Premier League 2026/27
Liverpool vs Sunderland prediction
We predict 2-0. Here is how the goals should come, what decides it, and three bets at different risk levels.
75%Liverpool
16%draw
9%Sunderland
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 2-0, with Liverpool at 75%.
- Home advantage: Liverpool have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Anfield.
- Goals outlook: With 3.3 expected goals and over 2.5 at 64%, this looks more open than tight.
- Safest bet: Liverpool or draw (Double chance), about a 91% chance.
Who will win Liverpool vs Sunderland?
We back Liverpool in Liverpool vs Sunderland, with a predicted score of 2-0 and a 75% win chance. The model expects goals, with over 2.5 goals at 64%. Kick-off: Wed, 02 Dec 2026 at 01:30 IST, next day.
- Predicted score
- 2-0
- Our pick
- Liverpool, 75%
- Draw
- 16%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Liverpool have both the better ratings and home advantage, which is worth about a quarter of a goal at Anfield.
Helps Liverpool
Goals outlook
With 3.3 expected goals and over 2.5 at 64%, this looks more open than tight.
Helps Goals
Quality gap
Our ratings put Liverpool clearly ahead, and the draw is only 16%. If Liverpool score first, Sunderland may struggle to come back.
Helps Liverpool
How many goals in Liverpool vs Sunderland?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Liverpool vs Sunderland
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 91%
Double chance
Liverpool or draw
Pays out on a Liverpool win or a draw. The odds are low because only an upset loses it.
Value
Our chance 64%
Total goals
Over 2.5
The model expects 3.3 goals, which clears the line more often than not.
Long shot
Our chance 12%
Correct score
Liverpool 2-0
Our predicted score. Correct-score odds are long, so a small stake is plenty.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Liverpool
A title-level side, Liverpool will expect to dominate possession in front of their own fans at Anfield. Sunderland need discipline for the full 90 minutes.
Away
Sunderland
Sunderland are tough to score against on the road at Anfield, though they don't create a great deal themselves.
Match preview
The 2026/27 Premier League brings Sunderland to Liverpool's Anfield. Our goals model expects 2.50 goals from Liverpool and 0.78 from Sunderland, which is where the 75% rating for Liverpool comes from. Check the team sheets, released roughly an hour before kick-off, because one absence can shift the odds more than anything else.
Liverpool and Sunderland: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Liverpool play 3 days after their game away at Everton on 29 Nov, a short turnaround that can show in the last 20 minutes. Their next league game is away at Chelsea 3 days after this one, which may tempt the manager to rotate. It is game 13 of 38 for them.
Sunderland play 3 days after their game at home to Spurs on 29 Nov, a short turnaround that can show in the last 20 minutes. Their next league game is away at Newcastle 3 days after this one, which may tempt the manager to rotate. It is game 13 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Stadium of Light, is on Tue, 05 Jan 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season.
- 29 NovEverton vs LiverpoolHill Dickinson Stadium
- 29 NovSunderland vs SpursStadium of Light
- 02 DecLiverpool vs SunderlandAnfieldThis match
- 05 DecChelsea vs LiverpoolStamford Bridge
- 05 DecNewcastle vs SunderlandSt James' Park
More Liverpool and Sunderland predictions
- 05 JanSunderland vs LiverpoolPremier League, 01:45 IST, next day
- 05 DecChelsea vs LiverpoolPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 12 DecLiverpool vs Leeds UnitedPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 05 DecNewcastle United vs SunderlandPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 12 DecSunderland vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 02 DecAFC Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove AlbionPremier League, 01:30 IST, next day
Liverpool vs Sunderland: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Liverpool vs Sunderland?
We back Liverpool. Malik Mumbai's model gives Liverpool 75%, the draw 16% and Sunderland 9%, based on our club ratings, home advantage and recent form.
What time is Liverpool vs Sunderland in India?
Kick-off is 01:30 IST, next day India time on Wed, 02 Dec 2026 (20:00 in the UK), at Anfield in Liverpool. Premier League dates can move for TV, so check nearer the day.
What is the best bet for Liverpool vs Sunderland?
Our safer bet is Liverpool or draw (91%). For more value we like total goals: Over 2.5 (64%). Always check the confirmed line-ups first.
Liverpool vs Sunderland match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Liverpool favourite hain. Liverpool ka chance 75%, draw 16% aur Sunderland ka chance 9% hai. Hamara predicted score 2-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Will both teams score in Liverpool vs Sunderland?
We rate both teams to score at 50%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 64%.
Where can I watch Liverpool vs Sunderland?
Broadcast rights in India change by season, so check the official Premier League broadcaster listings closer to the day.
Is Liverpool vs Sunderland a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Liverpool and Sunderland.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.