Sunderland welcome Leeds United to the Stadium of Light in the Premier League on Sunday 28 December. The game kicks-off at 2:00pm and can be seen live on Sky Sports. Find our match preview and best bets, which include a 5/2 anytime goalscorer, below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Score | 5/2 @ SkyBet (28.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | It’s been an enjoyable campaign for Dominic Calvert-Lewin who has now managed seven league goals this season. The former Everton man s looking to score in six Premier League appearances in a row for the first time in his career – the last Leeds player to score in six top-flight games in a row was John McCole in the 1959-60 campaign. At 5/2 he looks a massive price for a player on such a strong run at the moment. |
| Both Teams To Score – Yes | 10/11 @ Bet365 (52.4%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | There could be value here due to Leeds’ attacking numbers (222 shots, 24 goals) and Sunderland’s strong home threat. Only Manchester United have seen a higher percentage of their matches feature both teams scoring this season than Leeds, who have seen this bet land in 11 of 17 this term (65%). |
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
How both teams go into Sunderland vs Leeds
It’s been a sensational first half of the campaign for Sunderland, who, after 17 matches, sit sixth in the table, inside the European qualification places. The Black Cats have only lost four of their 17 outings (W7 D6 L4), and most recently picked up a point at Brighton in a goalless draw on the south coast.
Leeds have taken eight points from a possible 12 across their last four league outings, which has put some daylight between them and the relegation zone. In those matches, Leeds have wins over Chelsea and Crystal Palace, as well a point against Liverpool and Brentford. Survival remains the main aim for this season, but as we head towards the new year, they sit 16th on 19 points, six away from Burnley in 18th.
Sunderland team news
Sunderland are missing no less than six players who are away at AFCON. Luke O Nien is suspended.
Leeds team news
Dan James, Lukas Nmecha and Sean Longstaff are all out injured.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 6 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 17 | +2 | 27 |
| Leeds United | 16 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 19 |
Head-to-Head
The last six meetings between Sunderland and Leeds United have been fiercely contested, with three draws, two Leeds wins, and one Sunderland victory. Margins are usually tight, but Leeds have a slight edge in recent years.
Last 6 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17/02/25 | Leeds United 2-1 Sunderland | Championship |
| 04/10/24 | Sunderland 2-2 Leeds United | Championship |
| 09/04/24 | Leeds United 0-0 Sunderland | Championship |
| 12/12/23 | Sunderland 1-0 Leeds United | Championship |
| 07/04/18 | Leeds United 1-1 Sunderland | Championship |
| 19/08/17 | Sunderland 0-2 Leeds United | Championship |
Conclusion
With both teams enjoying a strong December in the Premier League, predicting the result looks a little tricky here. Instead, we like the look of both teams to score at 10/11, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score at a massive 5/2.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
