Bournemouth vs Sunderland Match Context & xG Analysis 25/26 (28 Feb 2026)

Pre-Match Signals(4 detected)

SUN underperforming xG

Combined xG suggests 3.5+ goals likely

BOU solid vs SUN vulnerable

BOU high press vs SUN risk-taking buildup

Match Context

League standings, head-to-head and recent form

#		Team	P	Pts
9	1910	Sunderland	22	33	0
15	96	Bournemouth	22	27	-6

Bournemouth

Wasteful in front of goalLeaky at the back

•Scoring 1.7 goals per match (expected 2.0)
•Conceding 2.2 goals per match (expected 1.6)

Sunderland

Wasteful in front of goalDefence outperforming xGANegative xG balance

•Scoring 0.7 goals per match (expected 1.2)
•Conceding 1.0 goals per match (expected 2.1)

Tactical Analysis

How these teams play and where the match could be decided

Possession-based

Direct

Low Block

High Press

Bournemouth

Sunderland

Tactical Analysis

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Least vulnerable Average Most vulnerable

BOU(17 matches)

Σ GI

CAM

CDM

2.65

0.762nd

0.2413th

0.415th

0.1810th

0.352nd

0.1812th

0.183rd

0.1211th

0.244th

SUN(17 matches)

Σ GI

CAM

CDM

1.47

0.2916th

0.356th

0.2911th

0.0020th

0.248th

0.1216th

0.0019th

0.1212th

0.0616th

GI = Goals + Assists / matchxG = Expected Goals / matchxT = Expected Threat / match

Positional Vulnerabilities

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Did either side beat their xG?

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Did finishing luck hold?

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BournemouthBournemouth vs SunderlandSunderland

Pre-Match Signals(4 detected)

Match Context

League Positions

Expected Goals

Tactical Analysis

Bournemouth

Attacking Zones

Tactical Analysis

Positional Vulnerabilities

Positional Vulnerabilities

Questions for after full-time

Head to Head

Recent Form

Sunderland

Players to Watch