Crystal Palace vs Sunderland Prediction 13 September 2025
π On September 13, the Premier League's early surprises, Crystal Palace and Sunderland, will face off. Both teams are surprisingly near the top of the table after three rounds-an outcome few anticipated. The "Black Cats" are Premier League newcomers who haven't played in the top flight since the 2016/17 season. Meanwhile, the "Eagles" lost their star player just before the transfer window closed, yet they remain unbeaten even without Eberechi Eze. Sunderland will have a tough trip to Selhurst Park in London, as RΓ©gis Le Bris' side have yet to secure an away win. Will they clinch their first victory on the road, or will Crystal Palace's successful run continue? We'll assess which outcome is more likely in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
π The teams haven't faced each other since the 2016/17 season, which was Sunderland's last campaign in the Premier League. Back then, they exchanged away victories: 3-2 in Sunderland and 4-0 in London.
Head-to-head statistics Crystal Palace - Sunderland
Crystal Palace Team Overview
Oliver Glasner's team has delivered impressive results, especially considering their tough Premier League schedule at the start. In the first three rounds, the "Glaziers" faced off against last season's top-7 teams: draws with Chelsea (0-0) and Nottingham Forest (1-1), and an away victory over Aston Villa (3-0). The clash with the "Villans" had it all: incisive passes through multiple lines, a penalty, heroic face-saving stops from Dean Henderson, and Ismaila Sarrβs meme-worthy goal celebration that even had the referee thinking he was injured. However, the main takeaway is the "Eagles'" ability to perform under pressure: after the break, the hosts dominated possession even more but conceded twice, losing out in terms of dangerous chances (1.21 xG compared to 2.6 xG for the entire match).
Following Eberechi Eze's departure, Ismaila Sarr has started to shine. It's not that he was unnoticed last season-he scored 8 goals and provided 6 assists in 38 matches. But in the new campaign, he has already netted 2 goals in 3 games. Mark Guehi also deserves a special mention. After his failed transfer to Liverpool, he not only didn't sulk but delivered one of his best performances for Crystal Palace-100% tackles won and aerial duels dominated, and his curling goal into Marco Bizot's far corner rightfully contended for goal of the week. As a result, the central defender was awarded Man of the Match honors.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Sunderland Team Overview
Sunderland have arguably been the biggest surprise at the start of the Premier League season. After three rounds, the newcomers to England's top flight sit in sixth place. Regis Le Bris' side have been picking up points exclusively at home, but their latest match saw them face a solid mid-table Premier League team-Brentford. The victory over the "Bees" was particularly emotional, as the "Black Cats" were trailing until the 82nd minute. A penalty and a stoppage-time goal by Wilson Isidor sealed the win. The Frenchman showcased exceptional coordination skills, adjusting to the ball near the ground after a cross from Granit Xhaka. The match itself was quite balanced-Sunderland edged possession 54% to 46% and outshot Brentford 12 to 8, with an xG of 1.57 to 1.26 in Sunderland's favor. It's worth highlighting the character of Regis Le Bris' team, which allowed them to secure a come-from-behind victory (2-1).
Wilson Isidor, formerly of Monaco, Lokomotiv, and Zenit, has found excellent form. Given a chance in the Championship after a five-year stint in Russia, the Frenchman is making waves in the current Premier League season with two goals in three matches. Goalkeeper Robin Roofs, who played for Belgian side NEC Nijmegen, also deserves high praise. Besides saving a penalty against Brentford, he has made three saves with an xGot of 1.45.
Match Results: Sunderland
Latest news
Crystal Palace
π As the transfer window drew to a close, Crystal Palace found themselves embroiled in a true drama involving three key players: Marc Guehi, Liverpool, and Oliver Glasner. The London club initially accepted a Β£35 million offer from the Merseyside team, but later decided against selling the defender due to the lack of a suitable replacement. Reports suggest that Glasner was extremely displeased with the management's decision to accept Liverpool's bid and even threatened to resign. Guehi, on his part, threatened to relinquish the captain's armband. The situation was resolved with Marc agreeing not to boycott the Eagles' matches, although he still has no intention of extending his contract, which expires in the summer.
