Sunderland vs Huddersfield Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Sunderland vs Huddersfield

Premier League club Sunderland host League One side Huddersfield in this EFL Cup second round match at Stadium of Light, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 26 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Let’s Place a BTTS No Bet with Confidence

We’re not expecting both Sunderland and Huddersfield to find the net and that leads us to the Both Teams to Score market. We can back BTTS No and feel optimistic considering the odds of -120 are value.

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Defeat for Sunderland Last Time Out

Sunderland were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 Premier League loss against Burnley at Turf Moor. The Black Cats had the majority of the ball boasting 58% possession and one shot on target.

Huddersfield Town secured a 1-0 League One home win over Stevenage at John Smith's Stadium in their previous game.

In the first round of the EFL Cup, Huddersfield beat Leicester City at home on penalties (2-2 after 90 mins).

Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Anthony Patterson (GK), Niall Huggins, Nordi Mukiele, Arthur Masuaku, Harrison Jones, Chris Rigg, Daniel Neil, Enzo Le Fee, Patrick Roberts, Marc Guiu, Wilson Isidor.

Huddersfield confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lee Nicholls (GK), Lynden Gooch, Jack Whatmough, Murray Wallace, Sean Roughan, David Kasumu, Daniel Vost, Dion Charles, Leo Castledine, Cameron Ashia, Joe Taylor.

Sunderland vs Huddersfield Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Sunderland vs Huddersfield betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

The Both Teams to Score market offers us an attractive betting angle for this EFL Cup clash. We think at least one team will blank and that leads us to a BTTS No wager at -120.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide EFL Cup betting predictions.

Key Sunderland vs Huddersfield EFL Cup & league stats:

• The last 3 Sunderland matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 3 of the last 5 Huddersfield matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 2 Huddersfield matches have resulted in BTTS No

BTTS No Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you think that BTTS No is on the cards, there’s a chance to play the Result & Both Teams to Score market and include a Full-Time Result pick. Go for the team that will win without conceding.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland 1 - 0 Huddersfield

There’s the option to wager on Sunderland to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +550 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eliezer Mayenda to Score +150

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland) has managed three goals in his past five matches. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +150.

Latest Eliezer Mayenda Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+163

First

+450

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Sunderland vs Huddersfield Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Sunderland Win

The bookies have Sunderland as -139 favourites for this EFL Cup clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 58% likely to win. Huddersfield Town are seen as the most unlikely winner at +350.

Sunderland -0.75 at -110 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Huddersfield, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-139

X

+300

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+128

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-476

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+210

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-114

Eliezer Mayenda Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Eliezer Mayenda is available at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

First

+163

Anytime

+450

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Nectarios Triantis (Sunderland)

First

+195

Anytime

+1600

Noah Sadiki (Sunderland)

First

+195

Anytime

+2200

Marc Guiu (Sunderland)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Alfie May (Huddersfield)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Simon Adingra (Sunderland)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Bojan Radulovic (Huddersfield)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Patrick Roberts (Sunderland)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Dion Charles (Huddersfield)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Freddie Ladapo (Huddersfield)

First

+410

Anytime

+1150

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Marcus Harness (Huddersfield)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Dan Neil (Sunderland)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Jenson Seelt (Sunderland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Herbie Kane (Huddersfield)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Lasse Sørensen (Huddersfield)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Leo Castledine (Huddersfield)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Luke O'Nien (Sunderland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Sunderland Stats

Huddersfield Stats

Full-Time Result

• 1 win and 1 defeat in the previous 2 matches
• 1 wins have been recorded in the previous 1 home matches.

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals scored and 0.00 conceded in the previous 1 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 1 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 2 matches
• BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 1 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 2 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 1 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Sunderland vs Huddersfield Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Sunderland vs Huddersfield team news before you bet. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.