AFC Bournemouth vs Sunderland Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/28/26

Bournemouth have the firepower to edge Saturday’s Premier League battle with a Sunderland team on the slide. The Cherries’ winter addition of Brazilian striker Rayan looks just as astute as their previous captures of Evanilson and Eli Junior Kroupi. Andoni Iraola’s side will probably have the 3 sharpest forwards on the pitch if the Spaniard selects a similar lineup to the one he deployed in a 0-0 draw at West Ham last week, although they must be more front-footed. Bournemouth seemed happy to hog possession and fire off long shots without seeking the sort of penetration to really worry the Hammers, although they carved out some late chances on the break.

Sunderland suffered a 3rd Premier League defeat in a row when they lost 3-1 at home to Fulham last Sunday. Confidence in the camp is at an all-time low for the season, and morale cannot have been helped by the injury losses of star defender Nordi Mukiele and new signing Jocelin Ta Bi. Granit Xhaka provided the only good news for the Black Cats on a bleak weekend as he returned from injury with 71 minutes gone. The Swiss international midfielder should be pushing for a start this week, although it may take him a game or 2 to regain his former influence. Regis Le Bris’ team has not scored an open-play goal in 4 games and look likely to suffer another defeat here at Bournemouth.

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