Bournemouth and Sunderland go head to head in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, just three days after each picking up wins in the Europa League.Bournemouth vs Sunderland details overviewDate: Sunday 18th October 2026Kick-off: 2pmVenue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, UKHow to watch: Sky Sports+Bournemouth vs Sunderland quick tipsDraw and both teams to score at 10/3 with Sky BetRayan to score at 11/4 with Sky BetAntonio Silva to be carded at 7/2 with Paddy PowerGet all three combined into one bet builder at 54/1 with Paddy PowerBournemouth vs Sunderland predictionTwo of the Premier League’s surprise Europa League contestants from this season go head to head on Sunday afternoon having each successfully made it two wins out of two in Europe on Thursday night.Bournemouth head into the weekend as favourites for victory against their European counterparts having got back to winning ways in midweek with a 3-0 win over Austrian side Sturm Graz in the club’s first ever home European match.The victory followed consecutive Premier League defeats for Marco Rose’s side either side of the international break after falling 1-0 at home against Liverpool before being thrashed 5-1 at Stamford Bridge by Chelsea last weekend.The heavy defeat saw the Cherries drop into the relegation zone having collected just three points from their opening six league matches, still looking for their first win of the Premier League campaign on Sunday.The Dorset club have lost only one of their last 14 home matches in all competitions.The story of Sunderland’s season so far has been a similar one, struggling in the league but going fantastically well in the cup competitions; through to the fourth round of the EFL Cup and having started their first European campaign in 53 years with two wins out of two.Thursday evening’s win over Portuguese second division side Torreense saw them get back to winning ways after consecutive Premier League defeats to Brighton and Manchester City, meaning Regis le Bris’ side have now lost their last three league outings.The Black Cats sit just one point and one place above Sunday’s opponents in the table, meaning a defeat on the south coast would see them drop into the relegation zone.The Wearside club have picked up just one point from their three games on the road so far in domestic competitions.With both sides perhaps weary from their Thursday night antics, and both struggling for any sort of form in the league, both teams will see Sunday’s game as a huge opportunity to pick up a much needed win, which leaves me leaning towards a 1-1 draw may perhaps by the most likely outcome.Bournemouth vs Sunderland tipsAll square on the south coastThe two teams are currently sat 17th and 18th in the Premier League table having each lost their last two matches, but respective wins in the Europa League on Thursday will leave both teams feeling slightly more positive about their situations.Staggeringly, Bournemouth have drawn eight out of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League, and Sunday’s game looks increasingly like extending that record.Draw and both teams to score at 10/3 with Sky BetRayan racking the goals upRayan’s goal off the bench for the Cherries in the Europa League against Sturm Graz on Thursday night saw him climb level at the top of Bournemouth’s goal scoring charts this season.Thursday’s was his third goal of the campaign, and the Brazilian has been a near-ever present in the Premier League this campaign so can be expected to provide a constant threat to the Black Cats’ defence.No player on either team has scored more goals than the 20-year-old winger.Rayan to score at 11/4 with Sky BetSilva sanctioned againNo player on either team has been on the receiving end of more yellow cards than the Bournemouth defender Antonio Silva.The Portugal international received his third caution of the campaign in the Cherries’ most recent home league game against Liverpool just before the international break.Antonio Silva to be carded at 7/2 with Paddy PowerBournemouth vs Sunderland predicted lineupsBournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic (GK); Smith, Hill, Silva, Truffert; Adams, Cook; Rayan, Christie, Tavernier; EvanilsonSunderland (4-2-3-1): Roefs (GK); Hume, Mukiele, Danso, Mandava; Xhaka, Sadiki; Angulo, le Fee, Fofana; IsidorBournemouth vs Sunderland latest oddsFind the latest Bournemouth vs Sunderland betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakers and are subject to change.Bournemouth – 21/20 with Paddy PowerDraw – 5/2 with Paddy PowerSunderland – 5/2 with BOYLE SportsMore Premier League predictionsWe have plenty more predictions and picks across this season’s football – find our latest betting tips from expert punters in our match preview overview.Important historical facts about Bournemouth vs SunderlandThere’s nothing to separate the two teams across their recent matches against each other in the last 35 years, with two wins apiece and two draws being played out.However, upon Sunderland’s return to the Premier League last season, the Black Cats took four points from their matches with the Cherries in the last campaign, the latter having won only one of their six home matches against Sunday’s opposition.Last meeting: Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland (Feb 2026, Premier League)Last six matches: Bournemouth wins – 2; Sunderland wins – 2; Draws – 2.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. 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