Sports Illustrated Stadium | 2026 pre-season friendly | Friday, July 31 | 12:30am BST
With both sides looking for their first win in the Premier League Summer Series, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth Leeds vs Sunderland preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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Leeds Vs Sunderland Preview
Having succumbed to Championship outfit Wrexham on Sunday, Leeds will be hoping for a much improved showing in New Jersey. The Whites went down 3-2 to Ryan Reynolds’ side in what was their opening pre-season fixture.
Even though the Leeds vs Sunderland odds are evenly poised, the Black Cats will fancy their chances of securing the win. Regis Le Bris side have more minutes under their belt and are expected to field their strongest possible XI.
Leeds Vs Sunderland H2H Record
Ahead of Friday’s clash, Leeds boast the better H2H record against Sunderland. The English giants have shared the pitch a total of 99 times with the Whites registering 41 wins compared to the Black Cats 36. In the Premier League last season, the sides played out a 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light before the Mackems secured a 1-0 win at Elland Road.
Leeds Vs Sunderland H2H record:
- Leeds wins – 41
- Draws – 22
- Sunderland wins – 36
Leeds Vs Sunderland Team News
Wales international Harry Wilson is in line to start for Leeds in New Jersey. The 29-year-old recently moved to Elland Road from Fulham on a free transfer. Elsewhere, Anton Stach and Lukas Nmecha are also in line to feature from the off.
As for Sunderland, Chris Rigg and Enzo Le Fee are primed to occupy the central midfield births. Summer signing Thomas Meunier is still waiting to make his debut having been given extra time off after appearing for Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.
Leeds pre-season results:
- Leeds 2-3 Wrexham
Sunderland’s pre-season results:
- Liverpool 4-2 Sunderland
- York 0-5 Sunderland
Leeds Vs Sunderland Predicted Lineups
Sunderland predicted lineup:
Ellborg, Mukiele, Ballard, O’Nien, Reinildo, Browne, Hume, Le Fee, Rigg, Mundle, Isidor
Leeds predicted lineup:
Perri, Justin, Rodon, Cresswell, James, Ampadu, Stach, Bogle, Wilson, Gnonto, Nmecha
Leeds Vs Sunderland TV Channel And Live Stream
Supporters based in the UK can watch Leeds vs Sunderland live on Premier Sports 2 (12:30am kick-off). Alternatively, the pre-season friendly will also be streamed via LUTV and SAFC Live. Please note, subscription fees may apply.
*A valid TV license is required to watch live in the UK
Leeds Vs Sunderland Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Habib Diarra (Sunderland) scored the only goal of the game the last time the sides met.
- Leeds stats – The Whites are looking for their first pre-season win.
- Sunderland stats – The Black Cats have scored seven times in their two pre-season games.
Top Betting Angles for Leeds Vs Sunderland
- Over 3.5 goals (9/5)
- BTTS – Yes (8/15)
- Leeds win and BTTS (7/2)
Leeds Vs Sunderland Prediction
When it comes to Leeds vs Sunderland betting, it appears to be a tricky contest to call. Especially as both sides lost last time out but we fancy Harry Wilson’s reported inclusion for the Whites can help steer them to victory.
Prediction: Leeds 3-1 Sunderland (16/1)
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Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to match outcomes. All odds correct as of 9:30am on July 29, 2026 and are subject to change.
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