Sunderland is unbeaten at home this season, a stark contrast to their away form.
Burnley is struggling, sitting in the relegation zone and needing wins to climb out.
James Ward-Prowse has joined Burnley on loan and starts on the bench.
Sunderland has made a strong start to life back in the Premier League, but have tailed off in recent weeks.
Sunderland have agreed a £17.5m deal with Anderlecht for 22-year-old winger Nilson Angulo.
Sunderland, currently 11th in the league, aims to capitalize on their impressive home record. Their strong defense at the Stadium of Light has been key to their success this season. However, they will be without Granit Xhaka due to an ankle injury.
Burnley, 19th in the table, desperately needs to turn their form around. Despite some encouraging performances, they struggle to secure wins. The addition of James Ward-Prowse could provide a boost, but their defensive vulnerabilities remain a concern. Scott Parker stresses the "fine margins" in their defeats, but the truth is they need to find a way to get over the line in tight matches.
Key stats:
Sunderland have lost just one of their last 12 home league games against Burnley (W8 D3).
Burnley remain winless in their last 14 Premier League games.
Sunderland are the only side yet to lose a home Premier League match this season.
Q: What is Sunderland's home record this season?
Sunderland is unbeaten at home in the Premier League this season.
Q: Where do Sunderland and Burnley sit on the table?
Sunderland is currently 11th and Burnley is 19th.
Q: Is James Ward-Prowse playing for Burnley?
James Ward-Prowse has joined Burnley on loan and starts on the bench.
Sunderland needs to keep their home form strong to maintain their mid-table position.
Burnley needs to find a way to start winning games to avoid relegation.
Ward-Prowse's addition could be a game-changer for Burnley.
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