Liverpool vs Sunderland Prediction (3:15 am December 4), Premier League 2025-2026

Liverpool regained their spirit after a 2-0 victory over West Ham and are expected to continue to overcome difficulties when hosting Sunderland, an opponent that is inferior in class and history of confrontation.

Liverpool just had an important 2-0 victory over West Ham in round 13 of the Premier League, a result that was significant both in terms of points and spirit. In the context of the Merseyside team going through a series of unconvincing matches, three full points at a crucial moment helped coach Arne Slot and his team relieve pressure, while significantly improving their position on the rankings. Not only stopping at victory, Liverpool also brought many positive signals in terms of tactics.

Liverpool were buoyed by a 2-0 win and were confident of securing another three points at Anfield.

The most notable point was Arne Slot's bold decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench for the first time in 53 consecutive Premier League starts. This is a move that shows the Dutch coach is ready to make drastic changes to restructure Liverpool's playing style.

And this adjustment has brought about clear results as the team plays more freely, with more speed and versatility. Alexander Isak's first Premier League goal after 310 minutes of goallessness and Gakpo's decisive finish not only helped Liverpool win but also opened up hope for a better attack.

Ahead of round 14, both Liverpool and Sunderland have not been in impressive form. In the last five matches, each team has only won two, the rest are draws or losses, showing a lack of stability in the middle of the season. However, the superiority in class, home advantage and squad quality help Liverpool to be rated significantly higher.

Liverpool are the current Premier League champions and hold the record for being the most successful team in England with 20 titles. In just five years, they have won the title twice in the 2019-2020 and 2024-2025 seasons.

Sunderland, on the other hand, have won the English championship six times, but have never won it since the tournament was renamed the Premier League. For many years, Sunderland have been relegated to the lower leagues, and last season they had to go through a tense play-off round to win the right to return to the Premier League.

Sunderland are determined to create a surprise despite having to play away at Anfield, where they often face difficulties.

In terms of squad quality, Liverpool have world- class stars like Salah, Van Dijk and Alisson, who can change the game at any time. Sunderland do not have the same depth or class, which puts them at a huge disadvantage when facing strong teams in the top group.

The history of confrontation is also completely in favor of Liverpool. In the last 5 meetings, the home team Anfield won 3 and drew 2. More notably, Sunderland has not beaten Liverpool at Anfield for more than 40 years, since October 1, 1983. In the last 10 times they traveled to this "holy land", Sunderland lost 7 matches.

With a timely return, home field advantage and superior class, Liverpool are expected to win against Sunderland and continue to strengthen their position in the championship race this season.

Force information:

Liverpool : Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley are absent due to injury.

Sunderland : Habib Diarra and Aji Alese are absent due to injury.

Expected lineup:

Liverpool : Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Chiesa; Isak.

Sunderland : Roefs; Mandava, Geertruida, Ballard, Mukiele, Hume; Fee, Sadiki, Xhaka, Traore; Isidor.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Sunderland.

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