West Ham vs. Sunderland Free Pick and Preview

Last Updated on January 23, 2026 1:21 pm by Erwin Noguera

Matchday 23 of the Premier League kicks off this Saturday with a clash between a team battling relegation and another fighting for a spot in European competition, as West Ham hosts Sunderland.

West Ham earned a much-needed boost last weekend by defeating Tottenham 1–2 away from home.

Sunderland, meanwhile, put an end to their poor run of form with a 2–1 home victory over Crystal Palace.

At Gambyl Exchange, you can explore all the predictions for the Premier League, the final bets for this matchday, and the odds for each match.

West Ham vs. Sunderland Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on West Ham?

Not even the most pessimistic West Ham fans could have imagined this. With 17 points, they sit 18th, currently in the relegation zone and five points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest. They have recorded four wins, five draws, and 13 losses, scoring 24 goals and conceding 44, making them the worst defensive team in the entire league.

After 10 matches without a win, losing six of them, they are coming off a shock 1–2 away victory over Tottenham. That makes it two straight wins, including a 2–1 victory over Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup, something they had not achieved since early November.

Jarrod Bowen is the team’s top scorer with six goals, while Callum Wilson has five, scoring the second goal against Spurs in the 90+3 minute after coming on just two minutes earlier. Valentín Castellanos, who arrived as a savior after West Ham paid $33.7 million to Lazio on January 5, has one goal in three matches, although it came in the FA Cup.

The only injured player for the ‘Hammers’ is Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paquetá.

Why Bet on Sunderland?

Sunderland started the season as one of the surprises of the league, battling near the top and even reaching second place at one point. However, a poor run of form dropped them down, and they now sit ninth with 33 points, three off fourth place. They have eight wins, nine draws, and five losses, scoring 23 goals and conceding the same number.

They went through a stretch of four consecutive draws, followed by a loss to Brentford (3–0), and have now bounced back with a 2–1 win over Crystal Palace thanks to goals from Enzo Le Fée and Brian Brobbey. The Dutch striker is the team’s top scorer, along with Wilson Isidor, with four goals apiece.

They are one of the worst away teams in the league, having collected just 10 points from a possible 33. They have won only two matches on the road, with the last one coming on October 25.

Among the injured players are Bertrand Traoré and Arthur Masuaku, while Jocelin Ta Bi, signed for $4.6 million on January 15, is a doubt.

Final Betting Analysis: West Ham vs. Sunderland

Despite the gap in the standings, this should be a close match, as West Ham is a good team even though results have not gone their way. The win over Tottenham should provide the necessary confidence boost to secure another victory this Saturday.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange list West Ham as the favorites, with a moneyline of +156, while Sunderland is priced at +205, and the draw is set at +237.

The last time these teams met was on August 16, 2025, when Sunderland won 3–0. However, West Ham have recorded three straight wins against this opponent at home, all by 1–0 scorelines, and are unbeaten in five matches.

Go for a win for West Ham. If you bet $100 at +156, you will gain $156 for a total payout of $256.

West Ham vs. Sunderland Betting Pick: West Ham