Crystal Palace vs Sunderland

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Match details

Date: September 13 2025, 15:00 BST
Venue: Selhurst Park, London

Confirmed lineups

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: D. Henderson
• Defenders: C. Richards, M. Lacroix, M. Guéhi
• Midfielders: D. Muñoz, W. Hughes, J. Lerma, T. Mitchell
• Forwards: Yeremy Pino, D. Kamada, J. Mateta

Sunderland (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: R. Roefs
• Defenders: T. Hume, N. Mukiele, O. Alderete, Reinildo
• Midfielders: H. Diarra, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki
• Forwards: C. Talbi, W. Isidor, S. Adingra

Missing players

Crystal Palace: The team will be without O. Édouard (calf injury), C. Doucouré (jumper's knee), I. Sarr (injury), E. Nketiah (hamstring), A. Wharton (groin), and C. Kporha (back bruise), which severely limits their options in attack and midfield.

Sunderland: Missing from the match will be D. Ballard (groin injury), R. Mundle (hamstring), L. Hjelde (Achilles tendon problems), A. Alese (shoulder injury), and D. Cirkin (wrist injury), impacting their defensive depth in particular.

Match background

This matchup sees Crystal Palace sitting comfortably mid-table, currently in 8th place, while Sunderland is just above them in 6th. Both teams are looking to solidify their positions as they aim for European qualification.

Recent form

Crystal Palace: The Eagles have shown mixed form lately with a record of one win, two draws (WIN-DRAW-DRAW). They are yet to secure a home win this season but remain defensively solid with two clean sheets.

Sunderland: The visitors have had a more promising start, marking two wins and one loss (WIN-LOSS-WIN). Their strong home performance has been countered by struggles away, which will be a concern as they approach this fixture.

Head-to-head record

• February 4, 2017: Crystal Palace 0 - 4 Sunderland
• September 24, 2016: Sunderland 2 - 3 Crystal Palace
• March 1, 2016: Sunderland 2 - 2 Crystal Palace
• November 23, 2015: Crystal Palace 0 - 1 Sunderland
• April 11, 2015: Sunderland 1 - 4 Crystal Palace

Prediction

Expect a closely contested match with both sides needing the points. Crystal Palace's defensive strength may be their advantage, but the absences could hinder their attack. Betting tip: Under 2.5 Goals seems a sensible wager given the injury concerns and recent form of both teams.