Fulham v Sunderland prediction

Premier League · Sat, 17 Apr 2027 15:00 BST · Craven Cottage

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:24 UK · refreshed continuously

Team pages: Fulham · Sunderland · Head-to-head

TACTIX’s free model pick for Fulham v Sunderland, Premier League on Sat, 17 Apr 2027 15:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Fulham host Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday 17 April (kick-off 15:00 UK).

Form and the table

Five of Fulham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in seven of Fulham’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Fulham have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 1.13. Fulham have scored nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games, ranked per game). Fulham have conceded 11 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Five of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in seven of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Sunderland have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 2.14. Sunderland have scored seven goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 9 games, ranked per game). Sunderland have conceded 17 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs.

Fulham (15th) and Sunderland (20th) are four points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Fulham the stronger side, 160 rating points above Sunderland (Fulham 1583, Sunderland 1423, after at least 47 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 30 August 2026, finished Sunderland 1–0 Fulham.

Team news

Predicted Fulham XI (4-2-3-1): B. Leno, C. Bassey, A. Robinson, T. Castagne, D. Affengruber, O. Bobb, S. Berge, A. Iwobi, S. Charles, J. King, G. García — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Benjamin Lecomte (3.6 per match over three appearances) and Oscar Bobb (3.4 per match over 12 appearances, two goals) have been Fulham’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Fulham (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Benjamin Lecomte averages 1.3 saves per 90 over 270 minutes. Oscar Bobb averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 1383 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Sunderland XI (4-2-3-1): R. Roefs, O. Alderete, Reinildo, K. Danso, T. Hume, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, N. Angulo, E. Le Fée, C. Rigg, B. Brobbey — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jocelin Ta Bi (4.3 per match over three appearances, two assists) and Enzo Le Fée (4.2 per match over 13 appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Sunderland’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sunderland (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Enzo Le Fée averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 973 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 17 Apr 2027 15:00 BST · Premier League · Craven Cottage
Head-to-head (last 6): Fulham 4 · draws 1 · Sunderland 1 · 2.67 goals/game
Recent form: Fulham 2W 1D 2L · Sunderland 1W 2D 2L

Fulham v Sunderland (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 0.88

Goals

against 0.88 / 1.63 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

6.5 / 4.75

Corners

against 4.75 / 4 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

4.88 / 4.5

Shots on target

against 3.13 / 4.5 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.25 / 1.63

Cards

against 0.88 / 1.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 5 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Fulham for / against	Line	Sunderland for / against
Goals scored	1 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	6.5 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.75 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	13.13 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	14.75 for · 13.63 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.88 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4.5 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	10.13 for · 8.75 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.38 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.25 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5

Fulham

Fulham Goalkeeper

Fulham — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
B. Leno	9	90810 min	232.6 /90	101.1 /90	00 /90
B. Lecomte	3	90270 min	41.3 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Fulham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
B. Leno n 8	90	2.5 7/4
B. Lecomte n 8	90	1.8 6/1

Fulham Defensive

Fulham — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Bassey	11	84928 min	242.3 /90	80.8 /90	30.3 /90	636.1 /90	131.3 /90	30.3 /90
A. Robinson	10	88881 min	212.1 /90	80.8 /90	30.3 /90	444.5 /90	101 /90	10.1 /90
T. Castagne	10	80799 min	182 /90	91 /90	40.5 /90	384.3 /90	121.4 /90	20.2 /90
D. Affengruber	6	90540 min	101.7 /90	101.7 /90	30.5 /90	203.3 /90	81.3 /90	10.2 /90
J. Andersen	5	84422 min	51.1 /90	51.1 /90	00 /90	194.1 /90	61.3 /90	10.2 /90
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Fulham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Gonzalo García n 8	66.3	0.8 4/1	0.2 1/0	—
Oscar Bobb n 8	68.9	0.5 2/1	1.6 5/3	—
C. Bassey n 8	90	1.5 7/4	2.1 7/5	—
Joshua King n 8	65.5	0.9 4/1	2.1 5/4	—
Shea Charles n 8	78.4	0.6 4/0	1.1 4/2	—
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Fulham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Gonzalo García n 8	66.3	0 0/0
Oscar Bobb n 8	68.9	1.3 6/2
C. Bassey n 8	90	2.6 8/6
Joshua King n 8	65.5	1.2 5/2
Shea Charles n 8	78.4	1.6 6/4
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Fulham Attacking

