FootballPremier League 2026/27
Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth Prediction, score and odds
- Kick-off
- 19:30 IST · 15:00 UK
- Date
- Sat, 15 May 2027
- Venue
- Stadium of Light, Sunderland
- UK broadcast
- Not yet picked for UK TV
The case
Who wins Sunderland vs Bournemouth, and why?
The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.
Why they should win
AFC Bournemouth
- 41% to win on the King Exchange goals model, a fair back price of 2.44.
- 1.42 expected goals to 1.23: they should create the better chances.
- Enough extra quality to overcome a trip to Stadium of Light.
How they could upset it
Sunderland
- 32% to win plus 27% for the draw: 59% that Bournemouth do not win.
- The home crowd at Stadium of Light is behind them.
- An early goal would force Bournemouth to chase.
Goals model
How many goals will there be in Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
The King Exchange goals model, run thousands of times.
- Bournemouth 41%, draw 27%, Sunderland 32%: a coin flip.
- Projected score 1-2, with the goals line on a knife edge (2.6 xG).
- Both teams to score: 54% on the King Exchange model.
- Projected score
- 1-2
- Half-time
- 0-0
- Both score
- 54%
- Expected goals
- 1.23 – 1.42
Deciding factors
Which factors will settle this match?
Home advantage, expected goals and the factor carrying the most weight here.
Home advantage
Home support is worth about a fifth of a goal to Sunderland. It closes the gap but does not erase Bournemouth's extra quality.
Edge: Even
Expected goals
With 2.6 expected goals, the 2.5 line is near 50/50 (49% for the over).
Edge: Even
Draw risk
A 27% draw chance is high by Premier League standards, which is why our anchor bet protects against the draw instead of backing a straight win.
Edge: Draw
How to play it
How should you back or lay Sunderland vs Bournemouth on King Exchange?
Fair prices for the pick and the outsider, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.
Back41% chance
AFC Bournemouth2.44
Accept 2.44 or longer. A ₹100 back at 2.44 pays ₹244 including your stake.
Lay32% chance
Sunderland3.13
Lay only at 3.13 or shorter. At 3.13, a ₹100 lay puts ₹213 at risk to win ₹100.
Three ways to play it · risk rises left to right
AnchorLowest risk
Double chance
Bournemouth or draw
68% chance1.47
Covers two of the three outcomes. Only a Sunderland win loses.
ValueBalanced
Total goals
Under 3.5
73% chance1.37
A tight contest is the likeliest outcome, and four or more goals would be unusual.
Long shotHighest reward
Correct score
Sunderland 1-2 Bournemouth
9% chance11.11
The model's likeliest scoreline. Correct-score bets pay big but rarely land, so keep the stake light.
Team shape
How will the two teams set up?
Official line-ups are announced roughly an hour before kick-off.
At home
Sunderland
Sunderland are a pragmatic mid-table team: sturdy out of possession at Stadium of Light, but short of the creativity to dictate a game.
Away
AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth are a pragmatic mid-table team: sturdy out of possession on the road at Stadium of Light, but short of the creativity to dictate a game.
What could change
What would change the King Exchange prediction?
Team news and match events that would move our numbers.
If Bournemouth field a weakened XI
Rotation or a missing key player would take several points off their win chance. Line-ups drop an hour before kick-off.
If Sunderland score first
The favourite must chase, and both the draw and the upset become far more likely.
If a red card arrives in the first hour
Playing with ten men rewrites the expected-goals picture, whichever team it hits.
The long read
Sunderland vs Bournemouth match preview
AFC Bournemouth travel to Stadium of Light for a 2026/27 Premier League fixture that King Exchange grades as a coin flip. We project 1.23 xG for Sunderland and 1.42 for Bournemouth. Over thousands of simulated games, Bournemouth come out on top in 41% of them. An early goal would transform the game for Sunderland. Sides chasing a result leave space, and that is where upsets happen.
“Sides chasing a result leave space, and that is where upsets happen.”
Fixture timeline
Fixture timeline: Sunderland and Bournemouth
Rest days and the next game for both clubs, taken from the official Premier League fixture list.
Sunderland play 7 days after their match away at Brighton on 08 May. Next they are away at Leeds 8 days after this game. Premier League game 36 of 38.
Bournemouth play 7 days after their match at home to Man Utd on 08 May. Next they are at home to Chelsea 8 days after this game. Premier League game 36 of 38.
The two clubs already met at Vitality Stadium on Sun, 18 Oct 2026, so this is the return fixture.
- 08 MayBrighton vs SunderlandAmerican Express Stadium
- 08 MayBournemouth vs Man UtdVitality Stadium
- 15 May · this matchSunderland vs BournemouthStadium of Light
- 23 MayLeeds vs SunderlandElland Road
- 23 MayBournemouth vs ChelseaVitality Stadium
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Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth FAQs
Quick, straight answers to what cricket, football and tennis fans ask us most.
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Who will win Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
King Exchange expects AFC Bournemouth to win. The goals model rates Sunderland 32%, the draw 27% and Bournemouth 41%, which we grade as a coin flip.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth?
Our projected score is 1-2, with 0-0 at half-time. The most frequent exact score across our simulations is 1-1, at 13%.
What are the fair odds for Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
By our numbers: Sunderland 3.13, draw 3.70, Bournemouth 2.44. Any back price shorter than that offers no value on the King Exchange model.
What time does Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth kick off in India?
19:30 IST in India (UK date Sat, 15 May 2027, 15:00 UK time), at Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Kick-offs can be moved for TV, so recheck nearer the day.
Why could Sunderland upset Bournemouth in Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
32% to win plus 27% for the draw: 59% that Bournemouth do not win. The home crowd at Stadium of Light is behind them. An early goal would force Bournemouth to chase.
How should I trade Sunderland vs Bournemouth on King Exchange?
By King Exchange numbers, back AFC Bournemouth at 2.44 or longer, or lay Sunderland at 3.13 or shorter. A lay wins whenever Sunderland fail to win; at 3.13, a ₹100 lay carries ₹213 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.
Sunderland vs Bournemouth match kaun jeetega?
King Exchange ke goals model mein AFC Bournemouth aage hain: Sunderland 32%, draw 27%, Bournemouth 41%. Sabse sambhavit score 1-2 hai. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.
How many goals are expected in Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
2.6 expected goals in all. The likeliest goal count is 2, and a 0-0 shows up 8% of the time.
Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Bournemouth?
We rate both teams to score at 54%, so the lean is yes. Over 2.5 goals sits at 49%.
Is betting on the Premier League legal in India?
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Dates and kick-offs follow the official Premier League fixture list and can change for TV or cup fixtures. The win chances, projected scores and picks here come from the King Exchange model, which weighs team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, never guarantees, and every bet settles at the live exchange price you accept. For adults 18+ only. Fix a budget before you bet and gamble responsibly.
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Sources and official information
- Premier League fixturesOfficial fixture list, kick-off times and results.Premier League
- Laws of the GameThe official laws of football, including stoppage time and match duration.IFAB
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