Sunderland looked solid at the back until their final game before the international break, away at Manchester City in the Premier League. The Black Cats managed to score three goals in that game but still came away with no points, as the Citizens scored five goals of their own.
Brighton provide the opposition at the Stadium of Light this Saturday, and the Seagulls arrive on the crest of a wave, following three wins on the trot in league and cup.#
The visitors have looked excellent in the early stages of the new season, only being defeated once by Chelsea 4-3 back in August. Last time out, Brighton thrashed the champion Arsenal 3-0, and have scored at least three goals in six of their eight fixtures across all competitions.
The Seagulls have only lost one of their previous eight meetings with Sunderland, picking up five wins. Brighton claimed a 1-0 win in this fixture last season and haven't lost to the Black Cats since 1982.
Sunderland have only failed to score in one of their seven outings in league and cup this season, so while we are backing a Brighton victory, we also expect both teams to score this weekend.
By far Brighton's most impressive performer so far this season is their veteran midfielder, Pascal Gross. The German international has featured in all five league games and has an amazing six goal contributions to his name.
The 35-year-old has scored three goals and provided three assists, and we're backing the in-form midfielder to add to his goal contributions this weekend for a free-scoring Brighton side.
Sunderland 1-3 Brighton
