Liverpool
- Liverpool have lost their last three matches in all competitions.
- Arne Slot has certainly made changes to the side’s playing style, but the Reds have not clicked as a unit recently, although the Dutchman’s playing philosophy is still in its infancy.
- Liverpool are now a patient team, who like to control possession and press selectively when the ball is in certain areas of the field, but the squad is not yet used to these changes and the results have suffered as a result.
Sunderland
- Sunderland are undeniably the surprise team of the Premier League season, sitting in fourth place with 22 points from 13 games.
- Sunderland’s 3-2 home win over Bournemouth, which followed a 2-2 draw with Arsenal and a 1-0 defeat at Fulham, means they have now won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five league matches.
- Sunderland are a compact team who press well and have energy in wide areas, so this is a chess match of contrasting styles, with the control of the midfield area likely to be decisive. For this reason, our Liverpool vs Sunderland betting tips suggest paying attention to how both teams approach the midfield battle.
Key Players
Wilson Isidor’s four Premier League goals are the most any Sunderland player has scored in 2025-26, while Liverpool’s main threat has been Mohamed Salah, who has four to his name in 12 matches.
Betting Insights
Liverpool are rightful favourites here at 1.39 , but Sunderland are a good 9.1 and the draw at 5.33 may be worth a play given their recent results.
Prediction
The visitors could find a way through at Anfield, so this Liverpool vs Sunderland prediction is leaning towards the Both Teams To Score market at 1.83 rather than the result markets.
