Fulham vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips (22 November)

Fulham are struggling this season and today occupy 15th place in the Premier League with a small point ahead of the relegation zone. The Cottagers seriously made a mark with four losses against strong opponents Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Arsenal and Newcastle. Subsequently, they took advantage of the reception of the red lantern Wolverhampton to revive 3-0. Unfortunately, Fulham immediately fell back on Everton's pitch on the last day 2-0. After going through hell in recent years, Sunderland are back in the elite this season.

The least we can say is that the promoted player has impressed observers so far. Against all expectations, Régis Le Bris's gang is currently 4th in the Premier League. Beaten in the den of Manchester United at the start of October 2-0, the Black Cats then started a positive dynamic again. Sunderland first won against Wolverhampton 2-0 and Chelsea 1-2 before sharing the points with Everton 1-1 and leaders Arsenal just before the international break 2-2. 

Sunderland, meanwhile, arrive in London as one of the surprise packages of the Premier League season. Newly promoted, they have defied expectations by sitting inside the top four after eleven matches, a remarkable achievement under manager Régis Le Bris. Their resilience has been evident in recent fixtures, including a spirited 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on November 8, where they matched the league leaders blow for blow. Just days earlier, they had held Everton to a 1-1 draw, further underlining their ability to compete with established Premier League sides. Sunderland’s victories over Chelsea and Wolverhampton in October showcased their tactical discipline and attacking sharpness, while their earlier win at Nottingham Forest demonstrated their capacity to grind out results away from home. The blend of experienced signings and youthful energy has made them one of the most intriguing stories of the campaign.

Looking ahead to this encounter, the contrast between Fulham’s need for stability and Sunderland’s momentum sets the stage for a tense battle. Fulham will rely on their home advantage and defensive organization to contain Sunderland’s energetic midfield and counter-attacking threat. Sunderland, though, may find it difficult to break down a Fulham side that has shown resilience in tight matches, especially when Silva’s men are determined to avoid slipping further down the table. Given Fulham’s recent ability to edge out results at home and Sunderland’s occasional struggles to convert dominance into goals, the most likely outcome appears to be a narrow victory for the hosts. The prediction stands at a 1:0 scoreline, reflecting Fulham’s capacity to grind out a result while keeping Sunderland’s attacking ambitions in check.

• Summary: Fulham is going head to head with Sunderland starting on 22 Nov 2025 at 15:00 UTC at Craven Cottage stadium, London city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Darren England
• Fulham Feedinco Rating: 6.73
• Sunderland Feedinco Rating: 6.85