Brentford are brimming with confidence following a 4-2 win over Everton and given Sunderlandâs difficulties on the road, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The Bees have been producing excellent displays in recent festive fixtures, with the team winning three of their last four league matches and scoring 2.00 goals per game at home. As both sides have found the net in 75% of Brentfordâs recent home games, this betting option should definitely be considered. Both Onyeka and Ouattara are still on the international duty, but there are no fresh injury worries in Keith Andrewsâ team. The Black Cats, on the other hand, head into Wednesdayâs clash with a severely-weakened squad, with all Diarra, Masuaku, Sadiki, Talbi, Traore, and Mandava representing their national teams at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Sunderland are on a five-game winless run on the road and with the team scoring only 0.40 goals per away game of late, we are not tempted to place our bets on Granit Xhaka and Co. Their expected goals against away of 2.04 is yet another reason why away win should not be considered.
