FM Preview: Sunderland v Liverpool 10 Mar 2012

Last updated : 09 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Sunderland v Liverpool fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Liverpool at The Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Stadium of Light was less than a year ago, in March 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Liverpool 1 - 1 Sunderland Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 20 Mar Sunderland 0-2 Liverpool Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Liverpool 2 - 2 Sunderland Premier League
2009/2010 Sun 28 Mar Liverpool 3 - 0 Sunderland Premier League
2009/2010 Sat 17 Oct Sunderland 1 - 0 Liverpool Premier League
2008/2009 Tue 03 Mar Liverpool 2 - 0 Sunderland Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 16 Aug Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool Premier League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. The Black Cats have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Reds's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 34 points from their 27 games played so far,

Liverpool lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 39 from their 26 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Sunderland 6 3 1 2 7 8 10
Liverpool 6 2 2 2 13 7 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Sunderland are starting to turn The Stadium of Light into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Sunderland 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Liverpool Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here