Sunderland’s 9:00‑am kickoff at the Stadium of Light sees a side that has scored only once and conceded twice in three games, a goal‑difference of –1 that keeps them in 15th place. Nilson Angulo has already found the net, but the team’s lack of assists signals a finishing quality that may not translate into a win. Fulham, 14th, have a slightly better start—two goals for, three conceded, a –1 GD—yet their only goal‑scoring touch came from Josh King, with a single assist from Timothy Castagne, hinting that their attack relies on quick transitions rather than sustained pressure. Both squads will test each other’s shape and control in midfield, with Sunderland likely to press high to force errors, risking a quick counter that Fulham could exploit. Fulham’s compact shape could neutralize Sunderland’s early surges, but a single set‑piece or turnover will tip the balance, as the 2.5 over/under line suggests a low‑scoring affair. In the relegation‑zone scramble, nerves run high and a single moment—be it a rebound or a corner—could decide who gains the momentum needed to climb out of the bottom two.