Sunderland vs Fulham prediction & probabilities (2026-08-30)

Premier League

Sunderland vs Fulham Cards

2026-08-30 · 14:00
Cards53.1%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Sunderland 1-0 Fulham
2 yellow cards (Sunderland 0, Fulham 2)
0 red cards (Sunderland 0, Fulham 0)
✕ Over 3.5✓ No

We called Over 3.5 at 53.1% and it missed (2 in the match). We called No at 88.6% and it landed (0 in the match).

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 53.1%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
53%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 3.5 cards at 53.1%, its strongest read on the Cards market. The total-cards ladder runs from 73.5% for over 2.5 to 18.8% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 53.1%. Head to head on cards, Fulham are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 46.0%, with a level count at 21.0%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.573.5%

Over 3.553.1%

Over 4.533.7%

Over 5.518.8%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 73.5% 26.5%
3.5 cards 53.1% 46.9%
4.5 cards 33.7% 66.3%
5.5 cards 18.8% 81.2%

Who picks up more cards

Sunderland33.1%

Level21.0%

★ ModelFulham46.0%

Team card lines

Sunderland over 1.5

52.1%

Sunderland over 2.5

25.5%

Fulham over 1.5

61.4%

Fulham over 2.5

34.4%

Card handicap

Sunderland line Sunderland Fulham
-1.5 16.6% 83.4%
-0.5 33.1% 67.0%
+0.5 54.0% 46.0%
+1.5 73.6% 26.4%

Red card

Any red card11.4%

Sunderland red card9.1%

Fulham red card2.5%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 58.3% 41.8%
22.5 fouls 41.9% 58.1%
24.5 fouls 27.4% 72.6%

Card markets are softer and less efficiently priced than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Sunderland vs Fulham. The model leans toward Fulham for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

53.1%Over 3.5 cards
11.4%Any red card
46.0%Most cards: Fulham
52.1%Sunderland over 1.5 cards
61.4%Fulham over 1.5 cards
41.9%Over 22.5 fouls

Split by side, Sunderland over 1.5 cards sits at 52.1% and Fulham at 61.4%. A red card for either side is rated at 11.4% (Sunderland 9.1%, Fulham 2.5%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 53.1% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 11.4%, unlikely, and priced as such.
The DisciplinarianFulham are the pick to collect more cards at 46.0%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 53.1%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Sunderland vs Fulham?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 53.1% for Sunderland vs Fulham.

Will there be a red card in Sunderland vs Fulham?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 11.4%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Sunderland vs Fulham?
Before kickoff, the model rated Fulham to pick up more cards at 46.0%, with a level count at 21.0%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 11,059 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 13 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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