β Two players were unable to finish the match against Aston Villa-Adam Wharton and IsmaΓ―la Sarr. Both players are expected to return to action only at the start of October. Sarr could be replaced by a Β£30 million signing from Villarreal, Yeremy Pino, who was acquired at the very end of the transfer window. However, his participation in the upcoming match is also in doubt, as the winger returned early to England from international duty due to an ankle injury.
Sunderland
π Sunderland's head coach RΓ©gis Le Bris has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August. Joining him on the shortlist are Enzo Maresca (Chelsea), Arne Slot (Liverpool), and David Moyes (Everton). The results of the voting will be announced on September 12. Beyond potential individual accolades, the club has made significant strides with real achievements - they secured two players from Ajax at the close of the transfer window: forward Brian Brobbey and midfielder Bertrand TraorΓ©. The signing of Brobbey is directly linked to the early termination of Mark Gui's loan from Chelsea, with the 19-year-old striker joining Sunderland only on August 6.
β Players are gradually returning from Sunderland's crowded injury list. Currently sidelined are Luke O'Nien, Alice Adjeibola, Romain Mandla, Leo Fuhr Hjelde, Dennis Cirkin, and Daniel Ballard - with only Adjeibola and Mandla's recovery timelines remaining uncertain. Reports suggest the rest of the players should be ready after the international break.
π¨ Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by Thomas Bramall. The English referee has shown a relatively high average of yellow cards over his last 20 games (4.3), a trend he continued in his recent Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Wolverhampton, where he handed out six cautions.
Looking at the upcoming opponents: Crystal Palace's matches this season have seen a significantly higher number of yellow cards, averaging 5.3, compared to Sunderland's 2.3. However, the "Black Cats" play quite aggressively on the road, with more than 3.5 cards issued in 6 out of their 7 away games. We anticipate a fiercely contested battle at Selhurst Park, so we're opting for a total yellow cards over 3.5.
β½οΈ Goal Prediction
Both teams have struggled to find the back of the net, with Crystal Palace and Sunderland averaging 2.1 and 2.2 goals, respectively, in their last 10 matches. However, the "Eagles" had a surprising breakthrough in Birmingham, defeating Aston Villa 3-0. This was their first significant win since Eberechi Eze's departure, with former Villarreal forward Yeremy Pino now filling his shoes. We believe this will boost Palace's attacking confidence, so we're betting on total goals over 2.5.
π© Corner Prediction
Crystal Palace have rarely found themselves at the opponent's corner flags in the Premier League this season, averaging just 1.33 corners per game. Sunderland, on the other hand, average 3.67 corners. Despite playing two of their three matches at home against theoretically superior opponents, the "Black Cats" never conceded more than two set-pieces. The game at Selhurst Park is likely to be controlled by the hosts, but we don't expect the visitors to sit back too much-they will have opportunities to break forward. Our prediction: Sunderland to win on corners with a +3.5 handicap.
Editor's Prediction
The Premier League newcomers have made a lively start to the season, securing six points and currently sitting ahead of their upcoming opponents in the standings. However, the odds for the match favor Crystal Palace, which is quite justified: the Eagles are on a six-match unbeaten streak. This achievement is particularly impressive considering the London side played two qualifying matches in the Conference League. While Sunderland also had a cup game, it's still less demanding than Oliver Glasner's side's schedule.
It's worth noting that the Black Cats have only been picking up points at home so far. On the road, RΓ©gis Le Bris's squad struggled against another Championship representative, Burnley, losing 2-0. The hosts at Selhurst Park present a much tougher challenge, and the difference in class could be telling, potentially leading to a more decisive scoreline (for instance, a 3-0 win for the Eagles). As a main bet for this match, we recommend considering a Crystal Palace victory.
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Betting Tips: Crystal Palace - Sunderland
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