, David Moyes knows that 1 more defeat could confirm his side’s relegation from the Premier League. In truth that confirmation has been a long time coming – the Black Cats have only won once in their last 18 games in all competitions. Sunderland have only kept 1 clean sheet in their last 9 Premier League fixtures and they have the worst home record in the division, winning just 3 times at the Stadium of Light all season.

Bournemouth have only lost 2 of their last 8 Premier League games, a late surge that has lifted them away from the drop zone and into mid-table safety. Their recent 4-0 win over Middlesbrough was their first league win in 5, though it is only fair to acknowledge that they had a rotten run of fixtures, including games against Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham.

When the sides last met in November, 10-man Sunderland came from behind to win 2-1 at Bournemouth to record 1 of their 5 Premier League wins in 2016/17. Read our prediction and detailed Sunderland vs Bournemouth betting tips below.

Sunderland’s recent results:

Apr 26th 2017 Middlesbrough 1:0 Sunderland - Premier League

Apr 15th 2017 Sunderland 2:2 West Ham - Premier League

Apr 9th 2017 Sunderland 0:3 Man Utd - Premier League

Apr 4st 2017 Leicester City 2:0 Sunderland - Premier League

Bournemouth’s recent results:

Apr 22nd 2017 Bournemouth 4:0 Middlesbrough - Premier League

Apr 15th 2017 Tottenham 4:0 Bournemouth - Premier League

Apr 8th 2017 Bournemouth 1:3 Chelsea - Premier League

Apr 5th 2017 Liverpool 2:2 Bournemouth - Premier League

Odds

Sunderland odds 2/1

Bournemouth odds 13/10

Draw 12/5

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Sunderland vs Bournemouth Predictions

Bournemouth have only won twice away from home in the Premier League since the start of the season, but any team playing Sunderland go into the game as favourites – David Moyes team are THAT bad. Sunderland are exiting the top flight with a whimper and have only scored a measly 2 goals in their last 9 Premier League games. I fancy the Cherries to pick up their third away win of the season.

Bet365 have odds of 3/1 for Bournemouth to win and both teams to score and that’s where my money will be going. If you fancy something a little more adventurous then you can get odds of 9/1 for Bournemouth to win 2-1.

Our Tips

Bournemouth win/both teams to score 3/1 Bet365

Bournemouth to win 2-1 9/1 Bet365