Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Crystal Palace (15th, 4 pts) at Stadium of Light on Saturday 19 December, kick-off 15:00.

Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10). Crystal Palace are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 11).

The last league meeting, in January 2026, finished Sunderland 2–1 Crystal Palace.

Varless AI expects around 1.5 goals for Sunderland and 1.0 for Crystal Palace, making Sunderland 46% to win, the draw 28% and Crystal Palace 26%.