Stats at a glance: Brentford (A): 05/09/2026
Average home goals predicted: 1.4
Average away goals predicted: 1.6
Confidence of Roker Report’s writers: 5/10
Predicting a win for the Lads: 50%
Martin Wanless (Cautious Optimist) says…
Score prediction: Brentford 1 Sunderland 2
Brentford have started the season on fire, and this is a really tough away game for us. However, the signs were there last weekend that we’re getting back into our groove, and hopefully the game hasn’t come too early for our new signings – I can’t wait to see Fofana play in particular, and think our new Angulo could
potentially add a lot, too.
It’ll be tight, it’ll be tough – but I can see us grinding out a result here. Hopefully it’s a better outcome than the last time we played them at their place, but after taking three points off the only team we didn’t get anything from last season, there’s every chance we can upset the bookies today.
Key differentiator: Nordi in defence will have his work cut out, but he can be the difference in defence – and help us really take this game to Brentford.
Confidence: 6/10.
Bold call: Enzo to score a pen (not a Panenka!)
Malc Dugdale (Scarred happy clapper) says…
Score prediction: Brentford 1 Sunderland 1
After a solid win at home I am more than happy to take an away point against Brentford, as they have made a really good start to the season (4 points from 6) and are a side who can play great football at times.
My hope is the rust from Ipswich is out of the system, which Fulham will have helped with, and we can either get a late equaliser or take the lead and hold on for a draw at least – ideally more.
Key differentiator: Noah Sadiki needs to stop their midfield from running the show, and Nordi Mukiele needs to shepherd the goal area as he did so well against Fulham. They did very well in both previous games, and can do it again.
Confidence: 6/10. Any away point is a good point.
Bold call: A set piece for us will give us a point to take home from the capital.
Jack Howe-Gingell (Eternal optimist) says…
Score prediction: Brentford 1 Sunderland 3
Let’s make it two wins on the bounce.
Last week was exactly what we needed. Clean sheet. Late winner. Three points.
After the disappointment of the opening game, that’s the sort of result that can really get things moving.
Brentford will be a different test.
They’ll try to make it difficult, and they’ll have their spells. But I think we’ll suit each other. They’ll want to play football, and that should give us chances to do what we do best.
The big thing is to keep the standards high. No cheap mistakes. No switching off. If we can do that, I think we’ve got enough to get something from this.
Key differentiator: Brentford will try to play football against us, and I think that will suit our style. Soak it up and catch them.
Confidence: 7/10
Bold call: 3 goals scored in the first 45 for SAFC
“Champion” Will Jones (Heart over head) says…
Score prediction: Brentford 3 Sunderland 1
Brentford have started really well and look a very solid side. Beating Spurs and holding Leeds to a draw away, when they should have been out of sight shows they’re not going to be easy to break down, and definitely at home.
I am actually already having flashbacks to this fixture last season.
We got a much needed win against Fulham last week, which should give us a bit of confidence, but this feels like a step up. We’ll have to defend well and take whatever chances come our way.
I’d love to be proved wrong, but I think Brentford might just have too much for us.
Key differentiator: Brentford’s home advantage and their momentum will increase the pressure they will put on us.
Confidence: 4/10.
Bold call: We score first, but still end up losing.
Matty Foster (Pragmatist) says…
Score prediction: Brentford 1 Sunderland 1
Like ourselves, Brentford exceeded expectations last season. They’ve picked up where they left off, and will be looking to continue that impressive home form too.
It will be a tough afternoon, and getting anything out of this game is not to be sniffed at.
Key differentiator: Our subs changed the game last week, and I envisage more of the same, as to not come aaway empty-handed
Confidence: 3/10
Bold call: Enzo Le Fée will score a late penalty to earn us something, and make up for his panenka horrorshow last season.
Anthony Gair (Depreciating optimist) says…
Score prediction: Brentford 1 Sunderland 2
Brentford are playing some good football, and we were walloped last season at their place without really landing a punch, but I think that will give our lads the further impetus to go out there and grab a result.
Beating Fulham, and absolutely not being at our best, is giving me even further confidence to give high-flying Brentford a run for their money. A win would put the Premier League on notice.
Key differentiator: Our subs will push us over the line when tied in the second half.
Confidence: 6/10
Bold call: We score after the 85th minute to win the game.
Gary Winter (Glass almost empty) says…
Score prediction: Brentford 2 Sunderland 1
Three points at home to Fulham was a big result this early in the season to get off the mark, as we have some challenging fixtures ahead – starting today.
We weren’t out our best by any means on Sunday, but result was always of more importance than performance. We will need to dig in again to come away with something from the GTech if last season is anything to go by.
I think we can take a point here but I dont have the conviction to back it. Brentford have started well and probably should be sitting on six points.
Key differentiator: Momentum is a big deal in this league and Brentford’s level of performance is currently above ours after two matches. Add to that they are at home and I think they will edge this affair.
Confidence: 3/10
Bold call: Sunderland will get a penalty and not convert it.
Brett Lyons-Davis (Gut feeling guy) says…
Score prediction: Brentford 1 Sunderland 2
The window had slammed shut and we know what we have to play with till January.
A much needed win to lift the mood and some new players in the squad, the lads will head to the capital in good spirits.
Key differentiator: The pace of Wilson Isidor coming off the bench.
Confidence: 5/10
Bold call: A sub will come on after the 62nd minute and have direct influence on a goal by either scoring or assisting before the 86th minute
Last game thoughts…
Sunderland put all our concerns at ease with a solid clean sheet against Fulham, and while the game could have gone either way we also could have scored a few with the chances we created.
Wilson is off the mark and could be a huge asset to us either starting or off the bench, as we have to expect more teams will have worked out how to neutralised Brobbey more this season than last.
Last game predictions…
There was a lot of hope our first home game of the season would get us points on the board, the lads rewarded the faithful writers with all three in a close game but where our subs and our shots on target that prevailed.
We had to hold on at times, and Diarra’s injury, which now sidelines him for another 6-8 weeks, could be a big blow. But with our new signings chomping at the bit, one man’s time in the treatment room is another mans chance to shine.
Predictions table and standings
Gary hits the basement after being the only one to call a home draw.
Martin hits the top after calling a 1-0.
No points as yet for the bold calls, but as the lads refine this new point scoring method, it should be a matter of time.
How the points are awarded
Just a quick reminder of how we allocate points to our match-by-match predictions:
- Correct score = Three points
- Correct outcome (but not correct score) = One point
- Correct Bold Call = One point
- Possible deductions for being lazy and not submitting on time = a two-point deduction.
