Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for kick off on 17 January, at 15:00. The game is set to take place at Stadium of Light, with Robert Jones officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Sunderland currently holding the 11th position in the table 4 points ahead of Crystal Palace. Sunderland have won 1 English Premier League match against Crystal Palace out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent draw with Aston Villa, Sunderland aims to claim a win. Sunderland have won 8 of their last 16 English Premier League matches at Stadium of Light. Crystal Palace's away record stands at 7 victories from 15 games. Following their 2-1 triumph over Newcastle, Crystal Palace have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Sunderland on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Sunderland have scored over 1.5 goals in 67% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 67% of games. Their total stands at 33 goals and 104 shots on target this English Premier League season. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have scored 35 goals with 115 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 68% of matches but conceded in 65% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Sunderland scored 2 goals while Crystal Palace scored 1 goal. Their last match on 17 January 2026 ended in 2-1 to Sunderland.