Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth prediction
Premier League · Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM ET · Vitality Stadium · Peacock
Result
Final: Sunderland 0, AFC Bournemouth 2 (AFC Bournemouth won). Mel’s pick (Sunderland win 47% of the time) was wrong. On the total, Mel’s lean was wrong.
Mel’s pick
Sunderland win 47% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.
- Sunderland: 47%
- Draw: 23%
- AFC Bournemouth: 30%
Projected score
Sunderland 2, AFC Bournemouth 1 expected goals.
Mel vs the betting line
The total is 2.5; Mel projects 2.9 goals, a lean to the over.
Recent form
Sunderland (1-1-4) scored 1 and allowed 2 goals a game over their last 5.
AFC Bournemouth (0-3-3) scored 1.2 and allowed 2.2 goals a game over their last 5.
Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel, weather and the betting market. Updated Oct 18, 3:47 AM ET.
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