Premier League· Regular Season - 13· Anfield
Liverpool
Sunderland2 Dec
Liverpool vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.84
Expected goals
1.6 - 0.9
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More Liverpool vs Sunderland tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Liverpool +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XLiverpool or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Sunderland +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| X2Sunderland or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 1Liverpool to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Liverpool -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.49 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.13 | - |
| 2Sunderland to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Sunderland -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.24 | - |
Liverpool vs Sunderland preview & analysis
Match preview
Liverpool host Sunderland in the Premier League (Regular Season - 13) at Anfield on Wednesday, 2 December 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Liverpool arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 7. Most recently they beat Lask Linz 6-3 away. They're 9th in the table with 9 points from 6 games. Sunderland are struggling for results, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 10. Most recently they beat Torreense 2-1 away. They're 17th in the table with 4 points from 6 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Liverpool have won 3, Sunderland have won 0 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 3.2 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Liverpool narrow favourites: Liverpool 44%, draw 38%, Sunderland 18%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.6 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 47% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 54% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Liverpool 1-0 Sunderland.
Recent form
Liverpool- 14 OctALask Linz6-3
- 11 OctHManchester City0-3
- 20 SeptABournemouth1-0
- 15 SeptHTottenham3-1
- 12 SeptHFulham0-0
Sunderland- 15 OctATorreense2-1
- 10 OctHBrighton0-2
- 20 SeptAManchester City3-5
- 16 SeptHAZ Alkmaar1-0
- 12 SeptHArsenal0-2
Head to head
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 | Sunderland | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
Liverpool vs Sunderland: FAQ
What is the Liverpool vs Sunderland prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Liverpool 1-0 Sunderland.
Who is the favourite to win Liverpool vs Sunderland?
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Liverpool are favourites. Our model gives Liverpool a 44% chance of winning, Sunderland 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Liverpool vs Sunderland?
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We rate both teams to score at 47%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Liverpool vs Sunderland kick off?
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Liverpool vs Sunderland kicks off at 20:00 UTC on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool.