West Ham vs Sunderland Preview
West Ham have conceded the most goals in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. Sunderland have also conceded a lot recently and it’s worth sticking with goals on Saturday.
3 BTTS Results in a Row for West Ham
- West Ham have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 consecutive EPL matches.
- West Ham have seen BTTS in their last 3 games.
- West Ham have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 2 games against Sunderland.
- Sunderland have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 2 EPL matches.
- Sunderland have seen BTTS in 2 consecutive games.
| 2025/26 Premier League | West Ham | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| Current Position | 18th | 9th |
| Form (Last 5) | W L L D L | W L D D D |
| Wins | 4 | 8 |
| Draws | 5 | 9 |
| Losses | 13 | 5 |
| Goals Scored (pg) | 24 (1.09) | 23 (1.05) |
| Goals Conceded (pg) | 44 (2.00) | 23 (1.05) |
| Clean Sheets | 1 (4.5%) | 8 (36.4%) |
| Failed to Score | 7 (31.8%) | 7 (31.8%) |
| Matches Over 2.5 Goals | 12 (54.5%) | 8 (36.4%) |
| Matches Over 3.5 Goals | 4 (18.2%) | 2 (9.1%) |
| Matches with BTTS | 13 (59.1%) | 10 (45.5%) |
H2H - Recent High Scoring Games
West Ham have a 36-32 advantage against Sunderland, alongside 25 draws.
West Ham Have a Poor Defence
Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham are inside the Premier League’s bottom three and five points from safety. The East Londoners have conceded a league high of 44 goals in 22 league fixtures this season.
West Ham were winless in 11 straight matches in all competitions from November to January and conceded 21 goals.
The Hammers ended their long winless streak with a 2-1 triumph at Tottenham. West Ham had 2.84 XG and Crysencio Summerville and Callum Wilson got on the scoresheet.
Sunderland Are Leaking Goals
Sunderland are in inconsistent form and have won just two of their previous 10 in all competitions.
The Black Cats drew four games in a row before losing 3-0 at Brentford. Regis Le Bris’ side then drew 1-1 at Everton in the FA Cup before advancing on penalties.
The Wearside outfit ended their six-match winless streak with a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Sunderland conceded after 30 minutes and Enzo Le Fee and Brian Brobbey scored to complete the comeback.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
West Ham (4-3-2-1): Alphonse Areola; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo, El Hadji Malick Diouf; Tomas Soucek, Mateus Fernandes; Jarrod Bowen, Pablo, Crysencio Summerville; Taty Castellanos
Defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is in contention to start following his return from the AFCON.
Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is out with a back problem and Lucas Paqueta is doubtful due to injury. On Paqueta’s lower back injury, Nuno Espirito Santo said, “Lucas is still on treatment. Let's see - we have a couple of days to go.”
Sunderland (5-4-1-): Robin Roefs; Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Dan Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo Mandava; Enzo Le Fee, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Romaine Mundle; Brian Brobbey
Midfielder Habib Diarra and winger Chemsdine Talbi are available following their returns from the AFCON.
Attacker Bertrand Traore and defender Arthur Masuaku are sidelined due to injury.