Sunderland (home)
- Sunderland are unbeaten in eight home league games this season, winning five times.
- There is a clear contrast in the way these two teams have approached this campaign, with Regis Le Bris’ side playing a high-tempo, high-pressing style of soccer that sees them morph between a 4-3-3 and a 4-4-2 as they look to force turnovers and transition to attack.
- The Black Cats are 6th in the 2025-2026 Premier League table having collected 27 points from 17 games.
Leeds United (away)
- Leeds United have won just one of their last eight Premier League away matches, drawing once and losing six times.
- Leeds, meanwhile, have been much more patient and controlled, with Daniel Farke bringing a more possession-based philosophy to the club which has seen them focus more on set pieces and target-man play of late to create chances.
- Leeds are 16th with 19 points and could be pulled into the relegation zone if they fail to beat Sunday’s opponents.
Key Players
Wilson Isidor has been in fine form this season and should lead the line for Sunderland as he has done all season, netting four times in 17 Premier League appearances.
Betting Insights
- Sunderland are 2.6, Leeds are 2.78 and the draw is 3.1, so the Black Cats are the slight favorites.
- The alternative markets are also attractive, particularly Under 2.5 goals at 1.65 given Sunderland have managed just 15 goals in eight games at the Stadium of Light.
- Leeds have only scored seven times in their eight away games and this could be another frustrating game for the club.
Prediction
This game could go either way and a draw is a distinct possibility, but Sunderland’s undefeated home record and Leeds’ poor away form mean I am leaning towards a narrow Sunderland win .
