Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction, Tips & Odds
Sunderland vs Arsenal
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The model favours Arsenal to win against Sunderland, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Arsenal currently sits in 6th place in the Premier League after one match, having secured a convincing victory with a goal difference of +3. Their attacking prowess is evident, as they scored three goals while keeping a clean sheet in their opening match. This season's early form, combined with a strong squad, positions them as clear favourites. On the other hand, Sunderland finds themselves in 15th place after their first match of the season, having lost and conceded two goals. Despite a recent form of three wins in their last five matches, Sunderland's performance in the league has seen them struggle to convert opportunities into points. Their current standing indicates a need to tighten their defence if they hope to compete effectively. The model indicates an overall win probability of around 65% for Arsenal, with a projected score of 2-1. A key market percentage to consider is Arsenal's likelihood of winning based on their recent form and league position. However, a potential caveat is Sunderland's ability to bounce back at home, which could disrupt Arsenal's plans. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Sunderland have kept a clean sheet in 29% of matches. Arsenal average 1.7 goals per game.
Sunderland manage games at home, conceding just 1.32 goals per match. Arsenal score 1.74 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 18.0% probability.
Arsenal have been the stronger side, winning 62% of their matches.
Our model projects a 0-1 Arsenal win as the most likely scoreline at 18.0% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Arsenal are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Sunderland vs Arsenal| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 6.50 | 3.90 | 1.61 | 2.07 | 1.77 | 2.06 | 1.68 | |
| 6.50 | 3.90 | 1.60 | 2.05 | 1.73 | 2.10 | 1.75 | |
| 6.82 | 3.86 | 1.59 | 2.11 | 1.79 | — | — | |
| 5.32 | 3.61 | 1.58 | 2.14 | 1.75 | — | — | |
| 6.00 | 3.60 | 1.60 | — | — | 2.10 | 1.73 | |
| 6.25 | 3.80 | 1.57 | 2.10 | 1.73 | 2.05 | 1.70 | |
| 6.70 | 3.98 | 1.63 | 2.14 | 1.83 | 2.07 | 1.69 | |
Betano | 6.40 | 3.95 | 1.62 | 2.12 | 1.75 | 2.07 | 1.70 |
BetVictor | 6.00 | 3.90 | 1.57 | 1.98 | 1.71 | 2.05 | 1.67 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Arsenal leads 7-0)In the last 10 matches between Sunderland and Arsenal, Arsenal has won 7 times, while Sunderland has not secured a victory, with 3 matches ending in draws. The scorelines indicate a generally one-sided affair, with Arsenal frequently winning by multiple goals, as seen in their 5-1 and 4-1 victories. The draws have been limited and often low-scoring, with notable fixtures like the 0-0 draws in 2016. Sunderland's last win against Arsenal dates back several years, highlighting their struggle to overcome this opponent historically.
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 | WWW |
| 3 |  Hull City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | DWW |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | LWW |
| 5 |  Brentford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | DDW |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | WDD |
| 12 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | DWL |
| 18 |  Tottenham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 | DLL |
| 19 |  Fulham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0 | LLL |
| 20 |  Coventry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonSunderland have won 6 of their last 12 matches at home, drawing 1 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include beat Sunderland 1-0 and beat Sunderland 2-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 13W 4D 11L from the last 28 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Arsenal have won 9 of their last 16 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include beat Arsenal 0-1 and beat Girona 1-4.
Overall, the wider run reads 21W 7D 6L from the last 34 games (62% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedSunderland4-2-3-1Confirmed
Arsenal4-2-3-1Confirmed
Unavailable Players
0 playersSunderland
No reported absences
Arsenal
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Sunderland average 1.3 goals per match at home; Arsenal 1.7 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.
Player Stats Bet
Arsenal have generated 1.65 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 62% of them. They put 3.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Arsenal player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
