Premier LeagueMatchday 8

Sunderland vs Leeds: prediction, tips and stats

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Our tips

Tip in 11d 9h

For matches from 3 pm UK time we publish the tips at noon, for earlier ones 3 hours before kick-off.

The match in numbers

1X2EloSunderland183434%28%Draw28%28%Leeds196437%44%
Goalsattack/defenceBTTS52%55%O2.546%50%|exp. goals 1.4 : 1.3
H2Hlast 5 meetings
  1. Leeds0:1SunderlandW
  2. Sunderland1:1LeedsD
  3. Leeds2:1SunderlandL
  4. Sunderland2:2LeedsD
  5. Leeds0:0SunderlandD
Sunderland's record: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss2.0 goals per match
Cornersleague corners9.7league 9.9under 9.5: 50%Expected corners: 9.7 in this match, 9.9 on average in the league.In this league 46% of matches end under 9.5 corners.
Yellow cardsleague yellows3.8league 3.8over 3.5: 53%Expected yellow cards: 3.8 in this match, 3.8 on average in the league.In this league 56% of matches end over 3.5 yellow cards.Chance of a red card in this match: 11%.
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Prediction: result and goals

Marketbookmakers' odds with the margin removedAttack/defenceour attack and defence ratings of the teams
Expected goals
Market1.2 : 1.3total 2.5Attack/defence1.4 : 1.3total 2.7
Sunderland : Leeds
Most likely scores
Market1-114%0-110%1-09%0-09%2-1—1-28%Attack/defence1-113%0-19%1-09%0-07%2-18%1-28%
MarketAttack/defence1-11-114%1-113%0-10-110%0-19%1-01-09%1-09%0-00-09%0-07%2-12-1—2-18%1-21-28%1-28%
OutcomeMarketAttack/defence
Under 3.5 goals76%72%72%
Over 1.5 goals72%74%74%
12 – no draw71%73%73%
X2 – away team avoid defeat65%62%62%
1X – home team avoid defeat62%64%64%
Under 2.5 goals54%50%50%
Both teams to score: yes52%55%55%
Both teams to score: no48%45%45%
Over 2.5 goals46%50%50%
2 – Leeds win37%36% · Elo 44%36%· Elo 44%
1 – Sunderland win34%38% · Elo 28%38%· Elo 28%
X – draw28%27% · Elo 28%27%· Elo 28%
Under 1.5 goals28%26%26%
Over 3.5 goals24%28%28%
Attack vs defence
Sunderland attack vs Leeds defenceattack1410defence1477−67 pts to the attack
Leeds attack vs Sunderland defenceattack1458defence1442+16 pts to the attack

1500 = league average, +100 pts = 1.2x the goals scored (attack) or 1.2x fewer conceded (defence). A description of both teams' strength turned into goals, not a tip: the model knows nothing of line-ups or motivation.

Shots on target, fouls, offsides

Shots on targetleague average
Under 8.5 · 61%likely fewer than usual in the leagueunderover 39%
We expect 7.9 in this match, 8.3 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
7.552%57%
8.539%45%
9.527%32%
10.518%21%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Sunderlandwe expect 4.2, league average 4.4 · chance of over 4.5: 41%
Leedswe expect 3.5, league average 3.9 · chance of over 3.5: 45%
Foulsleague average
Over 21.5 · 54%likely more than usual in the leagueunder 46%over
We expect 22.4 in this match, 21.0 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
20.561%52%
21.554%46%
22.547%36%
23.540%30%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Sunderlandwe expect 10.7, league average 10.3 · chance of over 10.5: 50%
Leedswe expect 11.9, league average 10.7 · chance of over 10.5: 62%
Offsidesleague average
Under 3.5 · 57%close to the league averageunderover 43%
We expect 3.4 in this match, 3.4 on average in the league.
LineChance of overLeague
2.565%63%
3.543%43%
4.525%23%
5.513%13%
Both teams combined. Main line in bold.
Each team on its own
Sunderlandwe expect 2.1, league average 1.8 · chance of over 1.5: 61%
Leedswe expect 1.3, league average 1.6 · chance of over 1.5: 36%

Counts cover 90 minutes, extra time excluded. Bookmakers settle on the league's official statistics, which can differ from ours by one.

League form

League position

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
7Leeds62318:59
17Sunderland61146:124
Full league table

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Sunderland vs Leeds?

It is an evenly matched game. Chances: Sunderland win 34%, draw 28%, Leeds win 37%. Chances from bookmaker odds with the margin removed.

How many goals will there be in Sunderland vs Leeds?

Expected goals: 2.5 (Sunderland 1.2, Leeds 1.3). Chance of over 2.5 goals: 46%. Most likely score: 1-1.

Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Leeds?

The chance that both teams score is 52%.

When is Sunderland vs Leeds?

The Premier League match kicks off 25 October 2026, 16:30 (UK time).