Leeds United will clash heads with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Whites were held to a 1-1 draw by Manchester United recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways in the league.
Daniel Farke will set his side up in a 3-4-3 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Hence, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will lead the line for the Tyneside club up top.
3-4-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup To Face Sunderland
Defence
James Trafford will play in between the sticks for the Whites after conceding one goal in his last appearance. Farke will opt for a back three of Tarik Muharemovic, Nico Elvedi and James Justin for this game. They would try to keep a good shape at the back and keep the opposition attackers frustrated throughout the 90 minutes.
Jaka Bijol will provide cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
LEEDS, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Leeds United goalkeeper James Trafford reacts during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on October 18, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Midfield
Ao Tanaka and Ethan Ampadu will anchor the midfield for the West Yorkshire club as they look to establish their superiority over the opposition at the centre of the park.
Gabriel Gudmundsson will hope to prove his worth on the left flank, while Jayden Bogle looks to put in a good performance on the other side as the right-sided wide player. Both of them will have to make some overlapping runs out in the wide areas.
Sean Longstaff and Ilia Gruev will have to be content with a place on the bench as they await their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if required.
Attack
Noah Okafor will try to prove his worth as the left-sided forward, while Anton Stach looks to impress as the right-sided attacking midfielder. Both of them will have to combine well if Leeds are to secure maximum points at the Stadium of Light this weekend.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin will lead the charge for the West Yorkshire club up top. He has to figure out a way to be a real threat on the offensive end of the field.
Lukas Nmecha will have to settle for a place on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the latter stages if needed.