Crystal Palace vs Sunderland: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Crystal Palace's unbeaten start to the season is backed to continue, with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland

• With maximum points so far from their home games, Sunderland will need to brush up away from home

• Despite injuries to Adam Wharton and Ismaila Sarr, Palace will look to dominate possession and attack with pace

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs Sunderland in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Sunderland

• Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Selhurst Park

Match Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Sunderland

Crystal Palace, coming off a strong win against Aston Villa and two solid draws against Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, will look to maintain their momentum. Their recent performances suggest a team capable of controlling games and defending well, which could pose problems for Sunderland's attack. Palace's ability to score and keep clean sheets will be crucial in this match, especially against a Sunderland side that has shown inconsistency in their recent results.

Sunderland, on the other hand, has had mixed results with wins against Brentford and West Ham but a loss to Burnley. Their home form has been impressive, but they will need to adapt to playing away from home. The Black Cats will rely on their attacking prowess to challenge Palace's defence, but Palace's forwards could exploit their defensive vulnerabilities. This game could be closely contested, with both teams looking to capitalise on their strengths.

Crystal Palace have shown good form recently, with a convincing win against Aston Villa and two draws against strong teams in Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. This run of games indicates a team that is hard to beat and capable of grinding out results. Their ability to score goals, as seen in the Villa match, combined with their defensive solidity, should give them confidence going into this game against Sunderland. If they can maintain their current level of performance, they are likely to come out on top.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Aston Villa (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Chelsea (A)

Sunderland's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins at home against Brentford and West Ham but a loss away to Burnley. Their form suggests that their performance can vary depending on the venue, which could be a concern for their trip to Crystal Palace.

The Black Cats' ability to score goals is evident, but their defence has shown weaknesses, particularly in the loss to Burnley. If they can shore up their defence and replicate their home form, they might challenge Palace, but it will be a tough task.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Burnley (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs West Ham United (H)

Historically, games between these two teams have been close. Sunderland have won two out of the last five encounters, including a big victory in 2017. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have demonstrated their ability to compete, with two wins and a draw in their last five meetings against Sunderland.

Recent Results

• Crystal Palace 0-4 Sunderland (04 Feb 2017)

• Sunderland 2-3 Crystal Palace (24 Sep 2016)

• Sunderland 2-2 Crystal Palace (01 Mar 2016)

• Crystal Palace 0-1 Sunderland (23 Nov 2015)

• Sunderland 1-4 Crystal Palace (11 Apr 2015)

• Chadi Riad (Cruciate Ligament Tear) - Out

• Eddie Nketiah (Hamstring) - Out

• Cheick Doucouré (Knee) - Out

• Adam Wharton (Muscle) - Doubt

• Ismaïla Sarr (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Caleb Kporha (Back) - Doubt

• Daniel Ballard (Groin) - Out

• Romaine Mundle (Hamstring) - Out

• Aji Alese (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Leo Hjelde (Achilles Tendon) - Doubt

• Luke O’Nien (Shoulder) - Doubt

• Dennis Cirkin (Wrist) - Doubt

• Henderson, Lacroix, Guéhi, Richards, Muñoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell, Pino, Kamada, Mateta

Crystal Palace's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defence with players like Guéhi and Lacroix, while also looking to exploit Sunderland's defensive weaknesses with attacking threats like Mateta and Pino.

• Roefs, Mandava, Mukiele, Alderete, Hume, Diarra, Xhaka, Sadiki, Fée, Talbi, Mayenda

Sunderland's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on their midfield to control the game, with players like Xhaka and Fée, while also hoping to use the pace of Mayenda and Diarra to break through Palace's defence.

• Will Hughes vs Granit Xhaka: This midfield battle will be crucial in determining which team can control the game's tempo.

• Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Nordi Mukiele: The duel between Crystal Palace's striker and Sunderland's defender could decide whether Palace can break through Sunderland's defence.

• Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace): His creativity in midfield could be key to unlocking Sunderland's defence.

• Robin Roefs (Sunderland): His performance in goal will be vital if Sunderland are to keep Palace's forwards at bay.

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