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Lech Poznan vs Sunderland Prediction — Model Probabilities for 22 October 2026

MatchSense model probabilities for Lech Poznan vs Sunderland on 22 October 2026. Form, the table and the head-to-head behind the numbers.

Key takeaways

  • The model's highest probability outcome is Sunderland at 51.2%.
  • Sunderland: 51.2%.
  • Lech Poznan: 26.0%.
  • Draw: 22.9%.
  • 1 further market for this fixture is priced on the analysis page.
  • Lech Poznan are 35th in the table, Sunderland 16th.
  • These numbers move again once the lineups are confirmed.

Lech Poznan welcome Sunderland on 22 October 2026, 16:45 UTC in UEFA Europa League. This page carries the MatchSense model's probabilities for the fixture — not a tip, but an estimate of how likely each outcome is.

Lech Poznan come into this 35th in the UEFA Europa League table with 0 points; Sunderland are 16th on 3 points — 19 places apart in a 36-team competition.

The model's read

OutcomeModel probability
Sunderland51.2%
Lech Poznan26.0%
Draw22.9%

Read a probability as a long-run frequency: a 55% call means fixtures that look like this one finish that way roughly 55 times in 100.

What each side brings into this

Lech Poznan bring a record of 6-1-3 from their last 10, scoring 2.4 a game. Sunderland bring a record of 4-1-5 from their last 10, keeping 2 clean sheets.

Beyond the match result, the model also prices one further market for this fixture — with a modelled price, the difference against the market, and a confidence band. That sits on the match analysis page.

Behind the estimate

The model blends both teams' attacking and defensive strength, Elo ratings, recent form, home advantage and player availability. The numbers are revised when confirmed lineups arrive, because one missing starter can move them several points.

The full method is in How the MatchSense Prediction Model Works and How to Read Football Prediction Probabilities.

Go deeper


This page is analytical and educational. Probabilities are not guarantees of any result.

Frequently asked questions

Who is more likely to win, Lech Poznan or Sunderland?

The MatchSense model gives Sunderland the highest probability at 51.2%. That is a real but not decisive edge over the other results.

When do Lech Poznan and Sunderland play?

Kick-off is scheduled for 22 October 2026, 16:45 UTC in UEFA Europa League.

Which markets are analysed for Lech Poznan vs Sunderland?

Alongside the match result shown on this page, the model prices 1 further markets — total goals, both sides scoring and goal-margin lines among them — each with a modelled price, the difference against the market and a confidence band, on the match analysis page.

What form are Lech Poznan and Sunderland in?

Lech Poznan bring a record of 6-1-3 from their last 10, scoring 2.4 a game. Sunderland have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 5 of their last 10, keeping 2 clean sheets. Recent form is one of the inputs behind the probabilities above.

How accurate are these probabilities?

The model is scored against past results, so a 60% probability has historically landed near 60% of the time. A single match remains uncertain.

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