Sunderland vs Liverpool: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sunderland prepare to host Liverpool on February 11, 2026, with kick-off at 21:15 under referee Kavanagh, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sunderland, currently 11th in the standings with 36 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 26 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Liverpool, sitting 6th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Sunderland and Liverpool have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Arsenal, Sunderland recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Roefs, Mandava, Alderete, Ballard, Mukiele, Diarra, Sadiki, Talbi, Le Fee, Hume, Brobbey. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Liverpool's last outing came against Manchester City, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Alisson, Kerkez, van Dijk, Konate, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitike. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Sunderland are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Liverpool are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Sunderland's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Liverpool's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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