Bournemouth are heading into this match after a tricky spell, with three draws and a loss in their last five games, which suggests they are struggling to find their rhythm. Sunderland, on the other hand, have been more positive, winning two of their last five matches and only losing once, so they arrive in better shape. When these two teams have met recently, the games have been close and full of goals, with a 1-1 draw and a 3-2 win for Sunderland, showing that the matches are tight but open.

Given that Bournemouth are not in great form and Sunderland have been more consistent, this looks like a match where the away side could edge it. The recent head-to-head results also favor Sunderland slightly, and with both teams likely to score, it feels like an open game where Sunderland might just have the upper hand.