Premier League
Sunderland vs Arsenal
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stadium of Light
Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction & Stats - Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Sunderland vs Arsenal carries real history into this round of the Premier League.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Stadium of Light, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Sunderland vs Arsenal prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Sunderland vs Arsenal
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Sunderland vs Arsenal call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 11-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Arsenal the side to beat, with roughly 11% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Sunderland Preview
Sunderland reach this fixture 3 match into their Premier League. Here is where Sunderland A.F.C. stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 1 a game
Sunderland A.F.C., season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Enzo Le Fée, 1 goals
Most assists: Mouhamadou Diarra, 1 assists
Recent results — Sunderland
08/09/2026 14:45
05/09/2026 10:00
30/08/2026 09:00
22/08/2026 10:00
24/05/2026 11:00
Arsenal: how they are travelling
Arsenal come in 3 matches into their Premier League.
Here is what Arsenal F.C. have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
6 scored, at 2 a game
1 conceded, at 0.33 a game
Arsenal F.C., season-wide
5 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Bukayo Saka, 2 goals
Most assists: Christos Tzolis, 2 assists
Recent results — Arsenal F.C.
09/09/2026 15:00
06/09/2026 11:30
31/08/2026 15:00
21/08/2026 15:00
16/08/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Arsenal
Arsenal have generally come out ahead of Sunderland A.F.C. in their recent meetings.
From 25 match(es):
Arsenal: 15 win(s)
Sunderland: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 8
That trend is worth factoring into the Sunderland vs Arsenal prediction.
Form comparison Sunderland vs Arsenal
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sunderland
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.29 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.17 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Arsenal
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.14 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 1.03 | 0.69 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Sunderland vs Arsenal
Match: Sunderland vs Arsenal
Competition: Premier League
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stadium of Light
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Stats
The statistics for SAFC vs Arsenal FC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1
League: 2.83
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 50%
Cards
1
League: 3.9
Corners
7
League: 8.97
Home Team
Sunderland
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.29 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.17 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Arsenal
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.14 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 1.03 | 0.69 |
Corners
7.34 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Arsenal received +9% more corners than Sunderland in the Premier League
8 / Match
Brentford
(3)
Fulham
(3)
Ipswich Town
(5)(5)
Chelsea
(4)
Aston Villa
(8)
Coventry City
Cards
1.67 / Match
+26% Cards / Match
Sunderland received +26% more cards than Arsenal in the Premier League
1.33 / Match
Brentford
(2)
Fulham
(0)
Ipswich Town
(3)(2)
Chelsea
(1)
Aston Villa
(1)
Coventry City
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+100%
Arsenal is +100% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Brentford
(1)
Fulham
(1)
Ipswich Town
(1)(2)
Chelsea
(1)
Aston Villa
(3)
Coventry City
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+67%
Sunderland condeded +67% more goals than Arsenal
0.33 / Match
Brentford
(1)
Fulham
(0)
Ipswich Town
(2)(1)
Chelsea
(0)
Aston Villa
(0)
Coventry City
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arsenal
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Manchester City
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Hull City
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Chelsea
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 5 |
Brentford
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Everton
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Liverpool
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Newcastle
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Leeds United
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Brighton
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Manchester United
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Sunderland
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Crystal Palace
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Ipswich Town
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Nottingham Forest
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 16 |
Bournemouth
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 17 |
Aston Villa
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 18 |
Tottenham
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 19 |
Fulham
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Coventry City
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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