Our Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Prediction: 1-1
Sunderland vs Crystal Palace in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Sunderland vs Crystal Palace prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sunderland's Last Match – Everton vs Sunderland
Sunderland will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England FA Cup draw against Everton on January 10. In that match, Sunderland saw 55% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Everton | 45% | 12 (3) | 1.32 | 71 |
 Sunderland | 55% | 11 (6) | 0.88 | 79 |
Crystal Palace's Last Match – Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 England FA Cup defeat at the hands of Macclesfield on January 10. In that match, Crystal Palace recorded 63% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macclesfield | 37% | 7 (4) | 0.76 | 40 |
 Crystal Palace | 63% | 8 (4) | 0.59 | 64 |
Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.03 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace average 0.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Sunderland 8-12
Crystal Palace 9-16
What are the odds for this match?
Sunderland to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.1
Crystal Palace to win: @2.75
Lineups
Sunderland (5-4-1) : Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo Mandava, Enzo Le Fee, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Romaine Mundle, Brian Brobbey
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1) : Dean Henderson, Jefferson Lerma, Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards, Justin Devenny, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Brennan Johnson, Yeremy Pino, Jean-Philippe Mateta