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Sunderland host Leeds United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon bottom of the Premier League table.
The Black Cats have struggled this season after an amazing seventh-placed finish in 2025/26.
Meanwhile, Leeds are currently occupying that same position in what has been a strong start for the Whites.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Sunderland vs. Leeds United key stats
- Sunderland have lost their last four league games.
- Leeds have drawn more Premier League matches than any side in 2026 (13).
- Sunderland have won just once in eight Premier League home head-to-heads (D1, L6).
Sunderland vs. Leeds United preview: Black Cats to salvage a draw?
Sunderland vs Leeds — Tale of the Tape
| Sunderland | vs | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| 20th | Position | 7th |
| 4 | Points | 10 |
| 6 | Goals For | 9 |
| 14 | Goals Against | 6 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 17th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 7th (A) |
Sunderland perhaps punched above their weight last season as a newly-promoted side.
Now, with Europe to juggle as well as the Premier League, they find themselves bottom.
Sunderland have won just once in five games in all competitions (D1, L3).
The Black Cats are struggling under Regis Le Bris, but at least have home advantage here.
They appear to have no fresh injury concerns after drawing 1-1 at Lech Poznan in the Europa League in midweek.
The same cannot be said for Leeds, who have plenty of fresh doubts themselves.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the main one, but Noah Okafor and Anton Stach could also miss out.
Nine of Leeds' last 12 away league matches have seen both teams score.
That was their front three in their 1-1 draw with Manchester United last weekend, so Daniel Farke's side may be rusty going forward.
Still, they will believe they can get a result given their superior form.
Sunderland vs. Leeds United form guide & betting tips
| Sunderland | vs | Leeds |
|---|---|---|
DLLLL |
Form | DWDLD |
| 1 | Points | 6 |
| 20th | Form Table | 9th |
| 4 | Goals For | 7 |
| 12 | Goals Against | 5 |
LLWLD |
Form (All Comps) | LWDLD |
Whispers predicts: Sunderland 1-1 Leeds United
Leeds are 8/5 (2.60) favourites, but given their patchy form and injury worries, we are happy to back against the bookies.
The Draw at 23/10 (3.30) appeals, while Under 2.5 goals at 8/11 (1.73) could also come through, with both teams among the lowest scorers in the division.
Our final pick focuses on corners, as seven of Sunderland’s previous nine league matches produced nine or fewer.
Under 8.5 corners at 11/8 (2.38) therefore provides value, while out prediction of a 1-1 draw is available at 6/1 (7.00).
> Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 | Likelihood: High
> Under 8.5 corners at 2.38 | Likelihood: Medium
> Draw at 3.30 | Likelihood: Low