Sunderland vs Crystal Palace: match statistics
Sunderland presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and a 0% loss rate at their own stadium, which constitutes their greatest asset. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, performs decently on the road with 50% wins, yet the recent form of both teams raises doubts—Sunderland hasn't won any of their last 5 matches (4 draws, 1 loss), and Crystal Palace also remains winless in this period. The xG statistics are nearly identical for both teams (1.19 vs 1.18), and average possession stands at 42% for each side, suggesting an even contest. Given the poor recent form of both teams and similar offensive and defensive metrics, a draw appears to be the most probable scenario, although the hosts' home advantage gives them a slight chance of winning. Crystal Palace struggles to score away from home (30% of matches without a goal), which may limit their ability to secure points.
Sunderland vs Crystal Palace: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sunderland played against Crystal Palace in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Sunderland has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Crystal Palace has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sunderland scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.05. Crystal Palace scores 1.05 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Sunderland's games and 43% of Crystal Palace's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 43%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crystal Palace has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.13 per game. Sunderland takes 9.6 shots per game, while Crystal Palace takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Sunderland leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Crystal Palace leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sunderland's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Crystal Palace, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sunderland presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and a 0% loss rate at their own stadium, which constitutes their greatest asset. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, performs decently on the road with 50% wins, yet the recent form of both teams raises doubts—Sunderland hasn't won any of their last 5 matches (4 draws, 1 loss), and Crystal Palace also remains winless in this period. The xG statistics are nearly identical for both teams (1.19 vs 1.18), and average possession stands at 42% for each side, suggesting an even contest. Given the poor recent form of both teams and similar offensive and defensive metrics, a draw appears to be the most probable scenario, although the hosts' home advantage gives them a slight chance of winning. Crystal Palace struggles to score away from home (30% of matches without a goal), which may limit their ability to secure points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sunderland | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sunderland is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Sunderland · 0.4 pts / game - Crystal Palace
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Crystal Palace is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Sunderland · 1.05 goals / game - Crystal Palace
Sunderland is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - Sunderland · 1.1 goals / game - Crystal Palace
Sunderland scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
Crystal Palace scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sunderland
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Crystal Palace is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Sunderland · 1.62 pts / game - Crystal Palace
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sunderland
Crystal Palace
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Sunderland | Liga | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.05 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 55% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 55% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sunderland's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Crystal Palace. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?
The Premier League match finished Sunderland 2:1 Crystal Palace. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?
Sunderland score 1.00 goals per game on average and Crystal Palace 1.05. The Premier League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Sunderland's matches and 43% of Crystal Palace's.
What form are Sunderland and Crystal Palace in?
Over the last 5 games Sunderland have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Crystal Palace 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sunderland vs Crystal Palace?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sunderland vs Crystal Palace: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.