Sunderland vs Liverpool Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

Sunderland team overview

Sunderland are enjoying a remarkable return to the Premier League following their play-off promotion, currently occupying an impressive ninth place in the standings with 36 points collected from 25 matches — a position that even allows them to entertain ambitions of European football.

The Black Cats have emerged as the league’s ultimate home specialists this season, standing as the only Premier League side yet to suffer defeat on their own patch at the Stadium of Light. Their formidable home record reads seven wins and five draws from 12 outings, underlining the strength of their Wearside fortress.

Built on a solid defensive foundation, with Omar Alderete and Trai Hume anchoring a backline that has conceded just 0.75 goals per home game, head coach Régis Le Bris will be confident that his proven giant-killers can once again frustrate a heavyweight opponent and keep their top-six aspirations alive.

However, Sunderland will have to cope without experienced midfielder Granit Xhaka, who is set to miss at least the next three weeks due to a recent ankle injury, while winger Bertrand Traore also remains sidelined after sustaining a minor knee problem.

Last matches of Sunderland

07 feb 26

Arsenal

3 : 0

Sunderland

Premier League

02 feb 26

Sunderland

3 : 0

Burnley

Premier League

24 jan 26

West Ham United

3 : 1

Sunderland

Premier League

17 jan 26

Sunderland

2 : 1

Crystal Palace

Premier League

10 jan 26

Everton

0 : 3

Sunderland

FA Cup

Sunderland lineup

Goalkeeper

22

Robin Roefs

Defenders

17

Reinildo Mandava

5

Dan Ballard

15

Omar Alderete

20

Nordi Mukiele

Midfielders

28

Enzo Le Fée

27

Noah Sadiki

7

Chemsdine Talbi

19

Habib Diarra

32

Trai Hume

Forwards

9

Brian Brobbey

Liverpool team overview

Meanwhile, Liverpool travel to the North East on Wednesday night amid a turbulent spell in their title defense, with early signs suggesting that they may be relinquishing their grip on the crown. The Reds currently sit outside the top six and trail league leaders Arsenal by a staggering 17 points.

Their momentum took a significant hit over the weekend following a heart-wretching 2-1 home defeat to title contenders Manchester City — a result that not only extinguished their championship ambitions but also left them five points adrift of the UEFA Champions League places.

Although Arne Slot’s side will be desperate to make amends for the frustrating 1-1 draw against the Black Cats back in December, their away form offers little cause for optimism. Liverpool have managed to leave hostile territory as winners on just four occasions from 12 away league fixtures this season.

Further compounding their problems is a lengthy injury list that has stripped the squad of several key figures. Defenders Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley remain sidelined, alongside midfielder Stefan Bajcetic and Swedish forward Alexander Isak, all due to injury. Dominik Szoboszlai will also miss the trip after seeing red in stoppage time against Manchester City, further weakening Liverpool’s options for this crucial encounter.

Last matches of Liverpool

08 feb 26

Liverpool

1 : 2

Manchester City

Premier League

31 jan 26

Liverpool

4 : 1

Newcastle United

Premier League

28 jan 26

Liverpool

6 : 0

Qarabag FK

Champions League

24 jan 26

AFC Bournemouth

3 : 2

Liverpool

Premier League

21 jan 26

Marseille

0 : 3

Liverpool

Champions League

Liverpool lineup

Goalkeeper

1

Alisson

Defenders

6

Milos Kerkez

4

Virgil van Dijk

5

Ibrahima Konaté

17

Curtis Jones

Midfielders

38

Ryan Gravenberch

10

Alexis Mac Allister

18

Cody Gakpo

7

Florian Wirtz

11

Mohamed Salah

Forwards

22

Hugo Ekitiké

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