Sunderland AFC host Leeds United FC in the Premier League (matchday 8) on Sunday 25 October at Stadium of Light.

Sunderland AFC are 16th in the table with 4 points from 6 games (W1 D1 L4, goal difference -6). Leeds United FC are 6th in the table with 9 points from 6 games (W2 D3 L1, goal difference +3). Leeds United FC hold a 5 points advantage.

Sunderland AFC have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games in this competition, scoring 5 and conceding 10. Leeds United FC have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 1 of their last 5 games in this competition, scoring 7 and conceding 5.

The model leans towards Leeds United FC: Sunderland AFC 25%, draw 26%, Leeds United FC 49%, with expected goals of 1.0–1.5 and 1–1 the single most likely scoreline. These are statistical estimates from this season's goals, not betting advice.

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland AFC) has 3 goals in the competition this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United FC) has 2 goals in the competition this season.