Premier LeagueSun 18 Oct 2026
FootyMetrics AI
All predictions
BOU47%Draw27%
SUN26%Likeliest scorePremium
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Recent formLast 5 matches
Head to head
This season vs league average
Yellow cards
3.96
avg 3.93about avg
Red cards
0.12
avg 0.15about avg
Fouls
22.55
avg 22.98about avg
Penalties
0.24
avg 0.17about avg
Hit rates
Last 137 matchesTotal cards
Over 3.574/13754%
Over 4.549/13736%
Over 5.535/13726%
Total fouls
Over 22.566/13748%n/a
Over 24.546/13734%n/a
Over 26.532/13723%n/a
Home vs away
Per game, all their matches1.95 homeCardsaway 2.13
11.21 homeFoulsaway 11.34
Why average
Craig Pawson averages 4.1 cards a game, in line with the league average of 4.1. That is 4.0 yellows a game and a red roughly every 8 games. A penalty is awarded about once every 4 games.
Match odds
Bet365Full-time
12.05
X3.50
23.60
Both teams to score
Yes1.67
No2.10
Over / under 2.5 goals
Over1.80
Under2.00
Season stats
Location
BOUfor6 / 6 gamesagainstSUN
Attack
1.2Goals2.0
12.8Shots12.2
5.0On target3.3
Build-up
48%Possession-
Defending
16.3Tackles13.5
Discipline
12.5Fouls13.8
3.0Yellow cards1.3
1.5Offsides0.8
Set pieces
4.7Corners4.0
StandingsPremier League 26/27
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17Sunderland | |||
| 18AFC Bournemouth |
Bournemouth vs Sunderland FAQ
Who is the referee for Bournemouth vs Sunderland?
Craig Pawson is the referee for Bournemouth vs Sunderland on 18 October.
How many cards does Craig Pawson average per game?
Craig Pawson averages 4.08 cards per game (3.96 yellow, 0.12 red) across 137 matches in Premier League.
What is the lineup for Bournemouth?
Bournemouth's predicted lineup is: D. Petrovic, A. Truffert, J. Hill, D. Brooks, Evanilson, R. Christie, T. Adams, A. Silva, A. Smith, M. Tavernier, Rayan.
What is the lineup for Sunderland?
Sunderland's predicted lineup is: K. Danso, N. Angulo, R. Mandava, W. Isidor, N. Mukiele, R. Roefs, N. Sadiki, E. Le Fée, T. Hume, G. Xhaka, M. Fofana.