Brentford faces Sunderland tonight as they look to secure a spot in the top seven and enhance their chances for European competition.
After a solid 4-2 win against Everton, Keith Andrews’ team is now tied on 30 points with their opponents tonight. Brentford has been strong at home this season, suffering just one loss in ten matches at the Gtech Stadium. They are eager to capitalize on a Sunderland team that, despite their resilience, is missing several players due to international duties.
Brentford Team News
Brentford had no new injuries from their recent high-scoring victory. However, they still miss key players like Josh Dasilva, Fábio Carvalho, and Antoni Milambo due to long-term injuries. Midfielders Frank Onyeka and Dango Ouattara are also out because of AFCON commitments.
On a positive note, Mathias Jensen is set to return after recovering from an illness. He is expected to team up with Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmoliuk in the midfield, supporting Brentford’s attacking strategy. Eyes will be on Igor Thiago, who is scoring at a remarkable rate and is nearing a Premier League record for Brazilian players.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Brentford’s predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry; Yarmoliuk, Janelt; Jensen, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match will take place at the Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. Kick-off is at 19:30 GMT.
How to watch Brentford vs Sunderland?
Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Tennis, with coverage starting at 18:00 GMT.
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