Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth Premier League Preview Team News Stats and Head-to-Head Analysis

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This weekend, Sunderland faces AFC Bournemouth in a crucial Premier League clash at Stadium of Light. This match marks the first league encounter between the two teams since their last meeting in April 2017, where Bournemouth secured a 1-0 victory that led to Sunderland’s relegation from the top flight.

Sunderland vs AFC Bournemouth Premier League Preview

Historical Context

Historically, Bournemouth has enjoyed a slight edge over Sunderland in the Premier League. They have won two of their four matches against the Black Cats, registering one draw and one loss. In their initial four meetings, which took place between 1988 and 1990, Bournemouth failed to secure a win.

Current Form and Team News

Sunderland remains unbeaten at home this season, achieving three wins and three draws.
During their last home campaign in 2016-17, Sunderland picked up 14 points in 19 games.
Bournemouth has struggled in away matches, losing four out of their last seven, including the last two games.

Statistical Insights

This season, Sunderland’s matches have seen the fewest goals in the Premier League, totaling just 25 with 14 scored and 11 conceded. Notably, only eight goals have occurred in the first half of their games, a league low.

Bournemouth, on the other hand, ranks second for most goals in a match, with their games producing 39 goals (19 scored, 20 conceded). Despite this, Bournemouth’s David Brooks leads the league in shots without scoring, with only four of his 19 attempts finding the target.

Key Players to Watch

Robin Roefs from Sunderland holds the highest save percentage of any Premier League goalkeeper this season at 79.3%.
Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth, who had a promising start with six goals and three assists, has not contributed to his team’s scoring in the last four matches.

Milestones at Stake

A loss for Sunderland would lead them to their 300th defeat in the Premier League, making them the ninth team to reach this unfortunate milestone. They would also set the record for the fewest matches played (620) before attaining 300 losses, surpassing the previous record held by Fulham at 682 matches.

This match promises not only implications in the standings but also a deeper significance for both clubs as they seek to improve their form and avoid historical pitfalls.