Sunderland vs Fulham predictions and football tips

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Fulham

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Both Teams To Score

Reason for tip

Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings and Sunderland’s lack of clean sheets (they have just one shut out in their last seven games) coupled with Fulham netting five across their matches with Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon, suggests that there should be plenty of goalmouth action at both ends.

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Sunderland 2-1

Reason for tip

Sunderland were strong at home last season and Fulham have picked up just seven away points in 2026. In a match that should be closely fought and feature goals at both ends, preference is for the Black Cats to edge to a 2-1 success.

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Gonzalo Garcia To Score Anytime

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Gonzalo Garcia has made a strong start to his Fulham career, netting in their opening two games of the season at home to Chelsea and AFC Wimbledon despite only coming off the bench against the latter. The 22-year-old also scored in two of his final three appearances for Real Madrid last term.

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Sunderland lost only four of their 19 Premier League home matches last season
Fulham have picked up the fewest away points (seven) of any ever-present Premier League team in 2026
Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings between these sides
Gonzalo Garcia has scored in both his Fulham appearances since joining the club

Attacking approach expected after opening defeats

Sunderland and Fulham will be chasing their first points of the Premier League season when they meet at the Stadium of Light, where goals are unlikely to be in short supply.

The Black Cats were on target in a 2-1 loss at Ipswich last weekend, while Fulham scored twice but ultimately came up short in their 3-2 home defeat to West London rivals Chelsea.

The Cottagers did bounce back with a comfortable 3-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup second round on Thursday night, but now face a quick turnaround as well as a long journey north to Wearside.

Fresh legs could benefit Sunderland

While Fulham were in cup action, Sunderland have had eight days to prepare for this game and will be buoyed by the news that goalkeeper Robin Roefs and forwards Wilson Isidor and Romaine Mundle have this week penned new contracts.

The Black Cats only lost four of 19 home games upon their return to the Premier League last season – with their record at the Stadium of Light playing a large part in their Europa League qualification – although keeping clean sheets has not been so easy, both at home and on their travels.

Manchester United are the only team that have failed to score against Sunderland across their last seven Premier League matches, a run that includes Regis Le Bris’s side shipping four against Aston Villa and five at home to Nottingham Forest.

That should give Fulham hope of getting on the scoresheet, although the Cottagers have picked up the fewest away points (seven) of any ever-present team in the top flight this calendar year, so if there is to be a winner, it is likely to be Sunderland.

Garcia to make it three in three

Sunderland may have the edge on Sunday, but with both teams likely to score, preference is for Fulham forward Gonzalo Garcia to continue his hot streak since his summer arrival from Real Madrid.

The Spain international, who played at Real under new Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa, was on target in Monday’s home defeat to Chelsea before coming off the bench to add some gloss to the scoreline in the cup win over Wimbledon.

Garcia netted just 20 minutes after coming on during the week and given he should return to the starting line-up on Sunday, there is a strong chance he can find the back of the net once again.