Leeds United vs Sunderland Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Championship, February 17, 2025
Leeds United vs Sunderland Preview
- Tournament: Championship
- Date: Monday, Feb 17
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Elland Road, England
Sunderland will travel to Leeds United for their 33rd game of the 2024/25 Championship season at Elland Road. The Whites continue their push for a return to the Premier League and will receive an automatic promotion if they secure the title this season.
Hosts Leeds United boasts the best home record in the Championship this season and have lost only once on home soil. Despite their slow start to the campaign, the Whites are sitting second in the league table with 69 points after 32 games. Joël Piroe leads the goalscoring charts with 14 goals followed by Daniel James and Brenden Aaronson with eight each. Daniel James and Junior Firpo are topping the assists chart with six each.
Meanwhile, Sunderland is undergoing a dream run in the Championship and boasts the fourth-best away record in the division. They have lost only in their last eight meetings against the hosts and are sitting 4th in the Championship table with 62 points after 32 games. Wilson Isidor tops the scoring board with 11 goals whereas Trai Hume and Patrick Roberts have created five assists each.
Leeds United Team News
Leeds United defender Maximilian Wober is not expected to return to action until late June. Patrick Bamford remains the other absentee with his hamstring injury for the Championship side.
Sunderland Team News
As for the visiting side, defenders Ajibola Alese and Niall Huggins will not be available for this tie. Liverpool loanee Jayden Danns is sidelined until March whereas Romaine Mundle is out with a hamstring injury.
Leeds United vs Sunderland Predicted Lineups
Leeds United Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Meslier
Defenders: Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo
Midfielders: Tanaka, Gruev
Forwards: James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe
Sunderland Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Patterson
Defenders: Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin
Midfielders: Neil, Bellingham
Forwards: Roberts, Rigg, Le Fee; Isidor
Leeds United vs Sunderland Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 96 times in the past, with Leeds United winning 40 of those games. Sunderland have also won 35 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 21 games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| October 04, 2024 | Sunderland 2-2 Leeds United | League Championship |
| April 09, 2024 | Leeds United 0-0 Sunderland | League Championship |
| December 12, 2023 | Sunderland 1-0 Leeds United | League Championship |
| April 07, 2018 | Leeds United 1-1 Sunderland | League Championship |
| August 19, 2017 | Sunderland 0-2 Leeds United | League Championship |
Key Players to Watch in Leeds United vs Sunderland
Joël Piroe (Leeds United)
The Dutch forward has a great start to his Championship campaign and has found the back of the net on 14 occasions this season. With only 14 games left, Piroe is currently sitting as Leeds’ top scorer for the 2024/25 campaign.
Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
French forward Wilson Isidor who made his move permanent in the January transfer window has become a key player for the Black Cats this season. He has scored 13 goals for Sunderland since arriving on loan from Zenit last summer.
Leeds United vs Sunderland Prediction
Leeds United have made a remarkable start to the campaign and are coming off a 4-0 win over Watford. They would want to retain the top position in the Championship table this weekend and have enjoyed a 16-game unbeaten run. The promotion-chasing hosts will receive an automatic ticket to the Premier League next season and they have kept seven clean sheets in their most recent eight fixtures.
As for Sunderland, they are having an impressive campaign as they improved massively from their 16th-place finish last season. They have extended their unbeaten streak in the Championship to eight games with a 2-0 triumph over Luton Town in their latest game. The Black Cats are also considered as genuine contenders for promotion this season.
Predicted Score: Leeds United 3-1 Sunderland
Where to Watch Leeds United vs Sunderland Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Fancode |
FAQs
Q. When is Leeds United vs Sunderland?
A. The Leeds United vs Sunderland game will be played on 17th February at Elland Road.
Q. Where to watch Leeds United vs Sunderland live for free?
A. The game between Leeds United and Sunderland can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Leeds United vs Sunderland?
A. The predicted score for Leeds United vs Sunderland is 3-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Leeds United vs Sunderland?
A. Both Leeds United and Sunderland played 96 games. Leeds United have won 40 matches while Sunderland has managed 35 whereas the remaining 21 games ended in a draw.