Brentford vs Sunderland: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Brentford vs Sunderland: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Wednesday night sees two of perhaps the biggest overachievers and surprise teams of the Premier League so far this season as Keith Andrews' Brentford host Regis le Bris' Sunderland at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Both sides find themselves in the top half, perhaps a far cry from where many would have expected them to be at the start of the season. With Sunderland newly promoted and Brentford losing long-serving manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham and appointing inexpexpiernced coach Andrews.

However, the Bees boss has continued the good work left by Frank.

Brentford Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Kelleher

Defenders: Henry, Collins, Ajer, Kayode

Midfielders: Janelt, Yarmolyuk

Forwards: Damsgaard, Jensen, Schade, Thiago

Sunderland Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Roefs

Defenders: hume, Alderete, Cirkin, Mukiele

Midfielders: Xhaka, Geertruida

Forwards: Rigg, Le Fee, Adringra, Brobbey

Brentford Last Five Results:

Brentford 0-0 Tottenham

Brentford 4-1 AFC Bournemouth

Brentford 1-1 Leeds United

Tottenham 2-0 Brentford

Arsenal 2-0 Brentford

Brentford have enjoyed good form of late after suffering back-to-back defeats in North London to Tottenham and Arsenal respectively.

Sunderland Last Five Results:

Sunderland 0-0 Man City

Sunderland 1-1 Leeds United

Brighton 0-0 Sunderland

Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle

Man City 3-0 Sunderland

Despite losing six players to AFCON, Sunderland have continued to defy the odds this season and earn points in tough games vs Brighton and Manchester City as their ambitions continue to grow as the season goes on

Key Players to Watch:

Brentford: igor Thiago:

The Premier League's second top scorer will be looking to prove a threat for a Sunderland defence and goalkeeper that have looked strong all season and earned a clean sheet over league top scorers Manchester City in their last match.

Sunderland: Granit Xhaka

Perhaps the Premier League signing of the summer, newly appointed captain Xhaka has excelled on his return to England and has been instrumental in his side's success. The Swiss midfielder will need to be stopped from controlling the game if Brentford want the three points.

Best Brentford vs Sunderland Betting Tip

Key betting tip: Both teams to score at 1.80 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Match Facts

Wednesday 7th January

Premier League

Gtech Community Stadium

Kick-Off: 19:30pm GMT