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

• Crystal Palace tipped to maintain their unbeaten start with a 2-1 victory

• The fixture has swung both ways in recent meetings, delivering lots of goals

• Jean-Philippe Mateta expected to continue his fine form and cause problems for Sunderland

Explore Ladbrokes’ 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 are coming into this match with solid form, having not lost in their last three games. They've shown they can score, especially in their convincing win against Aston Villa. Expect them to control the game with their midfield and look to exploit Sunderland's defence with quick breaks. It's all about maintaining that momentum and keeping their home advantage.

Sunderland, on the other hand, have been a bit up and down. They've got wins at home but struggled away, as seen in their loss to Burnley. They'll need to be sharp and take their chances if they want to nick something from this game. It's going to be a tough ask, but they've shown they can surprise teams.

Crystal Palace are in good nick, unbeaten in their last three matches. Their 3-0 thrashing of Aston Villa away from home shows they've got the firepower to hurt teams. The draws against Nottingham Forest and Chelsea prove they can hold their own against tough opposition. This form should give them confidence going into the match against Sunderland.

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 have had mixed results recently. They've managed to win both their home games convincingly, but their away form let them down against Burnley. They'll need to be more solid defensively if they're to get anything from this trip to Crystal Palace. It's a big test for them, but they've shown they can rise to the occasion at times.

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, there’s very little to choose between the teams, with both claiming two wins and a draw in the last five encounters. Interestingly, there have been plenty of goals in these matches for both sides.

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) - 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, Muñoz, Mitchell, Lacroix, Guéhi, Richards, Pino, Kamada, Hughes, Wharton, Mateta

With a strong midfield that includes Kamada, Hughes, and Wharton, Crystal Palace will look to control the game and feed the ball to Mateta up front. Their backline, led by Guéhi and Lacroix, should provide a solid foundation to build from

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

Sunderland will rely on the experience of Xhaka in midfield to dictate play and create chances for Mayenda and Talbi up top. Their defence, with Alderete and Mandava, will need to be at their best to keep Crystal Palace's attack at bay.

• Will Hughes vs Granit Xhaka: A midfield battle that could dictate the flow of the game.

• Jean-Philippe Mateta vs Omar Alderete: Mateta's pace and finishing is tested against Alderete's defensive solidity.

• Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace): His pace and power up top could be key in breaking down Sunderland's defence.

• Granit Xhaka (Sunderland): His experience and ability to control the midfield will be crucial for Sunderland's chances.

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