Brentford – Sunderland: an unexpected scrap for Europe 
Wednesday night, Brentford host Sunderland at the Gtech Community Stadium in a fixture no one really expected to matter this much now. Both teams sit close in the table and both have their eyes on Europe. No apologies. No pretence.
Brentford: strong at home 
Written off after a messy summer, Brentford shrugged it off. Losing Thomas Frank and a few senior players didn’t bury them. It actually sharpened them.
The recent, eye-catching win over Everton confirmed the form. They’re scoring, creating chances and, crucially, hard to break down at home. At Gtech they drop points rarely and they set a grinding pace that frustrates many visitors.
The top end of the table is still within reach. This game is a proper chance to keep moving.
Sunderland: solid but lacking bite 
Back in the Premier League, Sunderland have answered most questions. Their unbeaten run shows a disciplined, organised side that’s tough to beat.
The worry is the final ball. Chances come. They rarely turn up on the scoresheet. The recent string of draws says it all — they’re finding it hard to make the difference, especially away from the Stadium of Light.
On the road they travel carefully. One lapse and you pay.
Probable line-ups
Brentford : Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry, Yarmoliuk, Janelt, Jensen, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago
Sunderland : Roefs, Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Cirkin, Geertruida, Xhaka, Mayenda, Le Fee, Adingra, Brobbey
What to watch
- Brentford are very effective at home.
- Sunderland concede little but have scored less in recent weeks.
- The two teams are close in the table.
Football Prediction Brentford vs Sunderland
Both teams to score
Brentford should be on the front foot in front of their fans. Sunderland have enough quality to hit back, even if chances are limited. Current trends point to a game that opens up in spells. Expect goals at both ends.
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