The Premier League matchday 26 clash between Sunderland and Liverpool will take place on 11 February at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland vs Liverpool: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Sunderland
Sunderland visited Arsenal last round and, as expected, lost to the league leaders 0:3. It is worth noting that this was the club's third straight away defeat in the league, and it is precisely because of poor results on the road that the side sit only ninth in the standings. However, they still have a chance of pushing for European qualification - they are seven points behind the top five. Sunderland matches are also among the three lowest-scoring in the Premier League, with an average of 2.25 goals per game.
- The team have avoided defeat in seven of their last 10 league matches (three wins and four draws).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in each of Sunderland's last six Premier League games.
- The club are unbeaten at home in 12 straight Premier League matches (seven wins and five draws).
Potential Sunderland Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Robin Roefs - Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo Mandava - Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki - Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fee, Shamsdine Talbi - Brian Brobbey.
Midfielders Granit Xhaka, Joselyn Ta Bi and Bertrand Traore are injured.
Liverpool
Liverpool were left frustrated by their latest league defeat. The team hosted Manchester City, scored first, but conceded twice after the 84th minute. The decisive goal came on 93 minutes from the penalty spot. As a result, Liverpool have just one win in their last seven Premier League matches (four draws and two defeats). This poor run has dropped the club to sixth place, with the gap to the top four growing to five points.
- Both teams to score has landed in seven of Liverpool's last nine league games.
- Liverpool have suffered only two defeats in their last 13 Premier League matches (five wins and six draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in eight of the club's last 10 away Premier League matches.
Potential Liverpool Lineup (4-5-1)*
Alisson - Milos Kerkez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Dominik Szoboszlai - Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah - Hugo Ekitike.
Defenders Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley, as well as forward Alexander Isak, are injured. Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the match through suspension.
Referee
Chris Kavanagh (England)
Matches - 17 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second cautions) - 66;
Average yellow cards per match - 3.9;
Red cards shown - 1;
Average fouls per match - 23;
Penalties - 18%.
Sunderland vs Liverpool: Match Prediction
Only one team in the Premier League remain unbeaten at home this season - and that is newly promoted Sunderland. After 12 home matches in the league, the hosts have won seven and drawn five. In addition, the team have conceded only nine goals at home, and only Arsenal and Manchester City have better records in home games in the league, with eight conceded apiece. We believe Regis Le Bris's side will once again avoid defeat at the Stadium of Light at the very least.
Liverpool are in very poor shape. Not only have they beaten only Newcastle in their last seven Premier League matches, but they have also struggled away from home in the league, where the team have managed just two wins in their last 10 matches (three draws and five defeats). Those wins came against out-of-form Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. Liverpool have also conceded in eight of their last 10 away Premier League matches. On top of that, Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the game through suspension, and he plays a key role in this Liverpool side.
Prediction: Sunderland, double chance
* For each team, the starting XI is from their previous match in this competition.
