Sunderland AFC
Football England - Premier League Stadium of Light Sat 17 Jan 10:00
Crystal Palace FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Premier League Betting Preview: Sunderland vs Crystal Palace

Sunderland host Crystal Palace at Stadium of Light, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 17 January.

Are Black Cats Value for This Game?

Sunderland look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The beauty of this bet is that we’ll get a return at -127 if the Black Cats get the better of Crystal Palace and money back if the game finishes in a draw.

No Goals When Teams Last Met

Sunderland were beaten in their last Premier League game and this was on their travels at Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford claimed a 3-0 win. The Wearside club enjoyed 49% possession and had three shots on target.

In their previous showing, Sunderland triumphed on penalties (1-1 AET) when visiting Everton in the FA Cup.

Crystal Palace drew 0-0 against Aston Villa in their previous Premier League game. This was on home soil at Selhurst Park. The Eagles had 40% possession and recorded five shots on goal.

Last time out, Palace were beaten 2-1 when visiting Macclesfield FC in the FA Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Palace and Sunderland saw the former host a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 Sunderland logo Sunderland 29 10 10 9 30 34 -4 30:34 40
14 Crystal Palace logo Crystal Palace 28 9 8 11 30 34 -4 30:34 35
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Sunderland – Last 10 League Games

Sunderland have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. Regis Le Bris' side have averaged 42.4% possession, 347.8 passes and 4.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 4.8 shots on goal, 16.6 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Top scorer Brian Brobbey has found the net 2 times, with Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Talbi, Bertrand Traore and Enzo Le Fee getting 1 goals each. Enzo Le Fee is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Robin Roefs keeping 3 clean sheets.

Crystal Palace – Last 10 League Games

Palace have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. The South London team have averaged 44.5% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.

Jean-Philippe Mateta and Daniel Munoz have scored 2, followed by Justin Devenny with 1. Adam Wharton has had 2 assists, with Dean Henderson notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fee, Romaine Mundle, Brian Brobbey.

Crystal Palace confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Dean Henderson (GK), Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Jefferson Lerma, Justin Devenny, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Brennan Johnson, Yeremy Pino, Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Sunderland vs Crystal Palace bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

Sunderland are available at odds of -127 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 for this Premier League game. We believe the home team can claim a victory.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Premier League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Sunderland vs Crystal Palace league stats:

  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Palace in any of their last 5 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Palace in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Palace in 2 consecutive games on the road.
Sunderland 0.0 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland Sunderland logo 1 - 0 Crystal Palace logo Crystal Palace

We’re predicting Sunderland to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +550. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Simon Adingra Over 0.5 Shots On Target +138 BetMGM logo

Simon Adingra (Sunderland) has totalled one or more shots on goal in his past two Premier League matches on home soil. We are in favour of betting the +138 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Simon Adingra Player Prop Odds

Brian Brobbey to Score +195 BetMGM logo

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) has registered two goals in his past five Premier League matches on home soil. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +195 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Brian Brobbey Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Crystal Palace Over 4.5 Corners -106 BetMGM logo

In their past two away matches, Crystal Palace have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last three Sunderland home games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Palace Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -106 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sunderland Logo Sunderland
Total
9.70 4.00 5.70
Home
8.20 3.70 4.50
Away
9.20 3.60 5.60
Crystal Palace Logo Crystal Palace
Total
8.30 4.00 4.30
Home
8.40 4.10 4.30
Away
10.20 4.00 6.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Sunderland 0.0 +123
Total Goals Under 2.5 -149
Shots On Target Simon Adingra Over 0.5 +138

If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got Sunderland on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, less than three goals to be scored and also Simon Adingra (Sunderland) to finish with at minimum of one shot on target.

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Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

The bookies have priced up the draw at +210 on the Full-Time Result, with Sunderland available to back at betting odds of +138. Crystal Palace are +225 to win this Premier League clash.

Sunderland and Palace can be backed at +195 and +270 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +110.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. An alternative angle is Both Team to Score where you can back both BTTS Yes and BTTS No at -115.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta Heads First Goalscorer Market

Favourite Jean-Philippe Mateta is priced at +420 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +180.

Player Goals
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
First
+180
Anytime
+420
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Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
First
+190
Anytime
+430
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
First
+190
Anytime
+440
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Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)
First
+250
Anytime
+550
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Player Shots On Target
Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-222
Under 0.5
+125
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Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
+112
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Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
+105
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Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-149
Under 0.5
-118
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Player Shots
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
Over 2.5
+118
Under 2.5
-
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Over 2.5
-167
Under 2.5
-
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Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)
Over 2.5
+102
Under 2.5
-
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Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)
Over 2.5
+105
Under 2.5
-
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Sunderland Aiming to Continue Strong Home Form

Sunderland have gone unbeaten at Stadium of Light in the last ten games. The Wearside club have six draws and four victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Palace have racked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sunderland logo Sunderland Home Stats 4-6-0 2.30 1.40 0.90 3 7 7 3
Crystal Palace logo Crystal Palace Away Stats 5-1-4 2.30 1.20 1.10 5 5 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Head to Head
Team Stats
Sunderland logo Sunderland League Stats
Crystal Palace logo Crystal Palace League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Lineups & Team News

