Sunderland vs Huddersfield Town Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26

The Terriers secured a win when they last faced the Black Cats.

Sunderland are all set to host Huddersfield Town in the round 2 fixture of the EFL Cup 2025-26. Stadium of Light is all set to witness the intense contest between the two clubs.

Sunderland faced a defeat in their last fixture against Burnley. It was an underwhelming performance by the Black Cats, as just before that, they secured a win against West Ham in a dominating fashion. The hosts might have low confidence levels here, as, by the looks of it, they are lacking consistency.

Huddersfield Town defeated Leicester City in the previous round of the EFL Cup. The match ended in a 2-2 draw after the normal time, and the Terriers emerged victorious during the penalties. For their upcoming game, they will be under some pressure because it is going to be an away fixture for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sunderland, England
• Stadium: Stadium of Light
• Date: Wednesday, August 27
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 26; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Dean Whitestone
• VAR: Not in use

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Form:

Sunderland: W-L

Huddersfield Town: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

Eliezer Mayenda will have a crucial role to play in the attacking front for Sunderland. He has already opened his account in the English Premier League and will now be looking to help his side in the Carabao Cup.

Marcus Harness (Huddersfield Town)

The 29-year-old Englishman can play multiple roles in the final third and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He has delivered two good performances in the last two games for the Terriers. Despite not scoring any goals, he has been impactful for Huddersfield Town.

Match Facts

• Huddersfield Town are on a three-match unbeaten run against their upcoming opponents.
• The Terriers are on a two-match winning streak.
• The Black Cats have only scored two goals in their last three meetings against Huddersfield Town.

Sunderland vs Huddersfield: Betting Tips and Odds

• The hosts to win @4/7 bet365
• Eliezer Mayenda to score @11/2 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @2/1 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Ajibola Alese, Dennis Cirkin, Leo Hjelde and two other players are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Sunderland. Nordi Mukiele might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Huddersfield will be ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 66

Sunderland won: 27

Huddersfield won: 18

Draws: 21

Predicted Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Roefs (GK); Hume, Ballard, Alderete, Mandava; Diarra, Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Mayenda, Adingra

Huddersfield predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goodman (GK); Sorenson, Feeney, Low, Wallace; Ledson, Kane; Harness, Wiles, Roosken; May

Match Prediction

The Black Cats at home will have the advantage, but it will be interesting to see the performance from the Terriers. Sunderland are likely to come out on top and defeat Huddersfield Town in the upcoming EFL Cup clash.

Prediction: Sunderland 3-1 Huddersfield

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