Premier League 2026/27
Sunderland vs Liverpool prediction
We predict 1-2. Here is how the goals should come, what decides it, and three bets at different risk levels.
19%Sunderland
21%draw
60%Liverpool
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-2, with Liverpool at 60%.
- Home advantage: Home advantage helps Sunderland, but not enough to close the gap to Liverpool.
- Goals outlook: Expect chances at both ends: our model has 3.0 goals and puts over 2.5 at 58%.
- Safest bet: Liverpool or draw (Double chance), about a 81% chance.
Who will win Sunderland vs Liverpool?
Our Sunderland vs Liverpool prediction is 1-2. Liverpool are 60% to win, the draw is 21%, and both teams score in 56% of our simulations. The match kicks off Tue, 05 Jan 2027 at 01:45 IST, next day.
- Predicted score
- 1-2
- Our pick
- Liverpool, 60%
- Draw
- 21%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
Home advantage helps Sunderland, but not enough to close the gap to Liverpool.
Helps Even
Goals outlook
Expect chances at both ends: our model has 3.0 goals and puts over 2.5 at 58%.
Helps Goals
Quality gap
Our ratings put Liverpool clearly ahead, and the draw is only 21%. If Liverpool score first, Sunderland may struggle to come back.
Helps Liverpool
How many goals in Sunderland vs Liverpool?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Sunderland vs Liverpool
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 81%
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 56%
Both teams to score
Yes
Both attacks should create chances. We rate it 56%.
Long shot
Our chance 10%
Correct score
Liverpool 1-2
Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Sunderland
Sunderland are tough to score against in front of their own fans at Stadium of Light, though they don't create a great deal themselves.
Away
Liverpool
One of the league's best sides. Liverpool should have most of the ball on the road at Stadium of Light, so the question is whether Sunderland can stay compact for 90 minutes.
Match preview
Liverpool visit Stadium of Light to face Sunderland in the 2026/27 Premier League. Liverpool get a 60% rating from our model, which expects 1.04 goals from Sunderland and 2.00 from Liverpool. Line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off. A missing key player can change this more than any other factor, so wait for them.
Sunderland and Liverpool: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Sunderland play 3 days after their game at home to Hull on 02 Jan, a short turnaround that can show in the last 20 minutes. Their next league game is away at Chelsea 11 days after this one. It is game 20 of 38 for them.
Liverpool play 3 days after their game at home to Coventry on 02 Jan, a short turnaround that can show in the last 20 minutes. Their next league game is at home to Palace 11 days after this one. It is game 20 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Anfield, was played on Wed, 02 Dec 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season. In the UK this match is on Sky Sports.
- 02 JanSunderland vs HullStadium of Light
- 02 JanLiverpool vs CoventryAnfield
- 05 JanSunderland vs LiverpoolStadium of LightThis match
- 16 JanChelsea vs SunderlandStamford Bridge
- 16 JanLiverpool vs PalaceAnfield
More Sunderland and Liverpool predictions
- 02 DecLiverpool vs SunderlandPremier League, 01:30 IST, next day
- 16 JanChelsea vs SunderlandPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 23 JanSunderland vs Coventry CityPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 16 JanLiverpool vs Crystal PalacePremier League, 20:30 IST
- 23 JanManchester United vs LiverpoolPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 05 JanArsenal vs BrentfordPremier League, 01:00 IST, next day
Sunderland vs Liverpool: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Sunderland vs Liverpool?
Our pick is Liverpool. We rate Sunderland at 19%, the draw at 21% and Liverpool at 60%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Sunderland vs Liverpool in India?
The game starts at 01:45 IST, next day India time on Tue, 05 Jan 2027, which is 20:15 in the UK, at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. TV picks can move the date, so check closer to the day.
What is the best bet for Sunderland vs Liverpool?
Liverpool or draw is the safer option at 81%. The value pick is both teams to score: Yes (56%). Check the line-ups before you bet.
Sunderland vs Liverpool match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Liverpool favourite hain. Sunderland ka chance 19%, draw 21% aur Liverpool ka chance 60% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-2 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Is it legal to bet on the Premier League in India?
Not for real money online. India's Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, including betting, along with their advertising and payment processing. Our legal guide explains what is still allowed. This is not legal advice, and you must be 18 or over.
Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Liverpool?
We rate both teams to score at 56%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 58%.
What is the score prediction for Sunderland vs Liverpool?
We predict 1-2, with 0-0 at half-time. The single most likely exact score in our model is 1-1 at 10%.
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.