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Who will win Sunderland vs Liverpool? Prediction Kenya

Sunderland's Unbeaten Home Record Under Pressure

Sunderland are the only team in the Premier League to maintain an unbeaten home record, making the Stadium of Light a fortress for the Black Cats. This advantage could be significant when Liverpool visits on January 6. Their sturdiness on Wearside means they sit ninth in the top flight and boast a chance of playing in Europe next season. However, they've been up-and-down as of late and were comprehensively beaten at league-leaders Arsenal last time out.

Liverpool's Away Form Concerns

Liverpool have won just two of their last 10 Premier League away games (D3 L5) and have remarkably conceded 21 goals across 12 matches on the road this season, more than basement club Wolves (20). This defensive vulnerability could be exploited by a Sunderland side that has proven dangerous at home. The Merseysiders can ill-afford to drop too many more points following a poor run of just one win in their last seven Premier League games (D4 L2).

Head-to-Head Record Favours Liverpool

Liverpool have won 18, drawn 12 and lost three of their previous 33 league meetings with Sunderland, giving the Reds a significant historical advantage. Yet history doesn't always predict what happens on the pitch, especially when one team's home form is as strong as Sunderland's. They can at least take some comfort from the fact that they head into Wednesday's clash with Sunderland unbeaten in their last 19 top-flight matches against promoted teams (W14 D5).

The Case for a Draw

Sunderland's defensive resilience at home could frustrate Liverpool's attack. With Sunderland undefeated at the Stadium of Light and Liverpool's poor away record, a draw is a realistic prediction. The Black Cats have proven they can hold their own against elite opposition, drawing with top clubs when playing at home.

Key Factors to Consider

Sunderland's scoring record of 21 goals in their 12 league home fixtures, which is an average of 1.75 goals per match, shows they can find the net at home. Liverpool's defensive issues on the road and Sunderland's attacking threat could make for an entertaining match, but the home side's record suggests they have the edge in avoiding defeat. Watch closely for how Liverpool's struggling away form holds up against Sunderland's resilient home setup.

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