Main prediction: Arsenal to win
Alternative tip: X2
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Three matches into the Premier League and the teams are already starting to show their ambitions.
This 12/09 (Saturday), at Stadium of Light, at 20:00, Sunderland face Arsenal.
Sunderland take to the pitch with 3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions. Arsenal have won 5 time(s). Arsenal have a 36.36% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
Full pre-match preview, where to watch and probable line-ups: everything is in the prediction for Sunderland vs Arsenal. Check it out before placing your bet.
Prediction for Sunderland vs Arsenal
Double Chance: Draw or Arsenal
Overview Sunderland vs Arsenal
Arsenal are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 2.75 and a 36.36% chance of winning. Arsenal Football Club PLC's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Sunderland A.F.C. win are 8.696 and a draw is 4.651.
In the English Premier League, Sunderland have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded. The top scorer is Enzo Le Fée, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Arsenal have 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Bukayo Saka is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Sunderland and Arsenal
In 25 clashes, Arsenal have the advantage over Sunderland: 15 win(s) against 2 and 8 draw(s). The most recent was on 07/02/2026, in the Premier League, the match score was: Arsenal 3-0 Sunderland.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Sunderland vs Arsenal, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Sunderland: current form
Sunderland have played only 3 match(es) in the Premier League.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the Prem the situation is this:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Enzo Le Fée (1 goal(s))
Arsenal: current form
Meanwhile, Arsenal have played only 3 match(es) in the Premier League.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 5 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
3 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
5 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Bukayo Saka (2 goal(s))
Sunderland vs Arsenal key players
In the Premier League, Enzo Le Fée carries Sunderland A.F.C.'s attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Mouhamadou Diarra, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Brian Brobbey has 7 goal(s).
On the other side, Bukayo Saka is the name that frightens the most for The Gunners with 2 goal(s) in the Premier League.
In terms of playmaking, Riccardo Calafiori leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Viktor Gyökeres has accumulated 14 goal(s).
Sunderland vs Arsenal statistics in the Premier League
Few matches into the league yet. Sunderland have an average of 7.34 corners and 1.67 cards per match. Arsenal have 8 corners and 1.33 cards. Check the statistics for Sunderland vs Arsenal in the table below.
Sunderland
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L W |
2 |
| Home | W W W D L |
2 |
| Away | D L W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.29 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.17 | 1.19 |
Arsenal
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 2 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.14 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 1.03 | 0.69 |
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Correct score prediction for Sunderland vs Arsenal
Arsenal's favoritism is backed by the numbers and history points to a match with goals at both ends. Exact score: Sunderland 1-2 Arsenal. Getting the correct result right is rare. Treat it as entertainment and bet responsibly.
Where to watch Sunderland vs Arsenal
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Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Sunderland and Arsenal
The line-ups for Sunderland vs Arsenal in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Sunderland A.F.C. line-up
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6
Dayann Methalie
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7
Chemsdine Talbi
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11
Chris Rigg
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13
Luke O'Nien
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15
Omar Alderete
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18
Wilson Isidor
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29
Jules Ahoka Jules
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31
Melker Ellborg
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32
Trai Hume
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37
Djiamgone Bi
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39
Malick Fofana
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Arsenal Football Club PLC line-up
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1
David Raya
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4
Ben White
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5
Piero Hincapié
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6
Gabriel Magalhães
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7
Bukayo Saka
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8
Martin Ødegaard
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10
Eberechi Eze
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14
Viktor Gyökeres
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15
Ezri Konsa
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23
Mikel Merino
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41
Declan Rice
The Arsenal starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Sunderland vs Arsenal
Match: Sunderland vs Arsenal
Tournament: Prem 2026/27
Date: 12/09/2026
Time: 20:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Stadium of Light
Broadcast: none scheduled
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