Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Leeds United (5th, 9 pts) at Stadium of Light on Sunday 25 October, kick-off 16:30.

Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10). Leeds United are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 7, conceded 3).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Leeds United 0–1 Sunderland.

Varless AI expects around 1.2 goals for Sunderland and 1.2 for Leeds, making Sunderland 35% to win, the draw 29% and Leeds 36%. It shapes up as a tight one, with under 2.5 goals at 57%.