Liverpool bid to boost their Champions League hopes when they play Sunderland.
Slip-ups for both Manchester United and Chelsea on Tuesday mean Arne Slot’s side can move to within two points of the top five with a win at the Stadium of Light.
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But the Reds, who are bidding to bounce back after their late defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, face a tough test against a Sunderland side who are unbeaten at home this season and are eyeing Europe themselves.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Sunderland vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 8.15pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
The match will take place at the Stadium of Light.
Where to watch Sunderland vs Liverpool
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app/Discovery+ app and website.
Sunderland vs Liverpool team news
Sunderland are still without influential captain Granit Xhaka. The midfielder has now missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but is making good progress.
Jocelin Ta Bi is also set to miss out but Bertrand Traore could return from a knee injury and Deadline Day signing Nilson Angulo is in contention to make his full Sunderland debut.
Regis Le Bris says Noah Sadiki is “good” after the midfielder was forced off against Arsenal after feeling discomfort in his thigh.
As for Liverpool, Dominik Szoboszlai is one of several senior players absent for the trip to Wearside.
Szoboszlai will serve a one-game suspension following his red card in stoppage time against Manchester City, thus leaving Arne Slot with a selection headache at right-back.
Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley are sidelined so it could mean that Curtis Jones is asked to fill in as Joe Gomez is unlikely to start even if he passes a late fitness test.
Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni are long-term absentees.
Sunderland vs Liverpool prediction
This is a must-win fixture for Liverpool as they cannot afford to drop more points in the Champions League race. With Brentford and Everton hot on their heels, Slot’s side may have a battle on their hands just to qualify for Europe next season.
Sunderland were better than the 3-0 reverse against Arsenal suggests and we expect the Black Cats to maintain their unbeaten home record in the league.
Draw, 1-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
An 81st minute own goal from Nordi Mukiele in the reverse meeting at Anfield earlier in the season prevented Sunderland from recording a first win over Liverpool since March 2012.
Sunderland wins: 52
Liverpool wins: 79
Draws: 40
Sunderland vs Liverpool match odds
Sunderland to win: 18/5
Liverpool to win: 3/4
Draw: 29/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
