Liverpool vs Sunderland Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Joe Vaughan 03 Mar 2026
  • Liverpool host Sunderland at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday night with the aim of building on Sunday’s win at West Ham.

    The champions have endured a rough time this season, losing nine of their last 13 matches, but claimed a 2-0 victory against the Hammers to relieve some pressure on manager Arne Slot.

    The Reds now take on the Black Cats and this promises to be an intriguing encounter with Regis Le Bris’ side sixth in the table having impressed on their return to the top-flight.

    Fighting back from two goals down to beat Bournemouth on Saturday, Sunderland showed their character and will prove a tough test for Liverpool.

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Liverpool vs Sunderland Predictions

  • Full Time Result: Liverpool Win
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • Both Teams To Score: Yes
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  • First Goalscorer: Alexander Isak

Liverpool vs Sunderland Tips

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Why We’re Backing Liverpool Win & BTTS @ 15/8 with Bet365

  • Liverpool have an opportunity to earn successive wins in the Premier League for the first time since September following an impressive display at West Ham. The Reds deserved the 2-0 victory and now face Sunderland at Anfield.
  • With summer signing Florian Wirtz having more of an influence, Reds fans will be hoping the Germany international follows up with another impactful performance.
  • Despite Sunderland’s strong showing this season, the Black Cats have only taken four points on the road and, though they won at Stamford Bridge, getting a result under the lights at Anfield will be a tough test and it’s likely Liverpool will come out on top with home advantage.
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Why We’re Backing Alexander Isak First Goalscorer @ 19/5 with BetMGM

  • Alexander Isak’s drawn out summer transfer and injury problems since joining Liverpool have meant his Reds career has taken months to get going, but the Sweden international finally netted his first Premier League goal for the club on Sunday.
  • The forward has already proved at Newcastle that he is a top striker who can find the net on a regular basis and now he is off the mark, Isak can get his first league strike at Anfield.
  • Starting at West Ham, the plan for Arne Slot was always to bring the striker off after an hour and so Isak can expect to take to the field again against Sunderland.
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Liverpool Form/Stats

  • Liverpool have kept three clean sheets in their last six games across all competitions.
  • The Reds have failed to score in just two Premier League matches this season.
  • Liverpool last hosted Sunderland in November 2016 and won 2-0.

Sunderland Form/Stats

  • Sunderland have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last five matches
  • The Black Cats have lost 13 of their 16 Premier League away games against reigning champions
  • Sunderland last won at Anfield way back in October 1983 when Gary Rowell scored from the penalty spot to earn a 1-0 victory

Player to Watch

Liverpool’s short-lived club record signing Florian Wirtz has struggled to get going in the Premier League and the attacking midfielder’s slow start coincides with the Reds’ nightmare run.

However, against West Ham, the Germany star looked brighter and earned the Man of the Match award. It will be interesting to see if Wirtz can follow up with another standout showing.

Liverpool vs Sunderland Head-to-Head Record 

  • Sunderland 2-2 Liverpool, January 2017
  • Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland, November 2016
  • Liverpool 2-2 Sunderland, February 2016
  • Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool, December 2015
  • Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool, January 2015
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