Burnley vs Sunderland – Top Goalscorer Odds, Betting Tips and More

Burnley and Sunderland meet at Turf Moor on Saturday in what will be their first Premier League clash since 2017. Both sides were promoted last season but had very different starts to life back in the top flight. Burnley were outclassed in a 3-0 defeat away to Tottenham, while Sunderland celebrated their return with a stunning 3-0 home win over West Ham.

Scott Parker’s Burnley built their promotion campaign on defensive strength, keeping 30 clean sheets in the Championship, but they looked vulnerable in North London against Spurs. The Clarets are unbeaten at home in the Premier League against Sunderland and will hope to keep that record intact here in front of their own fans.

Meawhile, Sunderland will head into this clash full of confidence after their opening victory. Regis Le Bris’s team now have the chance to win their first two top-flight games of a season for the first time in over 40 years.

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— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) August 23, 2025

Key Players to Watch: Top Goalscorer Odds for Burnley vs Sunderland

Here are the Odds to First Goal Scorer and Anytime Goalscorer for Burnley vs Sunderland (via BetMGM):

Player	Team	First Goal Scorer Odds	To Score Odds
Lyle Foster	Burnley	+675	+290
Eliezer Mayenda	Sunderland	+600	+290
Jaidon Anthony	Burnley	+775	+320
Wilson Isidor	Sunderland	+650	+280
Marcus Edwards	Burnley	+825	+360
Simon Adingra	Sunderland	+900	+400

Odds via BetMGM

There are several key attacking threats on both sides. Eliezer Mayenda, who scored on the opening weekend for Sunderland, is priced at +600 to net first and +290 anytime, making him one of the likeliest candidates to strike again. Meanwhile, for Burnley, striker Lyle Foster will be the focal point up front. Wilson Isidor, who also found the net for Sunderland against West Ham, comes in at +650 first and +280 anytime. For those looking at longer shots, Marcus Edwards (+825 first, +360 anytime) and Simon Adingra (+900 first, +400 anytime) present interesting outside picks.

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Burnley vs Sunderland – To Assist Odds

Simon Adingra To Assist @ +575 as per BetMGM

Simon Adingra is expected to play a key creative role for Sunderland, especially after showing his ability to stretch defenses and link up with attackers in the final third. His pace and direct dribbling often force defenders into mistakes, creating openings for teammates. At +575, Adingra provides strong value to register an assist in what could be an open contest at Turf Moor.

Josh Cullen To Assist @ +700 as per BetMGM

Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen stands out as an assist candidate after a highly productive opening weekend, where he created five chances, more than any other Premier League player on matchday one. That tally was also his personal best for Burnley in a single league game. At +700, his odds offer excellent value, especially if the Clarets find more joy in attack against Sunderland.

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Total Goals Odds for Burnley vs Sunderland

Odds via BetMGM

Total Goals	Over Odds	Under Odds
Over/Under 0.5	-1000	+575
Over/Under 1.5	-225	+155
Over/Under 2.5	+135	-190
Over/Under 3.5	+333	-525
Over/Under 4.5	+825	-2000
Over/Under 5.5	+1850	-12500

Only one goal has been scored in the last three meetings between Burnley and Sunderland, suggesting another tight and cagey affair could be on the cards this weekend. Both sides will see this as a key chance to pick up early-season points, but while Burnley hold home advantage, Sunderland’s confidence from their opening-day win may give them the edge to snatch another victory at Turf Moor.

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