Bournemouth and Sunderland are set to clash in a thrilling Premier League match. Both teams come into this matchup with interesting statistics and notable performances this season.
Bournemouth’s Home Record Against Sunderland
Bournemouth has struggled historically against Sunderland at home. They have won only one of their last four home league games against this opponent. Their sole victory came in September 2015, when they secured a 2-0 win.
Recent Performance and Champions League Aspirations
Sunderland is looking to build on their 3-2 victory over Bournemouth in November. They aim to complete their second league double over Bournemouth since the 1989-90 season.
Bournemouth is currently experiencing an impressive unbeaten run. They are unbeaten in seven Premier League matches, with four wins and three draws. Manchester United is the only team with a longer stretch of unbeaten matches, boasting ten.
Statistical Highlights
- Sunderland has lost their last three Premier League games, matching their losses from the previous 12 matches (4 wins, 5 draws).
- The last time Sunderland lost more consecutively was in December 2015, when they faced five defeats.
- Currently, Sunderland has accumulated 36 points this season, exceeding their expected point total of 27.2.
Bournemouth’s Goals and Draws
This season, Bournemouth has recorded three 0-0 draws, matching their most in a single top-flight campaign. They previously achieved three draws in the 2015-16 and 2019-20 seasons.
Despite these draws, Bournemouth’s matches have featured more goals than any other team, with 88 total goals: 43 scored and 45 conceded.
Player Focus
- Junior Kroupi has been a standout player for Bournemouth, scoring eight goals from just 26 shots. He boasts the highest shot conversion rate among players with 20 or more attempts, at 31%.
- Sunderland’s goalkeeper, Robin Roefs, had the best goals prevented rate in the league earlier this season. However, he has recently conceded significantly more goals than expected, with 15 goals from an expected total of just 11.4.
League Position and Challenges
Sunderland’s performance reflects a solid but inconsistent season. They have spent only 16.8% of their time in winning positions. Moreover, they have made 40 changes to their starting XI this season, with only Crystal Palace making fewer.
As they prepare for this crucial match against Bournemouth, both teams will seek to improve their standings and capitalize on their unique strengths. The match promises to be an exciting encounter in the Premier League.