Fulham — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Gonzalo García	12	68817 min	20.2 /90	00 /90	171.9 /90	60.7 /90	60.7 /90	70.8 /90
Kevin	5	39196 min	00 /90	00 /90	31.4 /90	20.9 /90	20.9 /90	94.1 /90
Rodrigo Muniz	4	62247 min	20.7 /90	00 /90	103.6 /90	51.8 /90	20.7 /90	10.4 /90
M. Zepa	1	4545 min	00 /90	12 /90	36 /90	24 /90	36 /90	36 /90
Oscar Bobb	12	68810 min	20.2 /90	00 /90	111.2 /90	50.6 /90	222.4 /90	161.8 /90
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Fulham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Gonzalo García n 8	66.3	2.2 7/4	0.7 3/1
Oscar Bobb n 8	68.9	1.5 6/2	0.7 4/0
C. Bassey n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.3 2/0
Joshua King n 8	65.5	2.1 5/4	1.2 4/3
Shea Charles n 8	78.4	0.6 3/1	0.3 2/0
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Fulham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Fulham before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Gonzalo García n 8	66.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
Oscar Bobb n 8	68.9	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
C. Bassey n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Joshua King n 8	65.5	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
Shea Charles n 8	78.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Sunderland

Sunderland Goalkeeper

Sunderland — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
R. Roefs	13	901170 min	241.8 /90	141.1 /90	00 /90
M. Ellborg	2	90180 min	52.5 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Sunderland — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
R. Roefs n 8	90	2.1 4/3
M. Ellborg n 6	90	2.5 4/4

Sunderland Defensive

Sunderland — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
T. Hume	12	69829 min	222.4 /90	91 /90	20.2 /90	535.8 /90	131.4 /90	30.3 /90
Reinildo	11	79869 min	131.3 /90	131.3 /90	40.4 /90	535.5 /90	101 /90	30.3 /90
T. Meunier	11	52571 min	91.4 /90	40.6 /90	10.2 /90	182.8 /90	50.8 /90	00 /90
N. Mukiele	10	78776 min	212.4 /90	202.3 /90	80.9 /90	556.4 /90	111.3 /90	30.3 /90
K. Danso	9	81731 min	70.9 /90	81 /90	60.7 /90	283.4 /90	91.1 /90	20.2 /90
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Sunderland — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
R. Roefs n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
G. Xhaka n 8	79.4	0.7 4/1	1.6 6/3	—
N. Sadiki n 8	71.9	1.1 7/0	1.6 6/4	—
E. Le Fée n 8	66.8	1 4/2	2.2 7/3	—
T. Hume n 8	67.9	1.3 5/3	1 5/1	—
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Sunderland — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
G. Xhaka n 8	79.4	1.6 6/4
N. Sadiki n 8	71.9	1.4 5/4
E. Le Fée n 8	66.8	1 4/1
T. Hume n 8	67.9	1.2 5/1
N. Angulo n 8	62.9	2.1 6/3
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Sunderland Attacking

Sunderland — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
W. Isidor	10	45450 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	142.8 /90	40.8 /90	20.4 /90	30.6 /90
B. Brobbey	9	67605 min	30.4 /90	00 /90	142.1 /90	81.2 /90	60.9 /90	30.4 /90
Timur Tuterov	5	64319 min	20.6 /90	00 /90	30.8 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90
C. Talbi	4	58230 min	20.8 /90	00 /90	52 /90	31.2 /90	00 /90	10.4 /90
G. Xhaka	13	831085 min	00 /90	10.1 /90	100.8 /90	40.3 /90	292.4 /90	80.7 /90
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Sunderland — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
R. Roefs n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Xhaka n 8	79.4	1 4/2	0.6 3/1
N. Sadiki n 8	71.9	0.8 3/1	0.2 1/0
E. Le Fée n 8	66.8	1.3 5/3	0.5 3/0
T. Hume n 8	67.9	1.2 4/1	0.2 1/0
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Sunderland — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
R. Roefs n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Xhaka n 8	79.4	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
N. Sadiki n 8	71.9	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
E. Le Fée n 8	66.8	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0
T. Hume n 8	67.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Fulham v Sunderland — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

FulhamLWWLD

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 0.8 scored / 0.8 conceded per game

SunderlandDDWLL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Fulham 4 · 1 draw · Sunderland 1 · 2.67 goals/game

2026-08-30 Sunderland 1–0 Fulham
2026-02-22 Sunderland 1–3 Fulham
2025-11-22 Fulham 1–0 Sunderland
2023-02-08 Sunderland 2–3 Fulham
2023-01-28 Fulham 1–1 Sunderland
2018-04-27 Fulham 2–1 Sunderland

League standing · 2026/27

Fulham#15 pos9 pts9 pl-2 GD

Sunderland#20 pos5 pts9 pl-10 GD

Goals per game

Fulham scored1

Sunderland scored0.78

Fulham conceded1.22

Sunderland conceded1.89

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What is the head-to-head record between Fulham and Sunderland?: In their last 6 meetings, Fulham won 4, Sunderland won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
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