Sunderland AFC vs. Leeds United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 28
Sunderland AFC hosts Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday, with Sunderland AFC coming off a 0-0 draw versus Brighton & Hove Albion, and Leeds a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace. Find our prediction for this matchup below.
Offensively, Sunderland AFC is 15th in the Premier League (19 goals, 1.1 per match). And defensively, Leeds is 16th (31 goals conceded, 1.8 per match). In the Premier League, Leeds has put up 24 goals in 17 matches (12th in league), and Sunderland AFC has given up 17 in 17 games (second). Sunderland AFC has outscored opponents 19-17, and its +2 goal differential is eighth in the Premier League. Leeds has been outscored 31-24, and its -7 goal differential is 16th in the Premier League.
Sunderland AFC picked up a draw on December 20 against Brighton & Hove Albion, 0-0. Sunderland AFC took four fewer shots in the match, 12 compared to 16. Daniel Ballard took two shots for goalless Sunderland AFC in their match against Brighton. Leeds secured a 4-1 home victory against Crystal Palace in its last game on December 20, while outshooting Crystal Palace 19 to 10. Dominic Calvert-Lewin registered two goals to lead Leeds in the match.
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Sunderland AFC vs. Leeds Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland AFC +171 | Leeds +178 | 2.5 | +132 | -175 |
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Sunderland AFC vs. Leeds Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Sunderland AFC +171
- 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
- So far this season, Sunderland AFC has been favored in one match, and won.
- Thus far this season, Sunderland AFC (+171) has been at least this big a favorite in one game, and won.
- Sunderland AFC has a 36.9% chance of winning this match, 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
- The likelihood of Leeds winning this match is 36.0%, based on the moneyline.
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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