Check the Sunderland vs Palace team news before you place your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Robin Roefs
20 Nordi Mukiele 5 Daniel Ballard 15 Omar Alderete 17 Reinildo
34 Granit Xhaka 27 Noah Sadiki
32 Trai Hume 28 Enzo Le Fee 14 Romaine Mundle
9 Brian Brobbey
1 Dean Henderson
26 Chris Richards 5 Maxence Lacroix 8 Jefferson Lerma 55 Justin Devenny
20 Adam Wharton 19 Will Hughes 3 Tyrick Mitchell 11 Brennan Johnson
10 Yeremy Pino 14 Jean-Philippe Mateta

Crystal Palace Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Sunderland Substitutes

  • 1Anthony Patterson
  • 3Dennis Cirkin
  • 4Daniel Neil
  • 6Lutsharel Geertruida
  • 11Chris Rigg
  • 12Eliezer Mayenda
  • 13Luke O'Nien
  • 18Wilson Isidor
  • 24Simon Adingra

Crystal Palace Substitutes

  • 12Christantus Uche
  • 23Jaydee Canvot
  • 24Borna Sosa
  • 30Daniel Imray
  • 31Remi Matthews
  • 34Chadi Riad
  • 42Kaden Rodney
  • 44Walter Benitez
  • 86Joel Drakes-Thomas

Previous Sunderland Lineups

10 Jan FA Cup
Everton 1-4 Sunderland
07 Jan Premier League
Brentford 3-0 Sunderland
04 Jan Premier League
Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland
01 Jan Premier League
Sunderland 0-0 Man City
28 Dec Premier League
Sunderland 1-1 Leeds
20 Dec Premier League
Brighton 0-0 Sunderland

Previous Crystal Palace Lineups

10 Jan FA Cup
Macclesfield FC 2-1 Crystal Palace
07 Jan Premier League
Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa
04 Jan Premier League
Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace
01 Jan Premier League
Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
28 Dec Premier League
Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham
23 Dec EFL Cup
Arsenal 9-8 Crystal Palace

Injuries & Suspensions

Sunderland Injury Table
Type Name Info
Romaine Mundle Thigh
Dennis Cirkin Thigh
Reinildo Knee
Brian Brobbey Groin
Nordi Mukiele Calf
Jocelin Ta Bi Ankle
Jenson Seelt Knee
Crystal Palace Injury Table
Type Name Info
Maxence Lacroix Red card (direc
Jefferson Lerma Thigh
Jean-Philippe Mateta Knee
Edward Nketiah Hamstring
C. Oumar Doucoure Knee
Team Squads

Sunderland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Regis Le Bris

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Robin Roefs 22 G 21 1890 21 0 0 0 2 0
Granit Xhaka 34 M 21 1871 21 0 1 5 4 0
Trai Hume 32 D 21 1743 19 2 0 1 5 0
Nordi Mukiele 20 D 19 1710 19 0 1 1 3 0
Enzo Le Fee 28 M 20 1576 18 2 2 4 5 0

Crystal Palace Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Oliver Glasner

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Dean Henderson 1 G 21 1890 21 0 0 0 2 0
Maxence Lacroix 5 D 21 1890 21 0 0 2 3 0
Tyrick Mitchell 3 D 21 1883 21 0 1 0 4 0
Marc Guehi 6 D 20 1800 20 0 2 2 4 0
Jean-Philippe Mateta 14 F 21 1730 21 0 8 0 2 0
England FlagPremier League Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 29 19 7 3 58:22 64
2 Man City 28 18 5 5 57:25 59
3 Man United 28 14 9 5 50:38 51
4 Aston Villa 28 15 6 7 38:30 51
5 Liverpool 29 14 6 9 48:39 48
6 Chelsea 28 12 9 7 49:33 45
7 Brentford 29 13 5 11 44:40 44
8 Everton 29 12 7 10 34:33 43
9 Bournemouth 29 9 13 7 44:46 40
10 Fulham 28 12 4 12 40:42 40
11 Sunderland 29 10 10 9 30:34 40
12 Brighton 28 9 10 9 38:35 37
13 Newcastle 28 10 6 12 40:42 36
14 Crystal Palace 28 9 8 11 30:34 35
15 Leeds 29 7 10 12 37:48 31
16 Tottenham 28 7 8 13 38:43 29
17 Nott’m Forest 28 7 6 15 26:41 27
18 West Ham 28 6 7 15 34:54 25
19 Burnley 29 4 7 18 32:58 19
20 Wolverhampton 30 3 7 20 22:52 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 14 11 2 1 34:9 35
2 Arsenal 14 11 2 1 33:9 35
3 Man United 14 9 3 2 27:16 30
4 Aston Villa 14 9 2 3 20:11 29
5 Liverpool 14 8 3 3 26:16 27
6 Sunderland 14 7 5 2 22:13 26
7 Fulham 14 8 2 4 24:17 26
8 Brentford 14 7 4 3 24:15 25
9 Bournemouth 15 6 7 2 21:15 25
10 Brighton 14 6 6 2 22:15 24
11 Chelsea 14 6 5 3 23:16 23
12 Newcastle 14 7 2 5 26:23 23
13 Leeds 15 6 4 5 22:20 22
14 Everton 15 5 4 6 18:19 19
15 Crystal Palace 14 3 6 5 14:18 15
16 Nott’m Forest 14 3 4 7 13:19 13
17 West Ham 14 3 3 8 17:27 12
18 Wolverhampton 16 3 3 10 17:31 12
19 Tottenham 14 2 4 8 17:22 10
20 Burnley 14 2 4 8 15:23 10