Brentford return to home soil to face Sunderland at 8:30 PM Jan 7, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Premier League campaign.

Brentford enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Sunderland have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Brentford hold the edge with 2 wins to Sunderland's 1 in 4 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Sunderland came out on top 1-2.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Brentford may hold the edge at Gtech Community Stadium, but Sunderland's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.