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Bournemouth vs Sunderland betting tips and predictions &#8211; A fruitful afternoon for the Cherries?

Feb 28, 2026 - 07:45

Bournemouth host Sunderland at the Vitality Stadium in the Saturday lunchtime kick off in the Premier League this week.

Can Sunderland plug a run of three league defeats on the spin or will the Cherries pick them apart?

Bournemouth vs Sunderland best bets

Rayan to assist in the match – 9/2 with bet365
Alex Scott 2+ shots on target – 11/2 with Tote
Bournemouth to win and both teams to score – 12/5 with Betfred

Bournemouth vs Sunderland latest odds

Find the latest Bournemouth vs Sunderland betting odds here. Odds are provided by Betfred and are subject to change.

Bournemouth – 4/5
Draw – 11/4
Sunderland – 3/1

Bournemouth vs Sunderland predictions

Since their last gasp victory over Liverpool in January, Bournemouth’s record has been WDWD, so going by that metric, the Cherries could be well backed to dispatch Sunderland on Saturday lunch time.

They’ll face a wounded Sunderland side who have lost their last three league matches on the spin.

Key to any Black Cats uptick in form could be getting Granit Xhaka back to full fitness.

The club captain returned from injury in the 3-1 home loss to Fulham. If Xhaka’s fit enough to start the match, it could swing the momentum in Sunderland’s favour.

Especially as this could free up Enzo Le Fee to return to the left hand side of the forward line, where he has a lot more license to roam.

Bournemouth’s January signing from Vasco Da Gama, Rayan has taken to life in the Premier League seamlessly.

The 19-year-old forward has bagged two goals and assisted once in his first four league appearances. The Brazilian showcasing his dribbling ability and directness, but also an aerial threat too.

Bournemouth v Sunderland betting tips, predictions, team news and how to watch

Bournemouth vs Sunderland betting tips

Bournemouth host Sunderland at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday at 12:30pm.

Both sides failed to win their last league matches and with only two points separating the two clubs in the table there shouldn’t be much to choose between the two sides.

The reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light in November proved this. Bournemouth went 2-0 up inside 15 minutes, before a Sunderland fight back saw them win the game 3-2.

This was in a period of the season where Sunderland were at their strongest, beating Chelsea away and drawing with both Arsenal and Liverpool.

Fast forward to the end of February and Bournemouth look the team in better form.

Saturday’s guests have now conceded three goals in four of their last seven outings and both have scored in four of their last eight games.

Sunderland haven’t won on the road since October which could prove the crucial factor in the outcome this time round.

Bournemouth vs Sunderland predicted lineups

Bournemouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Petrovic; Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Jimenez; Scott, Adams; Kroupi Jr, Rayan, Adli; Evanilson
Sunderland predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Hume, Alderete, Ballard, Mukiele; Sadiki, Xhaka; Le Fee, Diarra, Ta Bi; Brobbey

Where to watch Bournemouth vs Sunderland

Location: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, UK
Date & Time: Saturday, 24th February 2026, 12:30pm
TV Channel: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate

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