Sunderland vs Burnley Prediction - Premier League Round 24
Sunderland will strive to maintain their unbeaten record at Stadium of Light when they host Burnley, a team desperate for points to escape the relegation zone, at 3:00 AM on February 3, 2026.
The clash at Stadium of Light on the morning of February 3rd was a showdown between two teams in completely contrasting positions. While Sunderland were enjoying a stable season in the middle of the table, Burnley were struggling in a fierce relegation battle.
03:00 February 3 - Stadium of Light
Sunderland enter this match as the favorites thanks to their home advantage and superior league position. Notably, the Stadium of Light has become a veritable fortress this season, with Sunderland's side remaining undefeated at home. Conversely, Burnley are going through a dark period with poor form and a lengthy injury list.
Ranking position
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 11 | 33 | Win 1, Draw 2, Loss 2 |
| Burnley | 19 | 15 | Wins 0, Draws 3, Losses 2 |
Analysis of form and playing style
Sunderland have played 23 matches this season with a record of 8 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses. Their biggest strength is their impressive home record with 6 wins and 5 draws, remaining undefeated. However, Sunderland's finishing ability still needs improvement, as they only average 1 goal per game.
On the other side of the pitch, Burnley is facing a serious crisis. With only 3 wins in 23 league matches, the visitors are second to last in the standings. Burnley's defense is their Achilles' heel, having conceded 44 goals (an average of 1.9 goals per game). On the road, they have only managed one victory since the start of the season.
A depleted force
Neither team had their strongest lineup for this match, especially the visiting team Burnley.
- Sunderland:JT Bi, B. Traore (knee injury) and G. Xhaka (ankle injury) are absent.
- Burnley:The list of wounded soldiers is extensive, including Z. Amdouni (knee), J. Beyer (thigh), J. Cullen (knee), C. Roberts (groin), and M. Tresor Ndayishimiye (ankle).
History of confrontations
In their last five encounters, Burnley have a slight advantage with two wins, two draws, and only one loss against Sunderland. In the first leg in August 2025, Burnley won 2-0 at home. However, the nature of the second leg will be very different as Sunderland will be playing at their home ground.
Tactical analysis
Despite the league statistics and home form favoring Sunderland, experts remain cautious in their predictions. Burnley, with nothing left to lose, could spring a surprise. Predictions suggest a draw or an away win are highly favored at 45% for each, while Sunderland's chances of winning are only 10%.
Overall, this will be a major test of Sunderland's mettle in defending their home unbeaten run against a Burnley side that are down on their luck.
