Bournemouth vs Sunderland Prediction - Premier League
Bournemouth are looking to consolidate their eighth-place position in the Premier League table as they host a struggling Sunderland side at the Vitality Stadium.
7:30 PM, February 28th: The clash at Vitality Stadium
The match between Bournemouth and Sunderland in the Premier League takes place against the backdrop of two teams with contrasting goals in the top half of the table. While Bournemouth is maintaining stability to chase the European qualification spots, Sunderland is in a spiral of crisis with a prolonged series of disappointing results.
Analyzing league position and form
Currently, Bournemouth are ranked 8th with 38 points, just a narrow gap behind the teams above them. In contrast, Sunderland are 12th with 36 points. Although the points difference is only 2 points, their current form clearly shows a significant disparity between the two clubs.
| Team | Location | Point | Form in the last 5 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 8 | 38 | 3 wins, 2 draws |
| Sunderland | 12 | 36 | Win 1, Loss 4 |
Bournemouth are enjoying an impressive run of form with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. Their home ground, Vitality Stadium, is proving to be a strong advantage, having secured 6 victories there since the start of the season. The home team's scoring performance is also quite consistent, averaging 1.6 goals per game.
In stark contrast, Sunderland are mired in crisis, having lost 4 of their last 5 matches. Their away form is questionable, having only managed 2 wins in 27 away games while suffering 7 defeats.
History of confrontations and current team situation.
In their last five encounters, the record is fairly balanced, with each team having two wins and one draw. However, in the first leg, which took place in November 2025, Sunderland secured a narrow 3-2 victory at home.
List of notable absentees
Both teams are facing personnel issues due to injuries. Specifically:
- Bournemouth:J. Kluivert (knee injury) and J. Soler are definitely out. The availability of L. Cook and B. Doak remains uncertain due to hamstring injuries.
- Sunderland:The injury list is growing with B. Brobbey (groin injury), R. Mandava (knee injury), along with D. Cirkin, N. Mukiele, and R. Mundle. JT Bi's availability is also uncertain.
Analyzing tactics and predicting results
With the advantage of playing at home and their current high form, Bournemouth are considered the clear favorites in this match. Sunderland, with a depleted squad and burdened by a series of consecutive defeats, will find it very difficult to spring a surprise at Vitality Stadium.
Based on statistical indicators, Bournemouth's chances of winning are rated at 45%, while the chances of a draw are also 45%. Sunderland only have a 10% chance of securing all three points away from home. A draw or a win for the home team is the most likely scenario.
Forecast:Bournemouth win or draw (Double Chance).
Team lineup updated at 19:00 on February 28, 2026
Official lineup
Bournemouth
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachAndoni Iraola
Starting lineup:
- 1. Dorde Petrović (G)
- 20. Álex Jiménez (D)
- 23. James Hill (D)
- 5. Marcos Senesi (D)
- 3. Adrien Truffert (D)
- 12. Tyler Adams (M)
- 8. Alex Scott (M)
- 37. Rayan (M)
- 7. David Brooks (M)
- 16. Marcus Tavernier (M)
- 22. Eli Junior Kroupi (F)
Substitutes:
- 29. Christos Mandas
- 15. Adam Smith
- 18. Bafodé Diakité
- 44. Veljko Milosavljević
- 27. Alex Tóth
- 10. Ryan Christie
- 26. Enes Ünal
- 9. Evanilson
- 21. Amine Adli
Sunderland
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachRegis Le Bris
Starting lineup:
- 22. Robin Roefs (G)
- 6. Lutsharel Geertruida (D)
- 5. Daniel Ballard (D)
- 15. Omar Alderete (D)
- 32. Hume's Tom (D)
- 19. Habib Diarra (M)
- 34. Granit Xhaka (M)
- 27. Noah Sadiki (M)
- 7. Chemsdine Talbi (F)
- 12. Eliezer Mayenda (F)
- 28. Enzo Le Fée (F)
Substitutes:
- 31. Melker Ellborg
- 51. Jenson Jones
- 13. Luke O'Nien
- 30. Milan Aleksić
- 11. Chris Rigg
- 50. Harrison Jones
- 10. Nilson Angulo
- 25. Bertrand Traoré
- 18. Wilson Isdor
