Liverpool vs Sunderland preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

Liverpool will come into this match to prove that their last win was not a fluke but the beginning of their comeback in the season. Meanwhile, the visitors have been a revelation this season, causing upsets, even to the big boys in the league.

Liverpool is having a very difficult first half of the season, making it a herculean task to defend their title. However, the Reds come into this match after enjoying a morale-boosting victory as they claimed a 2-0 triumph against West Ham United in the weekend. 

Arne Slot's team, who are 8th on the EPL table with 21 points and this match will have a good opportunity to climb the ladder on the table should they overcome their visitors.

The newly promoted side, Sunderland, is having an impressive season so far. Their 3-2 victory against Bournemouth leaves them 6th on the Premier League table with 22 points.

A shot at a European competition next season will be an awesome reward for the Black Cats with this performance. Regis Le Bris hopes his men remain focused on picking up at least a point against their host.

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The last 10 meetings between these two teams see Liverpool record a better H2H against Sunderland (W6, D4), meaning the visitors are without a single win in those matches. In fact, the Black Cats have not won a game at Anfield since 1983.

Arne Slot will leave out Jeremie Frimpong, Giovanni Leoni, and Conor Bradley from the squad due to injuries. However, the coach will likely use Mo Salah in this match, after keeping him on the bench in the win against West Ham.

After ending his 7-match drought with the opener at the weekend, Alexander Isak will still lead the attacking line as he will be supported by Florian Wirtz and Gakpo.

For Sunderland, the coach has most of his key players available to travel and feature in this match. Only Habib Diarra and Aji Alese will miss out on the game. 

Le Bris will most likely have Brobbey lead the attack. The striker has proven to be an important asset to the team, having contributed to 3 goals in the last 5 matches.

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Jones, Van Dijk, Konate,  Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Wirtz; Isak

Sunderland (5-2-1-2): Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Geertruida, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Le Fee; Brobbey, Traore

Despite Liverpool's inconsistent performances this season, the EPL champions are still the clear favourites coming into this fixture. The odds on LiveScore Bet and other betting platforms favour the home team to win. 

Matches between these two teams often see goals scored, as 7 out of the last 10 matches produced over 1.5 goals. The Reds have scored at least one goal in 9 of those 10 matches.

Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Sunderland

Bet on Liverpool to win

Over 1.5 goals

Both teams to score - Yes