Sunderland vs Fulham

ResultPremier League

Premier League
Premier League
22 Feb 2026
14:00
Sunderland

Sunderland

🏠Home
Final Score
1-3
Predicted: 1-0
WINNER
Fulham

Fulham

✈️Away
Odds
12.70
X3.25
22.70
🏟️Stadium
Stadium of Light
Win Probabilities
Home40%
Draw30%
Away30%
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Oracle's Vision

The Oracle sees Sunderland's strength prevailing on home ground. Ancient wisdom reveals a spirited effort from Fulham, but the hosts' quality should shine through.

Our AI model analyzes this Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Fulham using historical performance data, current form, head-to-head records, and tactical indicators. The model assigns Sunderland a 40% win probability, a 30% chance of a draw, and Fulham a 30% probability of winning. The most likely scoreline is 1-0. Both teams to score probability: 50%. This prediction is rated as low confidence based on the quality and consistency of available data points.

Sunderland 40%Draw 30%Fulham 30%Predicted Score: 1-0BTTS: 50%
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AI Analysis & Prediction Review

Analysis & Key Battles

Sunderland

HOME
Strengths
  • Home advantage with rating 0.55
  • No injuries providing full squad availability
  • Recent clean sheets (2 in last 5 matches)
Weaknesses
  • Inconsistent form with recent losses
  • Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games
  • Lower average goals scored (1.0 per game)

Fulham

AWAY
Strengths
  • Higher average goals scored (1.4 per game)
  • Experience in head-to-head matches
  • Attacking potential despite form
Weaknesses
  • Poor recent form with multiple losses
  • No clean sheets in last 5 matches
  • Key injuries (R. Jimenez and H. Wilson doubtful)

Key Player Battles

⚔️G. Xhaka vs S. Lukić: Midfield battle where Xhaka's creativity and assists could challenge Lukić's defensive and scoring contributions.
⚔️W. Isidor vs Fulham defense: Isidor's goal-scoring ability tests Fulham's vulnerable backline, which has conceded an average of 2.0 goals per game.
⚔️Sunderland midfield vs Fulham attack: Sunderland's defensive setup in 4-1-4-1 must contain Fulham's attacking movements, especially with key players missing for Fulham.

Sunderland vs FulhamMatch Analysis

The Oracle sees Sunderland's strength prevailing on home ground. Ancient wisdom reveals a spirited effort from Fulham, but the hosts' quality should shine through.

Based on the structured data, Sunderland is predicted to have a slight edge in this match, with a 40% probability of winning, supported by market and model consensus favoring them or a draw.

Form Analysis: Sunderland's recent form (LLWLW) shows inconsistency but includes a current win streak, with an average of 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game, and 2 clean sheets in the last 5 matches. Fulham's form (LLLWL) is weaker, with an average of 1.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded, and no clean sheets, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

Key Factors: 1. Sunderland's home advantage (rating 0.55) and no injuries provide stability, while Fulham has 2 doubtful players (R. Jimenez and H. Wilson), potentially weakening their attack. 2. The API-Football model strongly predicts Sunderland or a draw (45% home win, 45% draw, 10% away win), aligning with market probabilities that show no clear favorite but slight lean towards Sunderland. 3. Head-to-head history is balanced (3 Sunderland wins, 3 draws, 4 Fulham wins), but current form and injury context give Sunderland an edge.

Conclusion: The data suggests Sunderland is more likely to secure a result, with probabilities adjusted to reflect market intelligence and form trends, leading to a predicted home win or draw scenario.

Win Probabilities: Sunderland: 40% · Draw: 30% · Fulham: 30%

Predicted Score: 1-0 (10.0% chance)

Over 2.5: 45% · Under 2.5: 55% · BTTS: 50%

H2H: Sunderland wins: 3 · Draws: 3 · Fulham wins: 4

Form: Sunderland: LWLLW · Fulham: WLLLW

  • G. Xhaka vs S. Lukić: Midfield battle where Xhaka's creativity and assists could challenge Lukić's defensive and scoring contributions.
  • W. Isidor vs Fulham defense: Isidor's goal-scoring ability tests Fulham's vulnerable backline, which has conceded an average of 2.0 goals per game.
  • Sunderland midfield vs Fulham attack: Sunderland's defensive setup in 4-1-4-1 must contain Fulham's attacking movements, especially with key players missing for Fulham.