Bournemouth arrive at this Premier League round 7 fixture carrying five absences but also the momentum of a 3-0 Europa League win over Sturm Graz midweek. Sunderland travel with three straight Premier League defeats and a defensive record that has seen them concede in 4 of their last 5 outings across all competitions. Both squads are injury-hit, yet the home side's superior squad depth and home advantage give them a clear edge.
The numbers back caution but tilt toward Bournemouth. Their last 5 games produced 4 over-2.5 matches and goals in 4 of 5. Sunderland have scored in only 3 of their last 5. Crucially, Bournemouth's model probability sits at 47% for a home win - well above the implied 47.6% at 2.10, making this a near-fair price with slight value. The h2h is thin at 2 meetings, both producing goals for Sunderland, so no home banker here.
The verdict: back Bournemouth on the 1X2 HOME market at 2.10 (bet365). The model supports it, the opposition's away form is poor, and the price is workable. Confidence stays measured given the injury list and Sunderland's ability to score on the road.
The numbers behind the tip
Form · last five
Goals per game · last five
Head-to-head · last five
| 28.02.26 | Premier League | 1–1 | U2.5 |
| 29.11.25 | Premier League | 3–2 | O2.5 |
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