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West Ham vs Sunderland Betting Tips - BTTS Predicted in the Premier League

alex-waite
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Last updated: Fri 23 Jan 2026 16:44
West Ham and Sunderland, both lacking defense form, are expected to produce a high-scoring Premier League encounter. With poor performances at the back from both teams, betting predictions favor a high goal count. Backing both teams to score and betting on over 2.5 goals are key recommendations with odds of 1.85 and 2.2 respectively. This match promises excitement as both teams look to overcome their defensive woes and secure crucial points.
Alex Waite 23 Jan 2026
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  • West Ham haven’t kept a clean sheet since August
  • Sunderland have conceded 6 goals in their last 4 games
  • Goals are expected between these Premier League sides
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West Ham have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 consecutive EPL matches (Getty)

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West Ham have conceded the most goals in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign. Sunderland have also conceded a lot recently and it’s worth sticking with goals on Saturday. 

3 BTTS Results in a Row for West Ham


  • West Ham have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 consecutive EPL matches.
  • West Ham have seen BTTS in their last 3 games. 
  • West Ham have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 2 games against Sunderland. 
  • Sunderland have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 2 EPL matches.
  • Sunderland have seen BTTS in 2 consecutive games. 

2025/26 Premier LeagueWest HamSunderland
Current Position18th9th
Form (Last 5)W L L D LW L D D D
Wins48
Draws59
Losses135
Goals Scored (pg)24 (1.09)23 (1.05)
Goals Conceded (pg)44 (2.00)23 (1.05)
Clean Sheets1 (4.5%)8 (36.4%)
Failed to Score7 (31.8%)7 (31.8%)
Matches Over 2.5 Goals12 (54.5%)8 (36.4%)
Matches Over 3.5 Goals4 (18.2%)2 (9.1%)
Matches with BTTS13 (59.1%)10 (45.5%)

H2H - Recent High Scoring Games


West Ham have a 36-32 advantage against Sunderland, alongside 25 draws. 

West Ham Have a Poor Defence


Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham are inside the Premier League’s bottom three and five points from safety. The East Londoners have conceded a league high of 44 goals in 22 league fixtures this season.

West Ham were winless in 11 straight matches in all competitions from November to January and conceded 21 goals.

The Hammers ended their long winless streak with a 2-1 triumph at Tottenham. West Ham had 2.84 XG and Crysencio Summerville and Callum Wilson got on the scoresheet. 

Sunderland Are Leaking Goals


Sunderland are in inconsistent form and have won just two of their previous 10 in all competitions.

The Black Cats drew four games in a row before losing 3-0 at Brentford. Regis Le Bris’ side then drew 1-1 at Everton in the FA Cup before advancing on penalties.

The Wearside outfit ended their six-match winless streak with a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace. Sunderland conceded after 30 minutes and Enzo Le Fee and Brian Brobbey scored to complete the comeback. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


West Ham (4-3-2-1): Alphonse Areola; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Jean-Clair Todibo, El Hadji Malick Diouf; Tomas Soucek, Mateus Fernandes; Jarrod Bowen, Pablo, Crysencio Summerville; Taty Castellanos

Defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is in contention to start following his return from the AFCON.

Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is out with a back problem and Lucas Paqueta is doubtful due to injury. On Paqueta’s lower back injury, Nuno Espirito Santo said, “Lucas is still on treatment. Let's see - we have a couple of days to go.”

Sunderland (5-4-1-): Robin Roefs; Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Dan Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo Mandava; Enzo Le Fee, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Romaine Mundle; Brian Brobbey

Midfielder Habib Diarra and winger Chemsdine Talbi are available following their returns from the AFCON.

Attacker Bertrand Traore and defender Arthur Masuaku are sidelined due to injury. 

Verdict

West Ham have been poor at the back all season and Sunderland have started conceding regularly. These Premier League sides are lacking form and a high-scoring encounter is tipped.

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