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Liverpool W vs Sunderland W Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.76 expected goals for Liverpool W and 1.70 for Sunderland W, a combined total of 4.46. That distribution gives Liverpool W the largest share of the 1X2 market at 60%, with the draw at 18%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 82% for over 2.5 goals and 76% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 60% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Liverpool W win

60.0% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.76 – 1.70

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Sunderland W away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Liverpool W to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 60%, against 60% / 18% / 23% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.76 goals for Liverpool W and 1.70 for Sunderland W, a combined 4.46 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 82% and both teams to score at 76%, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%.

Match result (1X2)

Liverpool W win60%
Draw18%
Sunderland W win23%

Double chance 1X

78%

Double chance 12

83%

Double chance X2

40%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals94%
Over 2.5 goals82%
Over 3.5 goals65%
Both teams to score76%

Correct score

  • 2–17.5%
  • 3–16.9%
  • 2–26.4%
  • 3–25.9%
  • 1–15.4%

Recent form

Liverpool W

    Sunderland W

    • 2026-10-18T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Newcastle United W · 1-0 (W)
    • 2026-10-04T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Leicester City FC W · 3-1 (W)
    • 2026-09-27T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Watford W · 2-1 (W)
    • 2026-09-23T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Liverpool W · 2-4 (L)
    • 2026-09-20T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Southampton W · 0-0 (D)

    Head-to-head

    Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

    Prediction conclusion

    The model's leading selection is Liverpool W win, at 60.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

    It puts both teams scoring at 76% and over 2.5 goals at 82%.

    A 60% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

    Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.