Liverpool host Sunderland at Anfield on Wednesday night (22:15 GMT+3) in a Premier League matchup that brings together two sides heading into a key phase of their season. The Reds are trying to rebuild momentum after an inconsistent run, while Sunderland arrive as one of the league’s surprise stories despite their mixed away form. Find the full match preview, predictions and betting analysis below.
Liverpool vs Sunderland Tips
- Liverpool vs Sunderland: Both Teams To Score ( at N/A)
- Liverpool vs Sunderland: Liverpool 2-1 ( at N/A)
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Liverpool vs Sunderland Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Draw |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Liverpool vs Sunderland Prediction
Liverpool’s shaky home form keeps this contest open
Liverpool may have steadied themselves with a 2-0 win at West Ham, but the broader picture remains uneven. Six defeats from 13 league matches underline how turbulent their title defence has been, and the numbers at Anfield tell their own story: four home losses already and nine defeats across their last 13 outings in all competitions. That’s a trend that can’t be overlooked.
Arne Slot rotated heavily at the weekend, resting Mo Salah, yet Liverpool still found enough attacking balance through Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, who finally opened his league account since joining from Newcastle. The spark is there, but defensive lapses continue to shape their season — they’ve conceded three or more in five of their last eight games, and the physical, set-piece-heavy nature of the league has consistently troubled them.
What does that mean for this game? Liverpool’s ability to score at home remains intact, yet their fragility in defensive duels suggests Sunderland are well-placed to create chances of their own, especially with eight of Liverpool’s 11 home matches clearing the over 2.5 line.
Tip: Both Teams To Score ( at N/A)
Sunderland’s away inconsistency could halt their progress
Sunderland head into a demanding stretch of fixtures — Liverpool now, Manchester City next, and a derby with Newcastle after that. Regis Le Bris’ side have been excellent at home, unbeaten in seven, but their away record has been less convincing: seven points from 18 available and all three league defeats coming on the road.
Still, this is a team with resilience. Their comeback from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 showed character and attacking drive, and they have already proven they can punch above their weight after winning at Stamford Bridge. The pressing question is whether that translates to Anfield, where they haven’t won in 18 league attempts.
Sunderland’s strength in physical contests and set pieces may trouble Liverpool, yet their inconsistency away from home and the hosts’ need to reassert control at Anfield tilt the balance slightly towards the Reds.
Tip: Liverpool 2-1 ( at N/A)
