Liverpool vs. Sunderland Prediction & Odds: Premier League Betting Preview for Dec. 3

I'm backing the Reds in my Liverpool vs. Sunderland prediction despite their recent downturn. 

With Liverpool the gargantuan -290 home betting favorite, it was critical to find a viable combination play to extract some added value. As part of my Premier League best bets, I've featured Alexander Isak after the Sweden international scored against West Ham, his first Premier League goal since arriving on Merseyside. Wednesday's match takes place at Anfield in Liverpool (3:15 p.m. ET, Peacock). 

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Wednesday's match at Anfield represents a somewhat tricky betting proposition. However, I've found the sweet spot, backing the Reds to win and the combatants to combine for four goals or fewer. 

Part of me wanted to back the Reds to win and keep a clean sheet, something they achieved in two of the previous four matches at Anfield. Unfortunately, their defensive record in a macro sense hasn't earned that level of trust. Liverpool has kept only three clean sheets in the previous 16 matches in all competitions. 

Liverpool secured a vital three points at the London Stadium against West Ham on Sunday, its first win in its last four matches across all competitions.

That should provide just enough of a confidence boost to see off a Sunderland side that, while impressive in its first year back in the top flight, has struggled in enemy environments. The Black Cats have won two of six away matches, scoring three and conceding six.

Liverpool rarely loses three in a row at home 

While I'm not oozing with confidence, I can't see Liverpool losing a third straight at Anfield. That fate hasn't befallen them for four years. And before that, it hadn't been since the 1960s since losing three consecutive at their hallowed home ground. 

BetMGM offers the best value on this combo play, where a winning $10 bet will profit $7.41. 

Score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Sunderland 

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Alexander Isak vs. Sunderland's defense 

It happened, it actually happened. 

Isak scored a Premier League goal for his new club. The embattled forward has endured a nightmare start to life in Liverpool after an acrimonious end to his tenure in Newcastle.

And while one goal in six top-flight matches is hardly reason for celebration, a forward as prolific as Isak was last season often requires one moment of magic to restore confidence.

His goal against West Ham would have alleviated a behemoth burden, allowing him to breathe and approach things with a fresh mindset. I expect to see a much calmer, more poised Isak against Sunderland. I don't love the odds, though, especially considering his recent barren patch.

BetMGM's even-money odds will suffice. If he scores, those +100 odds will return the amount of your stake as profit.

Best prop bet: Alexander Isak anytime goal (+100 via BetMGM)

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The temperature should be a cool 45 degrees at kickoff, with winds gusting at 15 mph. There is just a 6% of precipitation in the forecast, making for pleasant conditions. Winds will be consistent at 7 mph for the most part. 

📺 How to watch Liverpool vs. Sunderland

• Date: Wednesday, Dec. 3
• Kickoff: 3:15 p.m. ET
• Location: Anfield (Liverpool)
• TV: Peacock