Liverpool vs Sunderland Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Liverpool claimed a rot-stopping victory over West Ham on Sunday, but now entertain a Sunderland side who are defying expectations this season.

Kick-off date/time: 3 December 2025 at 8:15 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – NBC

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Peacock Premium

Liverpool team news: No returnees

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; Salah, Isak, Gakpo

Unavailable: Bradley (Injured), Frimpong (Injured), Leoni (Injured), Bajcetic (Injured), Danns (Injured)

Questionable:

Sunderland team news: Sadiki available

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki; Traore Le Fee, Taibi; Brobbey

Unavailable: Alese (Injured), Diarra (Injured)

Questionable: Hjelde (Fitness), Cirkin (Fitness)

Liverpool vs Sunderland prediction

Liverpool claimed a much-needed 0-2 victory at West Ham on Sunday, which eased the pressure on manager Arne Slot somewhat. Alexander Isak's first Premier League goal for the Reds was also a plus point as the champions ended their three-game losing run in all competitions.

In one of the matches of the weekend, Sunderland produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Stadium of Light, with Brian Brobbey netting the winner for the Black Cats.

Although Liverpool kept a clean sheet last time out, they still look a defensively fragile side, while Sunderland have conceded in each of their last five games. All the ingredients look to be there for a high-scoring game, so with that in mind, over 2.5 goals is the tip at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Sunderland tip: Over 2.5 goals