This Premier League match between Sunderland and Leeds is shaping up to be a closely contested affair. Sunderland, currently 7th in the league, will be looking to capitalize on home advantage against a Leeds side struggling in 16th position. The match odds reflect this, with Sunderland being the slight favourite. Sunderland's recent form shows a mixed bag, with wins and draws interspersed with losses. Their ability to score at home (19 goals for, 17 against) could prove crucial. Leeds, on the other hand, have been conceding more goals than they score, highlighting defensive frailties. Leeds' recent away form shows some inconsistent results, making Sunderland favourites in this match. Head-to-head records suggest a fairly even contest historically, though Sunderland has a slightly better record at home. The injury reports show some key absences for Leeds, which will further weaken their chances. Considering the league rankings, recent form, injury situation and the advantage of playing at home, I anticipate a Sunderland victory in a match with a high probability of goals. Sunderland's slightly better form, combined with home advantage, should give them the edge. Therefore, I predict Sunderland to win the match with the game having over 2 goals. The match is predicted to be a high-scoring game and considering the form of the two teams, it is unlikely that the match will result in a draw.