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Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -5 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +1 goal difference
BetGenius backs Fulham or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Sunderland host Fulham at the Stadium of Light in matchday two of the Premier League season, with both sides seeking their first points of the campaign. Sunderland opened their season with a 2-1 away defeat against Ipswich, where N. Angulo found the net. The Black Cats will be eager to establish home form early, though they must manage without winger S. Adingra, who is sidelined with a foot injury.
Fulham arrive on the back of a high-scoring 3-2 home defeat to Chelsea in their season opener. Despite the loss, the Cottagers demonstrated sharp attacking intent by scoring twice against tough opposition. Marco Silva's side will be without experienced midfielder T. Cairney due to a knee problem as they travel north.
Recent head-to-head history favours Fulham, who have held the upper hand in competitive meetings between the two sides. Fulham claimed a 3-1 victory on their last league trip to Sunderland in February 2026 and also secured a 1-0 win at Craven Cottage earlier that season. With both sides exhibiting defensive vulnerabilities in round one, an open tactical contest is anticipated.
Combined scoring rate: 0.6 goals per game (Sunderland at home plus Fulham away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 | CoventryRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | FulhamRelegation - Championship | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 20 | SunderlandRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 4 |
the last 10 meetings are split 4-4 with 2 drawn, averaging 2.6 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Fulham bring a formidable head-to-head record into this clash, having won the last three competitive encounters between the teams, including a 3-1 league victory at the Stadium of Light in February 2026. While both sides suffered narrow defeats on the opening weekend, Fulham's attacking output of two goals against Chelsea suggests they possess the offensive quality to secure at least a point on the road.
Published August 28, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
