Sunderland will take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday, 17 January, in a match between two teams in need of a win.
Coming into the match, the visitors will still be reeling after their stunning defeat at the hands of Macclesfield, while the hosts are looking for their first league win since the middle of December.
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Sunderland vs Crystal Palace prediction: More misery for the Eagles
Key Stats
- Sunderland are yet to lose a match at home in the Premier League.
- Crystal Palace have lost their last four away matches in all competitions.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in five of Sunderland's last six Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Sunderland 1-0 Crystal Palace
Sunderland's cup win over Everton at the weekend may well have taken the Black Cats out of their slump. Back on home soil, they should now take that momentum and earn their first league in over a month.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A close match to call
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) 31.3%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Sunderland vs Crystal Palace odds illustrate just how evenly matched these two teams are on paper. Ladbrokes have given Sunderland a 38.5% chance of winning the match, while Crystal Palace have been given a 36.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Don't expect goals
Sunderland and Crystal Palace have only played against each other once since 2017, and that was earlier this season when they played out a boring 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park.
England Premier League 13/09/25
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Sunderland preview: AFCON players are returning
Sunderland were initially without six players due to AFCON, but that is now down to two, with Habib Diarra and Chemsidine Talbi set to battle it out in the final on Sunday. On the injury front, Regis Le Bris is without Arthur Masuaku, Aji Alese and Bertrand Traore.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo, Sadiki, Xhaka, Mayenda, Le Fee, Adingra, Brobbey
Last five results
- Everton 1-1 Sunderland
- Brentford 3-0 Sunderland
- Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland
- Sunderland 0-0 Man City
- Sunderland 1-1 Leeds
Crystal Palace preview: A ravaged squad
Oliver Glasner will have been privately disappointed that Senegal have made the AFCON final, as it means another weekend with Ismaila Sarr, who is seemingly key to how the Austrian likes to play. The Palace squad is also severely hampered by injuries, with Cheick Doucoure, Daniel Munoz, Eddie Nketiah, Nathaniel Clyne, Chadi Riad, Daichi Kamada, Caleb Kporha, and Rio Cardines all ruled out.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Devenny, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Pino, Johnson, Mateta
Last five results
- Macclesfield 2-1 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
- Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
- Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham
Player to watch: Brian Brobbey
Brian Brobbey has played an important role in Sunderland's impressive season back in the top flight, but goals haven't flowed quite as well as he would have hoped. With just three league goals to his name, the Dutchman will be hoping he can at least hit double figures by the end of the campaign.