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Premier League Matchweek 20
Sunderland crestSunderlandDWLLW
20:15
Tuesday 5 January 2027 · UK time
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Stadium of Light, Sunderland Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Sunderland host Liverpool in Premier League Matchweek 20 on Tuesday 5 January 2027, 20:15 (UK time) at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

Sunderland sit 19th with 8 points from 10 matches, 10 points behind of 4th-placed Liverpool.

Sunderland are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5). Liverpool are in mixed form (3W 0D 2L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Sunderland a 18% chance of victory, Liverpool 53% and the draw 28%. It makes Liverpool the favourites, with expected goals of 0.66 against 1.34.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Sunderland vs Liverpool?

Kick-off is Tuesday 5 January 2027, 20:15 UK time.

Where is Sunderland vs Liverpool played?

The match is played at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.

Who is predicted to win Sunderland vs Liverpool?

Our Poisson data model rates Sunderland at 18%, the draw at 28% and Liverpool at 53%. The most likely single scoreline is 0-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.