Liverpool have been struggling lately. They have not won any of their last five matches, drawing two and losing three. Their most recent game was a 1-1 draw, but before that they lost three in a row, including a 4-2 defeat. They are clearly in poor form and will be desperate to turn things around.

Sunderland, on the other hand, have been in mixed but slightly better shape. They have won two, drawn two, and lost one of their last five games. Their last match was a 2-1 loss, but before that they had a big 3-1 win and a 0-5 victory. The last two times these teams met, the matches were tight with few goals. Liverpool won 1-0 and they also drew 1-1. This match looks like it will be a close, low-scoring affair. **Sunderland will win this game.**