West Ham vs Sunderland
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Match details
Fixture: Sunderland vs West Ham United
Tournament: Premier League - Regular Season
Kick-off: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 14:00 GMT
Stadium: Stadium of Light
Missing players
West Ham United:
Crysencio Summerville (thigh injury)
Sunderland AFC:
Romaine Mundle (thigh injury)
Dennis Cirkin (fractured thumb)
Aji Alese (shoulder injury)
Luke O'Nien (knee surgery)
Leo Hjelde (Achilles tendon surgery)
Marc Guiu (injured, doubtful)
Match background
Sunderland returns to the Premier League after an eight-year absence, having secured promotion via the Championship play-offs. Their pre-season form has been mixed, with two wins and two losses in recent friendlies. West Ham United, under the management of Graham Potter, concluded their previous season with a mix of results, including a notable away victory against Manchester United. The Hammers have bolstered their squad with new signings and are aiming to build on their late-season momentum. This match marks the first top-flight meeting between the two teams since April 2017, when they played out a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.
Head-to-head record
- April 15, 2017: Sunderland 2-2 West Ham United
- October 22, 2016: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
- February 27, 2016: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
- October 3, 2015: Sunderland 2-2 West Ham United
- March 21, 2015: West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland
Prediction
Considering Sunderland's return to the Premier League and West Ham's recent form, the match is expected to be competitive. Both teams have attacking capabilities, but Sunderland's home advantage and West Ham's recent signings may influence the outcome. A draw appears likely, with both teams finding the net.
Betting tip: Both teams to score (BTTS): Yes