Brentford vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups

Brentford vs Sunderland Confirmed Lineups

The starting lineups for the Premier League fixture between Brentford and Sunderland have been confirmed.

Brentford Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Caoimhín Kelleher, Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Kristoffer Ajer, Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, Mamadou Sangaré, Dango Ouattara, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade, Igor Thiago

Substitutes: El Hadji Malick Diouf, Callum Wilson, Jannik Schuster, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Hákon Valdimarsson, Aaron Hickey, Jaidon Anthony, Fábio Carvalho, Rico Henry

Sunderland Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI: Robin Roefs, Thomas Meunier, Kevin Danso, Nordi Mukiele, Dan Ballard, Reinildo Mandava, Enzo Le Fée, Noah Sadiki, Nilson Angulo, Granit Xhaka, Brian Brobbey

Substitutes: Trai Hume, Wilson Isidor, Melker Ellborg, Omar Alderete, Malick Fofana, Chris Rigg, Luke O'Nien, Dayann Méthalie, Jules Ahoka

Brentford vs Sunderland Immediate Reaction

Brentford

Brentford line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Igor Thiago spearheading the attack supported by Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, and Dango Ouattara. Vitaly Janelt and Mamadou Sangaré form the central midfield double pivot, while Nathan Collins and Kristoffer Ajer feature at centre-back in front of goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher.

Sunderland

Sunderland set up in a 5-4-1 shape, establishing a five-man defensive line composed of Thomas Meunier, Kevin Danso, Nordi Mukiele, Dan Ballard, and Reinildo Mandava shielding goalkeeper Robin Roefs. Brian Brobbey acts as the lone forward, with Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki operating in central midfield alongside Enzo Le Fée and Nilson Angulo.

Brentford vs Sunderland Reactive Bet Builder

The featured bet builder for this match backs Brentford to win, Igor Thiago to score anytime, both teams to score, and Reinildo Mandava to be shown a card.

Brentford vs Sunderland Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Brentford head into the fixture as favourites to claim three points on home turf, carrying significant attacking momentum through their front four. Sunderland will look to maintain tactical resilience in their five-man backline, but the Bees have enough quality to break through and take the win.

Score Prediction: 2-1

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