Bournemouth vs Sunderland: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bournemouth prepare to host Sunderland on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Bournemouth, currently 8th in the standings with 38 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 23 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Sunderland, sitting 12th with 36 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Bournemouth and Sunderland have favored Sunderland, with Sunderland claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against West Ham, Bournemouth recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Hill, Jimenez, Adams, Scott, Adli, Kroupi, Rayan, Evanilson. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Sunderland's last outing came against Fulham, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Roefs, Hume, Alderete, Ballard, Mukiele, Sadiki, Angulo, Le Fee, Diarra, Ta Bi, Brobbey. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Bournemouth are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Bournemouth and Sunderland are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Bournemouth's fixtures have averaged 3.4 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Sunderland's games average 2.6 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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