Prediction Fulham vs Sunderland 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Premier League on 22/11/2025

Match outlook: tactical tug-of-war at Craven Cottage

Craven Cottage will host a fascinating clash as Fulham welcome Sunderland on 22 November 2025. On paper the bookmakers nudge the home side as favourites at 2.10, but the scoreboard of the season tells a more layered story. Fulham sit 15th after 11 rounds with 11 points, a side that has struggled for consistency — three wins, two draws and six defeats — yet their home numbers reveal a more defensive profile: just three goals conceded at Craven Cottage and eight scored. Sunderland, flying higher in the table in fourth with 19 points, arrive with a resilient away record but a modest goals return on the road: just three scored and five conceded. Expect a tactical, close encounter rather than an open goal-fest.

Form and recent results shaping the narrative

Fulham’s recent run has been mixed; a 2-0 loss at Everton was a setback following a convincing 3-0 home win earlier in the month. Sunderland have been steady and hard to beat — draws against Arsenal and Everton sandwiching victories over Chelsea and Wolves — reflecting a team that grinds out results and is difficult to break down. Sunderland’s last outing ended 2-2 with Arsenal, where defender Daniel George Ballard earned the match rating spotlight, while Fulham’s recent defeat to Everton highlighted Alex Iwobi as the best performer on that day. Statistically, Sunderland create slightly more attacks and have registered more clean sheets than Fulham, but the Black Cats’ away attacking numbers are quiet compared to their home form.

Key angles and what the numbers suggest

The clash of styles is apparent in the numbers: Fulham’s home defensive solidity clashes with Sunderland’s disciplined approach and ability to earn draws and narrow wins. Both teams show moderate tendencies toward low-scoring affairs — Fulham’s home matches show a lower both-teams-to-score frequency and Sunderland’s away fixtures have been restrained offensively. Corner and shot metrics point to competitive phases rather than sustained dominance by either side. With Darren England appointed to the whistle, refereeing consistency should favour a tight, controlled contest.

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Betting suggestion: Under 2.5 goals. Given Fulham’s stingy home defence and Sunderland’s modest away scoring record, a low-goal outcome looks likeliest in this fixture.