TIPS - Sunderland A.F.C. VS Brentford F.C.

[(Sunderland A.F.C.) Strength]:
1. Sunderland A.F.C. have one win and one loss after two rounds of the new Premier League season and are currently seventh in the Premier League table. Their performance is already quite good among newly-promoted teams.

[(Sunderland A.F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Sunderland A.F.C.'s 19-year-old midfielder Christopher Rigg has promised to extend his contract with the club until 2030 after making his Premier League debut last week.
2. Sunderland A.F.C. have signed Paris Saint-Germain FC defender Nordi Mukiele for a transfer fee of 12 million euros, with the player set to sign a four-year contract with the club.
3. Sunderland A.F.C. have signed defender Alderete from Getafe CF, with the player set to sign a four-year contract with the club.
4. Sunderland A.F.C. have renewed the contract of centre-back Luke O'Nien until June 30, 2027. In the last season's EFL Championship, Luke O'Nien made 48 appearances for Sunderland A.F.C. and scored one goal, being an absolute mainstay in the team's defense.

[(Sunderland A.F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Sunderland A.F.C. were eliminated 5-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at home with EFL League One side Huddersfield Town A.F.C. in the EFL Cup on August 27.
2. Sunderland A.F.C. lost both of their last 2 official games in AH.

[(Brentford F.C.) Strength]:
1. Brentford F.C. have completed a total of 48 tackles after two rounds of the new Premier League season, making them the team with the most tackles in the entire league.
2. In the EFL Cup match on August 27th, Brentford F.C. won 2-0 away against AFC Bournemouth, performing quite well.
3. Brentford F.C. have achieved two consecutive victories in their last two official matches without conceding a single goal, demonstrating excellent form.
4. The last time the two sides met was on February 17, 2018, in the EFL Championship, when Brentford F.C. won 2-0 away against Sunderland A.F.C.
5. Brentford F.C. won both of their last 2 official games in AH.

[(Brentford F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Brentford F.C. have signed striker Ouattara from AFC Bournemouth for a club-record transfer fee of 42 million pounds in total, with the player agreeing to a five-year contract that includes an option for a further 12-month extension.
2. Brentford F.C. are set to sign 35-year-old veteran midfielder Henderson on a free transfer following his departure from AFC Ajax, with the England international agreeing to a two-year contract.
3. Brentford F.C. have officially appointed 24-year-old centre-back Collins as the club's new captain. The Ireland international previously made history by becoming Stoke City F.C.'s youngest-ever captain at the age of 18 years and 105 days.

[Tips]:
After Sunderland A.F.C.'s 3-0 victory over West Ham United F.C. in their opening game, they suffered two consecutive defeats and lost to Huddersfield Town A.F.C. in a penalty shootout in the EFL Cup, which dealt a blow to their morale.

On the other hand, after losing 1-3 to Nottingham Forest F.C. in the first round, Brentford F.C. quickly adjusted and defeated Aston Villa F.C. 1-0.

They also won 2-0 against AFC Bournemouth in the EFL Cup, showing a recovery in form.

Sunderland A.F.C.'s attacking play emphasizes crosses from wide areas and set-pieces, though they show vulnerability in defending aerial duels.

In contrast, Brentford F.C. excel at ground-level penetration and pose significant threats from dead-ball situations, with a notably high proportion of long throws directly into the penalty area from the attacking third.

Additionally, Brentford F.C. demonstrate superior tactical cohesion and more effective execution of game plans.

So Brentford F.C. are expected to extend their good form and historical dominance, remaining unbeaten in this away game.

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