Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17, 2026 | Stadium of Light | Premier League | 15:00 GMT

We come to you with action from the English Premier League upon the ending of the FA Cup last weekend. Here, Sunderland look to compile the misery on visitors Crystal Palace following their shock exit from the FA Cup. These sides meet in the Premier League this weekend, with the Black Cats hoping to reignite their European push as we enter the second half of the campaign.

Both teams were in cup action last weekend, but only one of these sides managed to make it through to the fourth round. The side from Wearside managed to send Everton packing in an impressive display at the Hill Dickinson Stadium where they won 3-0 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes. As for The Eagles, well we all know how they got on. A Yeremy Pino free-kick wasn’t enough for the FA Cup holders, who were knocked out by sixth-tier Macclesfield FC.

We believe that this match has the tools be an enticing tie. Football Park has gone for the favourite on paper, with a Sunderland win against a side whose poor form has seen them lose so much confidence that they lost to Macclesfield. We have paired this up with the both teams to score market, with BOYLE Sports offering an enticing price boost on this one.

Key Betting Tip: Sunderland to win & BTTS at 6.00 odds on BOYLE Sports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

This match looks exciting from the outlook of a home win. Despite a very impressive start to the campaign, Palace have not won a game since defeating Shelbourne in the second week of December, a run of nine games. As for The Black Cats, they have gone against the curve, by still being in a good position to push for European football despite many believing they would have fallen behind by now.

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Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Lineups

Sunderland Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs; Dennis Cirkin, Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, Trai Hume; Granit Xhaka, Lutsharel Geertruida; Simon Adingra, Enzo Le Fee, Eliezer Mayenda; Brian Brobbey.

Team News: Last week’s penalty hero Roefs is expected to be in between the sticks, with only Ajibola Alese expected to be out with a shoulder injury.

Crystal Palace Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson; Marc Guehi, Maxence Lacroix, Jaydee Canvot; Tyrick Mitchell, Will Hughes, Adam Wharton, Justin Devenny; Yeremy Pino, Brennan Johnson; Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Team News: Palace’s poor form could be down to their ongoing injury crisis which sees a whopping nine players out with injury. Caleb Kporha, Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, Daichi Kamada, Daniel Munoz, Eddie Nketiah, Jefferson Lerma, Nathaniel Clyne, and Rio Cardines are all sidelined.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace: League Story So Far

That moment Tom Watson slotted away the winner in the playoff final at final is something that will stick with Sunderland fans for years to come. Their Premier League comeback has been nothing short of extraordinary, winning a third of their 21 matches in the league, currently residing in 10th place, just three off the top four – even finding themselves in second place after beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier on this term. Their record at home this season is still unblemished, losing none of their 10 games at the Stadium of Light, they will be eager to continue that run here.

As for Palace, a season which promised so much after their FA Cup victory, entering the Conference League, but it has been a very rocky road for them thus far. They started the campaign magnificently well despite losing Eberechi Eze to Arsenal in the summer. However, mid-way through December, their form has taken a big hit which has seen them drop down to 13th.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

Starting in the 2013/14 Premier League season, these sides have locked horns on nine occasions, but their meeting in September was the first time they had met since 2017, due to Sunderland’s eight-year hiatus from the topflight. What results was 0-0, making the record dead-even; three wins apiece and three draws.

Sunderland and Crystal Palace: Recent Matches Analysis

Sunderland Last 5 Matches:

• Sunderland p1-1 Everton (A) - FA Cup
• Sunderland 0-3 Brentford (A)
• Sunderland 1-1 Tottenham (A)
• Sunderland 0-0 Man City (H)
• Sunderland 1-1 Leeds (H)

The Black Cats come into this game off the back of a nice break which has followed what has been a very congested and tough fixture list in the past fortnight. They have navigated their way through this very strongly, earning big draws with Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as of course the penalty victory over Everton, where they will now meet Oxford United in the fourth round.

Crystal Palace Last 5 Matches:

• Palace 1-2 Macclesfield (A) - FA Cup
• Palace 0-0 Villa (H)
• Palace 0-2 Newcastle (A)
• Palace 1-1 Fulham (H)
• Palace 0-1 Tottenham (H)

This festive period has been very difficult for The Eagles, who have not been able to gain as strong results as Sunderland managed to muster up. There defeats in their last four, scoring just twice in the process suggests their key area to improve – this is showcased perfectly by them only able to produce an xG of 0.78 against a National League North outfit.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a home win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Sunderland to win & BTTS @ 6.00 - Recent form suggests confidence in a home victory. With a staggering 33.3% chance of a Sunderland win, and a 65.8% chance of both teams finding the net according to our incredible in-house algorithm, this seems like a strong value option.

Key Players to Watch: Sunderland vs Crystal Palace

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland): We could have picked either Roefs or Xhaka for this spot, but the Swiss captain has been so influential since joining in the summer, and has been the linchpin in this side. His influence on his side’s success are evident in the following statistics: creating more chances than 69% of other midfielders, 50% more defensive contributions, and more touches than 94%.

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace): The Frenchman has been in strong form this campaign. Not as good as he has been the past two seasons, but Mateta has shown he is still a handy finisher in front of goal. He leads the way in the Palace scoring charts with eight goals, and in a side currently struggling to find the net, he will be required to deliver.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace Match Facts

Referee: Robert Jones.

Broadcast Details:

UK/INT’L: Palace TV+ at 15:00 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Sunderland, England, the Stadium of Light can hold up to just over 49,000 supporters, and this venue is expected to be packed for this clash, with this clash having much at stake for both sides.

Sunderland vs Crystal Palace: Final Prediction

Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace