Newly-promoted to the Premier League, Sunderland return to cup affairs as they host League One outfit Huddersfield Town in a crucial EFL Cup clash at Stadium of Light on Tuesday, 26 August.
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Sunderland vs Huddersfield prediction: Black Cats to claim bragging rights
Key stats
- Sunderland have a loss and win each in their opening two Premier League games.
- The Black Cats have won just one of their previous five competitive games (D1, L3)
- Huddersfield are undefeated in three straight H2Hs dating back to 2003.
- The Terriers have claimed back-to-back clean sheet wins in League One.
Correct score prediction: Sunderland 2-0 Huddersfield
Despite a disappointing end to their 2024/25 EFL Championship season, Sunderland defied expectations by securing promotion, upsetting Sheffield United with their first play-off success in their fifth attempt. Regis Le Bris’ men stunned West Ham United 3-0 in their return to the Premier League, though a subsequent 2-0 loss to Burnley brough them back to earth.
The 2014 EFL Cup finalists now face a match-ready Huddersfield who strut into town following a fifth win from their opening six games of the new campaign, including a penalty shootout victory over Leicester City in the first round. Despite the Terriers’ momentum, we expect Sunderland’s top-flight quality to prevail, controlling the game early and sealing the win after halftime.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sunderland the favourites
- HOME: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sunderland have won three and lost six of their last 11 fixtures across all competitions. Nevertheless, bookmakers back the hosts to prevail with 4/7 (1.57) odds, suggesting a 63.6% probability of success.
Huddersfield, on the other hand, will look to continue their ascent with a third successive victory afte their 3-2 loss to Blackpool in mid-August. Priced at 9/2 (5.50) with a 18.1% win probability, they come into this fixture as clear underdogs.
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting in over a year
Huddersfield beat Sunderland in each of their last two meetings in the 2023/24 EFL Championship, while the Black Cats’ last H2H victory dates back to November 2022 – the hosts’ only win in five meetings.
England Championship 14/02/24
Huddersfield
Sunderland
England Championship 29/11/23
Sunderland
Huddersfield
England Championship 18/04/23
Sunderland
Huddersfield
England Championship 02/11/22
Huddersfield
Sunderland
Sunderland preview: A whole list of absentees
Le Bris misses the services of several of his players: Ajibola Alese, Dennis Cirkin, Leo Fuhr, Romaine Mundle and Luke O’Nein. Daniel Ballard and Nordi Mukiele are also questionable to star in this fixture.
Predicted lineup: Patterson (GK), Pembele, Seelt, Alderete, Huggins, Le Fee, Neil, Sadiki, Talbi, Mayenda & Adingra
England Championship 13/05/25
L
Coventry
1
Sunderland
0
England Championship 09/05/25
W
Coventry
1
Sunderland
2
England Championship 03/05/25
L
QPR
1
Sunderland
0
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Oxford Utd
2
Sunderland
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Blackburn
1
Sunderland
0
Huddersfield preview: Can they upset the odds?
Jacob Chapman, Anthony Evans and Mikel Miller are confirmed absentees against Sunderland.
Predicted lineup: Nicholls (GK), Gooch, Feeney, Wallace, Roughan, Vost, Kasumu, Ashia, Wiles, Roosken & Charles
England League 1 03/05/25
L
Leyton Orient
4
Huddersfield
1
England League 1 26/04/25
L
Exeter
3
Huddersfield
1
England League 1 21/04/25
L
Stockport
2
Huddersfield
1
England League 1 18/04/25
L
Cambridge Utd
2
Huddersfield
1
England League 1 12/04/25
L
Burton Albion
3
Huddersfield
0
Player to watch: Eliezer Mayenda
Despite enduring a poor preseason, failing to score in six friendlies, Mayenda is a real threat that could turn the tide against Huddersfield Town. He netted the opener in Sunderland’s impressive 3-0 victory over West Ham on the opening Premier League matchday, before firing a blank against Burnley.