Sunderland vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview: Prediction, Probable Lineups, Tactics, Team News & Key Stats

Brighton & Hove Albion travel to face Sunderland in the Premier League, looking to sustain their strong early-season form under manager Fabian Hurzeler. Brighton enter the fixture sitting third in the table following a 3-0 victory against Arsenal. Meanwhile, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris seeks crucial points following a 5-3 defeat against Manchester City, with his team currently placed 14th in the standings.

Sunderland will be without injured striker Brian Brobbey, leading to Wilson Isidor expected to start up front in a 4-2-3-1 setup. Brighton also deal with absences including Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma, but September Player of the Month Pascal Gross remains central in midfield. TheHardTackle predicts a Brighton victory, leaning towards a 2-1 result.