Sunderland vs Brentford prediction and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup. Starting XI news, bet builder angle and odds ahead of Wednesday's kick-off.
Sunderland vs Brentford Confirmed Lineups
Competition | EFL Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Stadium of Light |
The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Sunderland and Brentford have been confirmed.
Sunderland Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Melker Ellborg (GK); Alan Browne, Kevin Danso, Omar Alderete, Dayann Méthalie; Jules Ahoka, Chemsdine Talbi; Malick Fofana, Habib Diarra, Jocelin Ta Bi; Tymur Tutierov
Substitutes: Simon Moore, Chris Rigg, Jack Whittaker, Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi, Felix Scott, Tom Proctor, Jenson Jones, Luke O'Nien, Thomas Meunier
Brentford Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Hákon Valdimarsson (GK); El Hadji Malick Diouf, Nathan Collins, Jannik Schuster, Michael Kayode; Vitaly Janelt, Mamadou Sangaré; Jaidon Anthony, Mikkel Damsgaard, Callum Wilson; Igor Thiago
Substitutes: Caoimhín Kelleher, Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Nunes, Dango Ouattara, Kevin Schade, Sepp van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter, Mathias Jensen, Kristoffer Ajer
Sunderland vs Brentford Immediate Reaction
Sunderland
Sunderland go with a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Tymur Tutierov leading the line as the lone forward. Habib Diarra operates in the number 10 role behind him, with Jules Ahoka and Chemsdine Talbi holding in front of the back four. Malick Fofana and Jocelin Ta Bi provide width on either flank.
Brentford
Brentford also line up in a 4-2-3-1, with Igor Thiago spearheading the attack. Callum Wilson starts on the right of the front three, supported by Mikkel Damsgaard in the number 10 position and Jaidon Anthony on the left. Vitaly Janelt and Mamadou Sangaré form the midfield double pivot.
Sunderland vs Brentford Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder combines four selections: Brentford to win, Igor Thiago to score anytime, both teams to score (Yes), and Vitaly Janelt to be shown a card.
Sunderland vs Brentford Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
No projected score is available for this fixture at the time of writing, so the result call is given in prose only. Brentford, with Igor Thiago leading the line, appear the more likely side to take the points on the strength of their attacking setup, though the EFL Cup tie remains open given Sunderland's home advantage at the Stadium of Light.
Result Prediction: Brentford are marginally favoured to progress, with Sunderland expected to compete at home.
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