Liverpool are unbeaten in ten meetings with Sunderland, dating back to 2012. Meantime, the Black Cats have not won any of their last 20 visits to Anfield, their most recent victory coming in 1983.
Liverpool vs Sunderland preview
Liverpool have finally won a match, so can they start to rebuild some momentum? On Sunday, in a game that lacked quality, the Reds battled to a 2-0 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. Alexander Isak slotted home his first league goal for the club on the hour mark, before Cody Gakpo made the points secure towards the end.
Before this, Arne Slot's side had lost three successive matches by a three goal margin, the first time this had happened in over seven decades. They'd also lost six of their last seven Premier League fixtures, only beating Aston Villa since the Merseyside derby on 20 September, but Sunday's win has lifted them up to eighth. In the next seven days, the Reds travel to Leeds on Saturday and then Inter Milan in the Champions League, so will be desperate to claim a morale-boosting victory here.
Sunderland though kick off a point above the reigning champions, surely something no one would've predicted to be the case at this stage, so can they become the latest side to leave Anfield victorious? Well, on Saturday, Régis Le Bris' side fought back from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Stadium of Light. Enzo Le Fée's spot-kick commenced the fight back, Bertrand Traoré equalised just after half time before Brian Brobbey headed home the winner, sparking wild celebrations.
This maintains the Black Cats' unbeaten record on Wearside this season, winning four out of seven at home, while also bringing to an end their three match winless sequence. On the road meantime, Sunderland have already enjoyed victories at Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, so can the high-flying newly-promoted outfit at to Liverpool's misery?
Liverpool vs Sunderland head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 170.
- Liverpool Wins: 79. Draws: 39. Sunderland Wins: 52.
Liverpool team news
The headline news on Sunday was that, for the first time since April 2024, also at West Ham, bringing to an end a sequence of 53 matches, Mohamed Salah did not start a Premier League game. Having also smashed Frankfurt, the Reds have won both of the last two fixtures the Egyptian has been left on the bench, so Arne Slot has a big decision to make here.
Meantime, Joe Gomez came in at right-back, with Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong sidelined, while Andy Robertson could be rotated in for Miloš Kerkez on the opposite side. Dominik Szoboszlai will miss Saturday's trip to Elland Road if cautioned.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Sunderland: (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Gomez, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.
Liverpool player to watch vs Sunderland
Having belatedly scored his first Premier League goal in the red of Liverpool, can former Newcastle striker Alexander Isak now get one against Sunderland, having scored twice at the Stadium of Light two years ago?
Sunderland team news
Régis Le Bris tends to switch to a back five when facing tougher opposition, so Lutsharel Geertruida is likely to return in defence, with Chemsdine Talbi the most-likely attacker to be sacrificed.
That aside, no changes are forecast. Omar Alderete returned at the weekend, having sat out the previous four matches, while Wilson Isidor could continue to lead the line, chosen over super sub Brian Brobbey. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki would miss Saturday's trip to Man City if booked.
Sunderland predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (5-3-2): Roefs; Mukiele, Geertruida, Alderete, Ballard, Reinildo; Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fée; Traoré, Isidor.
Sunderland player to watch vs Liverpool
Robin Roefs has the highest save percentage in the Premier League, saving 45 of the 58 shots he has faced (78%), and the Black Cats will surely need him to be at his best in this one.
Liverpool vs Sunderland prediction
We are not particularly confidently backing Liverpool for victory in this one, although who knows at the moment, and Sunderland will certainly be no push-overs: Liverpool 2-1 Sunderland.
Liverpool vs Sunderland FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Liverpool vs Sunderland in the Premier League on TV channel?
Liverpool vs Sunderland in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Football & Ultra HD.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Liverpool vs Sunderland in the Premier League on live streaming?
Liverpool vs Sunderland in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Sunderland in the Premier League?
Liverpool vs Sunderland takes place on Wednesday 3 December 2025, with kick off at 20:15 (GMT), 15:15 (ET) & 12:15 (PT).