Sunderland – Leeds United : European ambition vs survival scrap 
Sunderland host Leeds United this weekend at the Stadium of Light in a clash with wildly different stakes. The Black Cats keep surprising in their return to the Premier League and have Europe in their sights. Leeds, meanwhile, are desperate for points to pull clear of the relegation scrap.
Sunderland : the promoted upstart upsetting the order 
Tipped as relegation fodder at the season’s start, Sunderland have blown predictions apart. After 17 games, Régis Le Bris’s men sit an unlikely sixth with 27 points, just two off the top four.
The Black Cats are inconsistent. They come off a goalless draw at Brighton, a precious 1-0 win over Newcastle and a heavy 3-0 defeat at Manchester City. Solid as a unit, Sunderland can lack cutting edge up front, but for a promoted side their ability to hang with the big boys impresses.
Leeds United : signs of life amid a messy season 
Like Sunderland, Leeds are newly promoted. But the momentum’s different. The Peacocks sit 16th with 19 points, only six clear of the relegation zone.
Daniel Farke’s side have shown a more attractive face recently. The 4-1 thumping of Crystal Palace restored confidence, after two spectacle draws with Liverpool (3-3) and Brentford (1-1). Leeds score regularly, but their defence is brittle — they’ve already shipped 31.
Probable lineups
Sunderland : Roefs, Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Hume, Xhaka, Geertruida, Rigg, Le Fée, Adingra, Brobbey
Leeds United : Perri, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Bogle, Ampadu, Aaronson, Stach, Gudmundsson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Key takeaways
- Sunderland are having a season far above expectations for a promoted side.
- The Black Cats are solid but sometimes wasteful in front of goal.
- Leeds score often, but concede a lot.
- Both sides average over one goal a game.
Football Tip Sunderland vs Leeds United
Both teams to score
Sunderland play with no fear at home and find the net regularly. Leeds, despite their troubles, have attacking weapons that can make the difference, but they struggle to keep a clean sheet. In an open game between two attack-minded sides, both teams scoring looks very likely.
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