We have a West Ham United v Sunderland prediction for you, plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Saturday's early kick-off.
West Ham United should be full of confidence following their 1-2 London Derby win over Tottenham last weekend.
Sunderland also enter this fixture on the back of a win, coming 2-1 against Crystal Palace which was another impressive win in their Premier League campaign.
Betting Odds
West Ham United v Sunderland Betting Odds – Premier League 2025/26
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
West Ham United | 7/5 | 41.7% |
Sunderland | 15/8 | 34.8% |
Draw | 21/10 | 32.3% |
West Ham United are 7/5 favourites ahead of Saturday's fixture, Sunderland can be backed at 15/8, and the draw is priced at 21/10.
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Poll Entry - West Ham United v Sunderland Match Result – PL 25/26
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Handicap Betting
West Ham United: -1 - 9/2
Sunderland +1 – 8/15
Handicap Draw -1 @ 3/1
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How To Watch
How To Watch West Ham United v Sunderland
This match kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday at London Stadium and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
Form Guides
West Ham United Form Guide
West Ham United are starting to turn winning into a habit following their 1-2 victory over Tottenham last weekend, which it made back-to-back wins following their 2-1 extra-time triumph over QPR in the FA Cup the previous weekend. This is another huge game in the context of The Hammers' season, with a win putting them in touching distance of Nottingham Forest.
Following those recent victories over Tottenham and QPR, the West Ham United supporters should be confident of another positive result against Sunderland . Ahead of Saturday's fixture against Sunderland , Nuno Espírito Santo has reiterated his battle cry for the players, stating, “We need energy from the beginning, play, compete, and fight for every ball. We will put up a good fight against a tough opponent”.
Ahead of this fixture, West Ham United have lost only one of their last twenty-one home games against newly promoted Premier League opponents, winning sixteen and drawing four and are unbeaten in their last twelve since losing 2-1 to Brentford in October 2021 .
West Ham United’s Last Five Results
Tottenham 1-2 West Ham United | January 17th | Win
West Ham United 2-1 QPR | January 11th | Win
West Ham United 1-2 Nottingham Forest | January 6th | Loss
Wolves 3-0 West Ham United | January 3rd | Loss
West Ham United 2-2 Brighton | December 30th | Draw
2 Wins, 2 Losses and 1 Draw
Sunderland’s Form Guide
Sunderland secured their return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017 when they defeated Sheffield United 2-1in the play-off Final last May. Though they purchased substantially in the summer with arrivals amounting to in excess of £185 million, there was no guarantee that it would be enough to secure safety in 25/26.
Many predicted that Sunderland would be among those battling for the relegation spots come May but Régis Le Bris Sunderland side has made a mockery of those calls. Their transition to England’s top-flight has proven seamless and agter twenty-two games their tally of thirty-three points has them in ninth place and even more impressively only three points off third-placed Liverpool .
The Black Cats' success this season has been built on a water-tight defence, with their twenty-three conceded only bettered by Man City with twenty-one and Arsenal with fourteen. But they’ve now conceded in their last four games in all competitions.
Sunderland’s Last Five Results
Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace | January 17th | Win
Everton 1-1 Sunderland (3-4 on penalties) | January 10th | Win
Brentford 3-0 Sunderland | January 7th | Loss
Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland | January 4th | Draw
Sunderland 0-0 Tottenham | January 1st | Draw
2 Wins, 2 Draws and 1 Loss
Predicted Line Ups
West Ham United v Sunderland Predicted Lineups
West Ham United Predicted Starting XI(4-2-3-1)
GK: Areola
RB: Wan-Bissaka, CB: Mavropanos, CB: Todibo, LB: Scarles
CM: Soucek, CM: Fernandes,
RW: Bowen, AM: Pablo, LW: Summerville
CF: Castellanos
Sunderland Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Roefs
RB: Mukiele, CB: Ballard, CB: Alderete, LB: Reinildo
CM: Sadiki, CM: Xhaka,
RW: Hume, AM: Le Fee. LW: Adingra
CF: Brobbey
Head-To-Head
West Ham United v Sunderland Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
West Ham United wins: 36
Sunderland wins: 32
Draws: 25
Head-To-Head Last Five Results
Sunderland 3-0 West Ham United | Premier League | August 16th, 2025
Sunderland 2-2 West Ham United | Premier League | April 15th, 2017
West Ham United 1-0 Sunderland | Premier League | October 22nd, 2016
West Ham United 1-0 | Premier League | February 27th, 2016
Sunderland 2-2 West Ham United | Premier League | October 3rd, 2015
Key Players To Watch
Key Players To Watch
Pablo Felipe - West Ham United
Pablo Felipe (22) arrived earlier this month from Gil Vicente F.C . following a prolific start to the season, where he scored ten times and assisted once in his thirteen league games. He is a throwback attacker who shows exceptional target man qualities, with his physical attributes, link-up play and finishing ability.
Brian Brobbey - Sunderland
While Sunderland have had a brilliant season, their tally of twenty-three league goals is the joint third worst in the Premier League and only better than Nottingham Forest and Wolves . The Dutch International (23) is a name to keep an eye on, though, who has four goals and one assist in seventeen league fixtures. Having been prolific previously with Ajax , the powerful, direct and versatile striker has mountains of improvement in him.
Prediction & Best Bet
West Ham United v Sunderland Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: West Ham United 2-1 Sunderland
West Ham United could be coming into form at just the right time and have every chance of making it three consecutive wins in all competitions on Saturday.
Sunderland have been one of this season's surprise packages and remain in contention to qualify for Europe next season.
Two sides in decent form in recent weeks, but I expect home advantage to swing the game in The Hammers' favour.
Betting Tips
West Ham United Sunderland v Betting Tips
Anytime Goalscorer Pablo Felipe @ 9/4
Anytime Goalscorer Brian Brobbey @ 9/4
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