Sunderland 3-0 West Ham

Current streaks

Recent form

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent form has been concerning, with the Black Cats struggling to find consistency in their pre-season friendlies. The Wearside club have suffered a worrying run of three consecutive defeats, including a heavy 3-0 loss to Heart of Midlothian. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded nine goals in their last six matches whilst managing to score only twice. A lone clean sheet against FC Augsburg offers a glimmer of hope, but with two-thirds of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals, Sunderland's attacking prowess appears to be lacking. The team's goal difference of -7 over this period is particularly alarming, suggesting they have significant work to do before the competitive season begins if they hope to improve on their 17th place finish from last term.

West Ham

West Ham have displayed impressive form recently, winning five out of their last six matches across various competitions. The Hammers are currently on a four-game winning streak, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess. Their goal-scoring ability has been particularly noteworthy, with the team netting 13 goals in their last six outings, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per game. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding only six goals during this period. The high-scoring nature of their recent matches is evident, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Despite their current 19th position in the league table, West Ham's pre-season form suggests they could be poised for a strong start to the Premier League campaign.

Recent home/away form

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent home form has been particularly poor, with the Black Cats enduring a concerning run of five consecutive defeats at the Stadium of Light. The team have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just once in their last six home matches, resulting in a meagre average of 0.17 goals per game. Defensively, they've also been vulnerable, conceding 8 goals during this period. The majority of their home fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of matches seeing under 2.5 goals. Notably, Sunderland have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of these games, and their most recent home defeat, a 3-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano in a friendly, stands out as the highest-scoring match in this run.

West Ham

West Ham have shown impressive form away from home recently, winning four of their last six matches on the road. The Hammers have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game and netting at least twice in five of these six away fixtures. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 67% of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Defensively, West Ham have also been solid, keeping two clean sheets and conceding just 1.17 goals per game on average. Notably, the team has secured victories against tough opposition, including a 2-0 win at Manchester United. While there are no extended runs of wins or losses, the Hammers' overall away record is encouraging, with their only defeats coming against Manchester United and Brighton in closely contested matches.