Preview: Sunderland vs Liverpool Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Three of the last five outings between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Sunderland AFC are now going to have a face-off against Liverpool FC for their matchweek 26 fixture of the 2025-26 English Premier League. This is going to be an intense battle between these sides, taking place at the Stadium of Light.

The Black Cats are coming in after facing a 0-3 loss against Arsenal in their previous league game. It was an underwhelming performance by the side. Sunderland AFC have been very inconsistent with their efforts recently and the upcoming game is not going to be an easy one for them. They are in ninth place on the league table at the moment.

The Arne Slot-led Liverpool dropped three points in their last game after Manchester City outplayed them in the final moments of the fixture. They are now in sixth place on the Premier League points table and will now be eager to return to winning ways. The Reds have also lacked consistency, which might keep them under a bit of pressure for their next outing.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sunderland, England 
• Stadium: Stadium of Light
• Date: Thursday, February 12
• Kick-off Time: 01:45 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Feb 11; 08:15 p.m. GMT/ 03:15 p.m. ET/ 12:15 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Chris Kavanagh
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sunderland: D-W-L-W-L

Liverpool: W-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

Chemsdine Talbi is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Sunderland AFC. Even though he has not been in the best form, a top performance by him can surely help the Black Cats stand a chance against the Reds. The 20-year-old has four goal involvements in 19 Premier League appearances this season.

Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)

Despite failing to score a goal against Man City in the previous fixture, Hugo Ekitike remains one of the crucial aspects of the squad in the final third for Liverpool FC. In 22 league games of the ongoing campaign, Hugo Ekitike has scored 10 goals and has two assists. He will be looking to come up with a top performance now.

Match Facts

• Liverpool have won two of their last three matches.
• Sunderland have only secured one win in their last three attempts.
• The Reds haven’t lost to the Black Cats in their last 11 meetings.

Sunderland vs Liverpool: Betting Tips and Odds

• Liverpool to win @3/4 Betway
• Hugo Ekitike to score @13/10 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Granit Xhaka and Bertrand Traore will miss out for Sunderland AFC as they are injured.

Liverpool will be without the services of Jeremie Frimpong, Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Stefan Bajcetic and Giovanni Leoni due to their injuries. Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended. Joe Gomez is likely to sit out because of his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 171

Sunderland won: 52

Liverpool won: 79

Draws: 40

Predicted Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Roefs (GK); Hume, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Mandava; Diarra, Sadiki, Le Fee, Talbi; Brobbey

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

Alisson (GK); Jones, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense clash, but Liverpool FC are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Sunderland AFC in their upcoming English Premier League battle.

Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Liverpool

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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