Sunderland host Leeds United at the Stadium of Light in a Premier League clash, as the Black Cats push for Europe and Leeds battle the drop.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
| Date: | 28.12.2025 |
| Time: | 14:00 GMT |
Sunderland vs Leeds Form and Head to Head
Sunderland's last match was away to Brighton, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six Premier League matches.
Leeds brushed away Crystal Palace 4-1 at home in their most recent fixture. The Peacocks have been in decent form lately and are undefeated in the last four PL games. Leeds have seen over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of their last 9 games in the Premier League.
The previous meeting between these two sides saw Leeds win 2-1 at home in a Championship match in February 2025. Across the last six encounters, the head-to-head record is fairly balanced, with Sunderland winning two, Leeds winning two, and the remaining two matches ending in draws.
Who is the betting favourite in Sunderland vs Leeds?
Latest odds suggest Sunderland are the firm favourites to beat Leeds United with an implied win probability of around 52%, while Leeds’ chances sit closer to 28%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 7/4 | AK Bets |
| Leeds | 15/8 | Betfred |
| Draw | 9/4 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 12PM Saturday, 27th December.
Sunderland vs Leeds Team News
Sunderland will be without Luke O'Nien due to suspension. Additionally, Arthur Masuaku, Noah Sadiki, B. Traoré, H. Diarra, R. Mandava and C. Talbi are all unavailable due to international duty.
Leeds will miss S. Longstaff and D. James through injury, while L. Nmecha is doubtful. Tanaka will be vying for a starting place after being left out of the previous match.
Sunderland vs Leeds Predicted Lineups
Sunderland (3-5-2): Roefs; Alderete, Ballard, Mukiele; Geertruida, L. Fée, Xhaka, Rigg, Hume; Adingra, Brobbey
Leeds (3-5-2): Perri; Struijk, Rodon, Bijol; Gudmundsson, Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach, Harrison; Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Sunderland vs Leeds Match Prediction
Despite Sunderland missing several key players due to international duty, they have maintained a strong home record and will be hoping to capitalize on Leeds's poor away form. The Black Cats are strong at aerial duels and defending set pieces, which could frustrate Leeds's attacking set-piece strength. Leeds will steal the ball from the opposition often. Given Sunderland's home advantage and Leeds's defensive frailties, a narrow victory for the home side seems the most likely outcome.
Prediction: Sunderland 2-1 Leeds
Sunderland vs Leeds Player Stat Trend
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Jayden Bogle has failed to exceed 0.5 Shots in 4 of his last 5 games.
Best odds of 1/1 at bet365 while publishing.
Pascal Struijk has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 3 of his last 5 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at Quinbet during publishing.
Trai Hume has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 5 of his last 7 games.
Best odds of 4/7 at BoyleSports while publishing.
Enzo Le Fée has been carded in 3 of his last 4 apps in the Premier League.
Best odds of 6/1 at Virgin Bet while publishing.
Anton Stach has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of his last 4 apps in the Premier League.
Best odds of 23/10 at Betway while publishing.
Sunderland vs Leeds Bet Builder Tip
Our Sunderland vs Leeds Bet Builder Tip backs:
- Sunderland to win
- Over 3.5 total cards in the match
- Granit Xhaka to register at least one shot on target.
Best odds of 14/1 available at bet365 while publishing.
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