Brentford have been one of the strongest home sides in the Premier League this season, suffering just one home defeat, a narrow 0-1 loss to Manchester City.

Against top-five opposition, they have delivered excellent results, beating Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester United, recording two wins against Aston Villa, and earning a draw with Chelsea.

Sunderland, on the other hand, show a clear contrast between home and away performances. They have collected only 10 points away from home compared to 20 on their own ground. Their attacking struggles on the road are evident, having scored just five goals in ten away matches.

This fixture also carries an element of motivation for Brentford. In the reverse meeting earlier this season, they led until the 80th minute before suffering a late 2-1 defeat. That result will be fresh in their minds.

In addition, Sunderland arrive with a weakened squad, missing several key players, which limits rotation options and could lead to fatigue, especially against an intense Brentford side.