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 2025. 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 last round of the EFL Cup, Huddersfield beat Leicester City at home on penalties (2-2 AET).

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.

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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 Watch Live Bet Now

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Published 21:08, 24 August 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland Sunderland logo

1 - 0 Huddersfield logo

Huddersfield

There’s the option to wager on Sunderland to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +575 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

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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.

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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score No -120

Full-Time Result Sunderland -179

Anytime Goalscorer Eliezer Mayenda +150

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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 -179 favourites for this EFL Cup clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 64% likely to win. Huddersfield Town are seen as the most unlikely winner at +460.

Sunderland -1 on the Asian Handicap can be wagered at -108. A victory by two goals or more against Huddersfield means a full payout. A win by one and you will get all your stake refunded.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. 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

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Eliezer Mayenda Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Eliezer Mayenda is available at +430 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

Simon Adingra (Sunderland)

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

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Team Stats

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

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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.