The form guide suggests there isn't much between these two teams right now, with both picking up two wins and suffering four defeats from their last six outings in the Premier League.
However, Sunderland have been at their best in their own backyard this season, where they have picked up seven of their nine league wins, while Fulham have not travelled well, claiming three wins on the road and losing eight times.
Over 2.5 goals have been produced in five of the Black Cats' last six league games, with Sunderland failing to keep a single clean sheet during that period. Five of Fulham's last six in the league have also produced over 2.5 goals, and like Sunday's hosts, they too have failed to keep a clean sheet during that period.
Both teams have scored in six of the visitors' last eight matches, with Fulham conceding at least two goals in each of their last three games. The reverse league meeting between these two sides had the pair separated by a single goal, with Fulham claiming the bragging rights in November.
Taking all of the above into account, we're backing Sunderland to claim a narrow 2-1 victory against their guests from West London.
Sunderland 2-1 Fulham
