FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
SunderlandRotates
42% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
LiverpoolRotates
58% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
Sunderland
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Liverpool
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Sunderland
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Liverpool
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
About this match
Sunderland vs Liverpool lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Sunderland vs Liverpool in the Premier League on 5 Jan 2027. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8:15pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Sunderland vs Liverpool?
- Our predicted XIs for Sunderland and Liverpool are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Sunderland vs Liverpool announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Sunderland vs Liverpool kick off?
- Sunderland vs Liverpool kicks off at 8:15pm GMT on 5 Jan 2027.