Sunderland is set to face Crystal Palace in an exciting Premier League matchup. Both teams have had contrasting recent performances, which adds further intrigue to the encounter.
Sunderland vs Crystal Palace: Key Facts and Stats
Recent Form
- Sunderland has not won any of their last five home league matches against Crystal Palace (D3 L2).
- The Black Cats have lost two of their last three encounters with the Eagles.
- Crystal Palace remains unbeaten in their last eight league meetings with Sunderland (W5 D3).
Home Match Records
- This season, Sunderland has maintained an unbeaten home record in ten Premier League games (W5 D5).
- Only seven newly promoted teams in English top-flight history have enjoyed a longer unbeaten home run to start a campaign.
Current Challenges
- Crystal Palace has struggled recently, earning only two points in their last six matches (D2 L4).
- The Eagles have lost their last two away games, a situation they have not faced since February 2024.
- Crystal Palace remains scoreless in their last two Premier League games, their longest stretch without a goal since early 2023.
Scoring and Defensive Stats
- Sunderland has not scored in four of their last seven matches, after initially failing to score in only four of their first 14 games.
- Since December, Sunderland has scored the fewest goals in the league, with a total of only four.
- Crystal Palace has conceded 12 goals from set pieces this season, ranking among the highest in the league.
- 38% of Sunderland’s goals this season have been from set pieces, with only Leeds having a higher ratio.
Key Player Highlights
- Sunderland’s Robin Roefs and Crystal Palace’s Dean Henderson are among the top goalkeepers in the league for goals prevented this season.
- Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton has made significant contributions with line-breaking passes, ranking just behind Bruno Fernandes.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored eight goals this season but has underperformed against his expected goals.
As the match draws closer, both teams will be eager to shift their fortunes. Sunderland aims to secure their home ground advantage while Crystal Palace looks to rediscover their scoring touch.
