Sunderland have proven a tough nut to crack for a lot of teams so far this season, and the Black Cats have only lost two of their last nine matches across all competitions. Burnley head into Monday's match unbeaten in their last four fixtures, but the visitors have lost 14 of their 23 outings in the Premier League this season.
The hosts have scored exactly three goals in two league games so far this season, both of which produced victories at the Stadium of Light. However, Sunderland have only managed to keep two clean sheets in their last seven matches, including the FA Cup win over Everton, while Burnley have found the back of the net in five of their last six fixtures.
The visitors have only conceded more than three goals in one league game this season, and that was away at Manchester City. However, Burnley have conceded exactly three goals on six separate occasions, the last of which was against another side from teh North East, Newcastle, in late December.
Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey is in good form in front of goal, netting three in his last four outings, so don't be surprised to see his name on teh scoresheet.
Sunderland 3-1 Burnley
