
Sunderland AFC vs. Leeds United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 28
Sunderland AFC, currently seventh in the Premier League, hosts 16th-place Leeds United on Sunday, in a top-half versus bottom-half matchup. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.
In the Premier League, Sunderland AFC has put up 19 goals in 17 games (15th in league), and Leeds has given up 31 in 17 matches (16th). Leeds is 12th in the Premier League in goals scored (24 overall, 1.4 per game), and Sunderland AFC is second in goals conceded (17 overall, one per game). Sunderland AFC is eighth in the Premier League in goal differential at +2. Leeds' goal difference (-7) is 16th in the Premier League.
Sunderland AFC's last game was a 0-0 draw away from home versus Brighton & Hove Albion and it was outshot by four in the match, 16 to 12. Sunderland AFC failed to score, but Daniel Ballard led the club with two shots. Leeds knocked off Crystal Palace 4-1 at home in its last game on December 20, outshooting Crystal Palace 19 to 10. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a team-high two goals for Leeds (on three shots).
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Sunderland AFC vs. Leeds Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland AFC +173 | Leeds +179 | 2.5 | +133 | -173 |
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Sunderland AFC vs. Leeds Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Sunderland AFC +173
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Sunderland AFC 2, Leeds 1
Sunderland AFC vs. Leeds Match Info
- Match Day: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Match Time: 9:00 AM ET
- Location: Sunderland, England
- Stadium: Stadium of Light
- TV: Telemundo, USA Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Sunderland AFC's Moneyline Performance
- Sunderland AFC has been favored in one match this season, and won.
- Sunderland AFC (+173) has been at least this big a favorite in one game, and won.
- The likelihood of Sunderland AFC winning this match is 36.6%, based on the moneyline.
Sunderland AFC's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enzo Le Fee | 16 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| Granit Xhaka | 17 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 |
| Wilson Isidor | 17 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Brian Brobbey | 14 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Daniel Ballard | 15 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
Sunderland AFC's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 12/20/2025 | A | D | 0-0 | 12 | 16 |
| Newcastle | 12/14/2025 | H | W | 1-0 | 4 | 4 |
| Manchester City | 12/6/2025 | A | L | 3-0 | 6 | 17 |
| Liverpool | 12/3/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 8 | 20 |
| Bournemouth | 11/29/2025 | H | W | 3-2 | 11 | 19 |
Leeds' Moneyline Performance
- Based on the moneyline, Leeds has a 35.8% chance of winning this match.
Leeds' Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 15 | 7 | 0 | 29 | 9 |
| Anton Stach | 16 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 18 |
| Lukas Nmecha | 14 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaka Bijol | 16 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sean Longstaff | 12 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
Leeds' Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 12/20/2025 | H | W | 4-1 | 19 | 10 |
| Brentford | 12/14/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 15 | 8 |
| Liverpool | 12/6/2025 | H | D | 3-3 | 12 | 16 |
| Chelsea | 12/3/2025 | H | W | 3-1 | 14 | 11 |
| Manchester City | 11/29/2025 | A | L | 3-2 | 5 | 17 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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