Leeds vs Sunderland prediction 03.03.2026 | Premier League

After returning to the Premier League this season, Leeds' primary goal is to avoid relegation. They are six points above the drop zone, so the upcoming months could be stressful for the team from Elland Road. Leeds played well recently, going four games without a defeat before losing 1-0 at home to Manchester City on Saturday. Although the hosts lost, they created more than enough to score at least once. A solid performance against one of the best teams in England could be a confidence booster ahead of the next Premier League matches. 

Leeds' manager, Daniel Farke, was very angry with the refereeing on Saturday, so he even got a red card late in the second half. Farke will serve a suspension on Tuesday. In his absence, assistant manager Edmund Riemer will lead the team. 

Besides the manager, Daniel Farke, Leeds will only miss Noah Okafor. The rest of the squad should be available for the game against Sunderland. 

Like Leeds, Sunderland also returned to the Premier League this season. However, with 12 points more than the drop zone, the Black Cats are in a much better position than their next opponent. Sunderland struggled lately, with only one victory in the last five matches. In the most recent outing, they played 1-1 on the road against Bournemouth. The hosts ended with 62% ball possession and 21 shots on goal, so Sunderland can feel fortunate for avoiding defeat.

Sunderland's head coach, Regis Le Bris, was satisfied after a draw against Bournemouth. He said, "It's a tough place. They have a clear identity, they are intense and always on the front foot. It was really positive for us to challenge this position. After three defeats in a row, it's not a question of tactics or technique, it's mindset to be honest. Today we showed it."

Jocelin Ta Bi, Nordi Mukiele, Brian Brobbey, Romaine Mundle, Reinildo Mandava, and Dennis Cirkin are injured and will not travel to Leeds.