Sunderland vs Leeds United 25 October 2026 Prediction

Sunderland could remain at the bottom of the Premier League table if their losing streak continues. Leeds have not won often either, though they have competed well against some of the league’s strongest teams. Can Sunderland improve at the Stadium of Light, or will Leeds take advantage and claim all three points?

Sunderland: Defensive Problems and Poor Finishing

Sunderland enter Matchweek 8 in last place with four points. They have lost four straight league games and failed to score in three of them. That run includes losses to Arsenal (0-2) and Manchester City (3-5), two of the league’s strongest sides, followed by defeats to Brighton (0-2) and Bournemouth (0-2). The Bournemouth result needs some context: Danso was sent off in the 17th minute, leaving Régis Le Bris’s team a man down for most of the match. Even so, Sunderland’s finishing remains a concern ahead of the Leeds game.

Le Bris also has defensive absences to manage. Danso is suspended, while Ballard is recovering from a hamstring injury. With both center backs unavailable, Sunderland will need to adjust their back line. Brobbey, who has scored three goals in five Premier League appearances, should be ready by Sunday, according to the manager. His return would give Sunderland another option up front, although he is not certain to start.

Sunderland drew 1-1 with Lech in the Europa League on Thursday. They took 25 shots, including 11 on target, but scored only once. That did little to ease concerns about their scoring before facing Leeds.

Leeds: Consistent Results but Few Wins

Leeds enter the round in seventh place with 10 points. They have lost just one of seven Premier League games, with two wins and four draws. Daniel Farke’s side drew 1-1 at home against Manchester United last time out. Calvert-Lewin scored his fourth league goal in seven appearances, but his status for this match is uncertain. He, Stach and Okafor all missed training during the week. Farke hopes they will be available on Sunday.

Away from home, Leeds have beaten Nottingham Forest 1-0, earned a point against a Brighton side currently in the top three, and lost a close game to Arsenal, 2-1. Their limited number of road wins should be viewed in the context of those opponents.

Rodon is still recovering from a hamstring injury, while Joseph continues his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury. James completed a full week of training and is back in contention for a place in the lineup.

Sunderland vs Leeds Predicted Lineup

Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Roefs – Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Reinildo – Xhaka, Sadiki – Rigg, Le Fée, Angulo – Tuterov

Out or doubtful: Mundle, Ballard, Meunier (injured); Danso (suspended); Brobbey, Isidor (doubtful)

Manager: Régis Le Bris

Leeds (3-4-2-1): Trafford – Justin, Elvedi, Muharemovic – Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson – Aaronson, Wilson – Nmecha

Out or doubtful: Rodon, Joseph (injured); Calvert-Lewin, Stach, Okafor (doubtful)

Manager: Daniel Farke

Referee: Stuart Attwell

Attwell averaged 4.68 yellow cards per game last Premier League season, the highest rate among referees. He has shown 25 yellows in four matches this season, an average of 6.25 per game. He has also issued two red cards and awarded one penalty.

Sunderland vs Leeds Prediction: Leeds to Win at 2.51

Main prediction: Sunderland have lost four straight Premier League matches by a combined score of 11-3 and will be without center backs Danso and Ballard. Leeds have taken points from six of their seven league games, losing only to defending champion Arsenal (2-1). Sunderland also have less time to recover after playing in Europe on Thursday. Our pick is Leeds to win at 2.51.

Team total prediction: Sunderland have conceded 14 goals in seven Premier League games, an average of two per match, and are missing two center backs. Leeds have scored in eight of their nine competitive matches this season, including four goals against Newcastle, three against Chelsea and two against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup. Our pick is Leeds over 1.5 team goals at 2.51.