Our Sunderland vs Huddersfield Prediction: 0-0
Sunderland vs Huddersfield in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. A tactical battle is on the cards, and with both teams prioritizing defense, a 0-0 draw appears to be the most likely result.
This Sunderland vs Huddersfield prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sunderland's Last Match – Burnley vs Sunderland
Sunderland must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England Premier League defeat against Burnley on August 23. In that match, Sunderland saw 58% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burnley | 42% | 6 (2) | 0.95 | 41 |
 Sunderland | 58% | 4 (1) | 0.61 | 59 |
Huddersfield's Last Match – Huddersfield vs Stevenage
Huddersfield will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England League 1 victory over Stevenage on August 23. In that match, Huddersfield recorded 57% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Huddersfield | 57% | 0 (5) | 1.48 | 61 |
 Stevenage | 43% | 0 (3) | 0.47 | 42 |
Sunderland vs Huddersfield Stats
Key Stats
| Sunderland | Huddersfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.33 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.37 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sunderland are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Huddersfield average 1.5 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Sunderland 10-13
Huddersfield 15-11
What are the odds for this match?
Sunderland to win: @1.571
Draw: @4.2
Huddersfield to win: @5.5