Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Liverpool (6th, 9 pts) at Stadium of Light on Tuesday 5 January, kick-off 20:15.

Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10). Liverpool are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 7, conceded 4).

The last league meeting, in February 2026, finished Sunderland 0–1 Liverpool.

Varless AI expects around 1.2 goals for Sunderland and 1.4 for Liverpool, making Sunderland 32% to win, the draw 27% and Liverpool 41%.