Sunderland look to maintain their undefeated record at the Stadium of Light as they host Liverpool in what should be a cracking affair.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
| Date: | 11.02.2026 |
| Time: | 20:15 GMT |
Sunderland vs Liverpool Form and Head to Head
Sunderland sit 11th in the Premier League and are coming off a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal. Their home form, however, has been strong, with back-to-back wins at the Stadium of Light, including a 3-0 victory over Burnley. Over their last six matches across all competitions, they have three wins, one draw, and two losses, showing resilience, particularly at home. Recent games have also been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals in five of their last Premier League matches.
Liverpool, sixth in the table, are also in mixed form, having lost 2-1 at Manchester City after a 4-1 win against Newcastle. Their last six matches mirror Sunderland’s record of three wins, one draw, and two defeats, and their games have often seen plenty of goals, with over 2.5 goals in three straight league matches.
Head-to-head history favors Liverpool. Sunderland drew 1-1 at Anfield in December 2025, but the Reds are unbeaten in their last eleven meetings across all competitions. In the last six encounters, Liverpool have won three, with the other three ending in draws, highlighting Sunderland’s difficulty in overcoming their Merseyside rivals.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Sunderland vs Liverpool?
Liverpool are the clear favourites to beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, with the latest odds giving them an implied win probability of around 58%. Sunderland are priced at 4/1 as home underdogs with a 20% chance of an upset.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 15/4 | BresBet |
| Liverpool | 4/5 | Betfred |
| Draw | 3/1 | BresBet |
Odds last updated at 6:30PM Wednesday, 11th February.
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Sunderland vs Liverpool Team News
Sunderland will be without several key players for this fixture. Granit Xhaka is not expected to return from an ankle injury until later in the month. J. T. Bi is also injured, while Bertrand Traoré remains doubtful with a knee problem, though he could potentially make his first appearance since December. Despite the recent loss, the Black Cats are unlikely to make significant changes to their starting XI.
Liverpool face a more challenging injury list, particularly in defence and midfield. Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended following his late red card against Manchester City, a significant blow to their midfield options. Adding to their woes, Liverpool currently have no fit right-backs, which could force Curtis Jones into an unfamiliar defensive role. Other confirmed absentees include S. Bajcetic, C. Bradley, J. Frimpong, J. Gomez, A. Isak, and G. Leoni, all sidelined with injuries. The manager will likely field a similar team to the one that faced Manchester City due to the limited squad options.
Sunderland vs Liverpool Confirmed Lineups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Mandava, Ballard, Alderete, Mukiele; Sadiki, Le Fée; Hume, Diarra, Angulo; Brobbey
Liverpool (4-3-3): Becker; Kerkez, van Dijk, Konaté, Endo; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Gakpo, Ekitiké, Salah
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Sunderland vs Liverpool Match Prediction
Sunderland host Liverpool in a clash between a home side enjoying an unbeaten run at the Stadium of Light and a Liverpool team struggling for consistency but still dangerous in attack. The Black Cats have already earned draws against top teams like Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Manchester City. Their strengths include coming back from losing positions and winning aerial duels, which could challenge Liverpool’s defensive vulnerabilities on counter-attacks and set pieces.
Liverpool, despite injuries and patchy form, remain threatening through direct free kicks, counter-attacks, and wing play. They dominate possession and create plenty of chances, averaging over 60% possession and more than 15 shots per game. Their weakness lies in protecting leads and defending against quick breaks, which Sunderland could exploit with wide attacks and long balls. A 2-2 draw seems likely, reflecting Sunderland’s resilience and Liverpool’s attacking quality.
Prediction: Sunderland 2-2 Liverpool
Sunderland vs Liverpool Stat Trends
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Liverpool have had 16+ shots in 6 out of 6 matches vs Sunderland in Premier League.
Best odds of 4/6 at Skybet while publishing.
Liverpool have had 6+ corners in 7 of their last 9 matches in Premier League.
Best odds of 17/20 at BetVictor while publishing.
Milos Kerkez has failed to exceed 0.5 Shots in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at bet365 while publishing.
Hugo Ekitike has exceeded 0.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of Evens at bet365 while publishing.
Wilson Isidor has failed to exceed 2.5 Shots in 10 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 10/13 at 10bet while publishing.
Sunderland vs Liverpool Bet Builder Tip
Our Sunderland vs Liverpool Bet Builder Tip includes:
- Over 5.5 - Total Liverpool Corners
- H. Ekitike Over 3.5 - Shots
- Over 3.5 - Total Cards
- F. Wirtz Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Best odds of 14/1 available at bet365 while publishing.
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