Round 23 - Premier League
West Ham United VS Sunderland AFC
London Stadium
24 January, 2026
Overview:
West Ham United (18th, 17 pts) face Sunderland AFC (9th, 33 pts) in Premier League Round 23 at London Stadium on January 24, 2026. Sunderland enter as strong favorites given their superior league position and form, while West Ham seek to escape the relegation zone.
Recent H2H results: West Ham 5 wins, Sunderland 4 wins, 5 draws (all-time record)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Sunderland AFC.
West Ham likely to employ 4-4-1-1 formation prioritizing structure and transitional threat. Sunderland's midfield control and possession advantage should dominate, but both teams' defensive deficiencies suggest open attacking play. West Ham's second-half vulnerability and Sunderland's recent defensive lapses indicate both teams capable of scoring.
Sunderland's 16-point league advantage and superior form provide significant edge, but West Ham's home record and attacking threat cannot be dismissed. Both teams' defensive weaknesses suggest higher-scoring probability. Recent statistical patterns show 67% both-teams-scored rate in comparable fixtures.
Last Update: 23-01-2026
Stats:
| West Ham United | Sunderland AFC |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 0.45 | 0.55 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.09 | 1.05 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.28 | 0.47 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 18 | 7 | 3 | 61 |
| 2 | Man City | 17 | 5 | 5 | 56 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 15 | 6 | 6 | 51 |
| 4 | Man United | 13 | 9 | 5 | 48 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 12 | 9 | 6 | 45 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 13 | 6 | 8 | 45 |
| 7 | Brentford | 12 | 4 | 11 | 40 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 9 | 11 | 7 | 38 |
| 9 | Everton | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37 |
| 10 | Fulham | 11 | 4 | 12 | 37 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 10 | 6 | 11 | 36 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 9 | 9 | 9 | 36 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 8 | 10 | 35 |
| 14 | Brighton Hove | 8 | 10 | 9 | 34 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 7 | 10 | 10 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | 8 | 12 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham | 7 | 6 | 14 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 7 | 16 | 19 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 7 | 20 | 10 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 27 | 22 | 7 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 27 | 17 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 26 | 13 | 4 |
| J. Pedro | CHE | BRA | 27 | 11 | 4 |
