Our Sunderland vs Leeds Prediction: 2-1
Sunderland vs Leeds in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 28, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Sunderland vs Leeds 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 – Brighton vs Sunderland
Sunderland must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England Premier League draw against Brighton on December 20. In that match, Sunderland had 44% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brighton | 56% | 13 (4) | 1.29 | 66 |
 Sunderland | 44% | 8 (6) | 1.38 | 57 |
Leeds's Last Match – Leeds vs Crystal Palace
Leeds will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-1 England Premier League victory over Crystal Palace on December 20. In that match, Leeds controlled 53% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leeds | 53% | 12 (8) | 2.91 | 51 |
 Crystal Palace | 47% | 7 (3) | 1.57 | 35 |
Sunderland vs Leeds Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.97 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.55 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Leeds average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Sunderland 12-11
Leeds 17-20
What are the odds for this match?
Sunderland to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.2
Leeds to win: @2.75
Lineups
Sunderland (4-2-3-1) : Robin Roefs, Nordi Mukiele, Dennis Cirkin, Omar Alderete, Trai Hume, Granit Xhaka, Lutsharel Geertruida, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee, Simon Adingra, Brian Brobbey
Leeds (3-5-2) : Lucas Perri, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk, Jayden Bogle, Brenden Aaronson, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor
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