Premier League · Matchweek 3
Brentford vs Sunderland
Sat 5 Sept, 15:00 UK · Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford1–1
SunderlandBrentford
- ⚽ 57' Vitaly Janelt
- 🟨 30' Mamadou Sangare
- 🟨 62' Vitaly Janelt
- 🟨 69' Yehor Yarmoliuk
Sunderland
- ⚽ 82' Enzo Le Fée (pen)
- 🟨 14' Noah Sadiki
- 🟨 88' Granit Xhaka
Brentford v Sunderland: set pieces could decide it at the Gtech
Brentford are one of the league's best sides at set pieces, and Sunderland have struggled to defend crosses. That could prove the decisive difference in London.
- Brentford score a large proportion of their goals from set pieces.
- Sunderland must stay compact to pick up points away from home.
- The Gtech is a tight ground that suits Brentford's direct style.
Starting lineups
Brentford4-2-3-1
- GK
- C. Kelleher
- DEF
- K. Lewis-Potter, N. Collins, K. Ajer, M. Kayode
- MID
- M. Sangare, V. Janelt, Kevin Schade, M. Damsgaard, D. Ouattara
- FWD
- Igor Thiago
Out: A. Milambo, S. van den Berg. Doubtful: Josh Dasilva, M. Jensen. The line-up is sourced from Rotowire and will be updated as team news emerges.
Sunderland4-2-3-1
- GK
- Robin Roefs
- DEF
- Reinildo, N. Mukiele, D. Ballard, T. Meunier
- MID
- Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Nilson Angulo, Enzo Le Fee, Trai Hume
- FWD
- B. Brobbey
Out: Habib Diarra. The line-up is sourced from Rotowire and will be updated as team news emerges.
Our prediction
Brentford to win · Match
The home side have both set-piece strength and organisation on their side.
Over 2.5 goals · Goals
Brentford score consistently at home.
Brentford over 5.5 corners · Corners
Brentford's pressure earns them plenty of corners at home.
Brentford 2–1 Sunderland