Join us on 12.09.2026 for a England Premier League match where Arsenal is set to take on Sunderland. Expect a dynamic game as Arsenal looks to leverage their strength. Explore our comprehensive match analysis and predictions before placing your bets!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Hull City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3/0 | 7 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/0 | 6 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7/5 | 6 |
| 10 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3/1 | 4 |
| 11 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/3 | 4 |
| 12 | Manchester United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/4 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Sunderland vs Arsenal
Sunderland vs Arsenal Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Arsenal | Sunderland | 07.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Arsenal | 08.11.2025 | 2-2 |
| League Cup | Arsenal | Sunderland | 21.12.2021 | 5-1 |
| Premier League | Arsenal | Sunderland | 16.05.2017 | 2-0 |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Arsenal | 29.10.2016 | 1-4 |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Arsenal | 24.04.2016 | 0-0 |
| FA Cup | Arsenal | Sunderland | 09.01.2016 | 3-1 |
| Premier League | Arsenal | Sunderland | 05.12.2015 | 3-1 |
| Premier League | Arsenal | Sunderland | 20.05.2015 | 0-0 |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Arsenal | 25.10.2014 | 0-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Brentford | Sunderland | 05.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Fulham | 30.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier League | Ipswich | Sunderland | 22.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sunderland | Rennes | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Lens | Sunderland | 08.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | York | Sunderland | 18.07.2026 | 1-5 |
| Premier League - Summer Series | Wrexham | Sunderland | 02.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League - Summer Series | Sunderland | Leeds | 31.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League - Summer Series | Liverpool | Sunderland | 26.07.2026 | 4-2 |
| Premier League | Sunderland | Chelsea | 24.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Arsenal | Chelsea | 06.09.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Aston Villa | Arsenal | 31.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Arsenal | Coventry | 21.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Community Shield | Arsenal | Manchester City | 16.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arsenal | Como | 12.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Emirates Cup | Arsenal | Borussia Dortmund | 09.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Arsenal | Real Betis | 05.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Girona | Arsenal | 01.08.2026 | 1-4 |
| UEFA Champions League | Paris Saint Germain | Arsenal | 30.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Crystal Palace | Arsenal | 24.05.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sunderland VS Arsenal
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sunderland vs Arsenal
Bookies' predictions
Sunderland
Betting Intelligence: Sunderland vs Arsenal
htmlSunderland are back in the top flight, and their first home test against Arsenal is already shaping up to be something special. This is a newly promoted side welcoming one of England's elite — and the storyline writes itself.
Arsenal arrive at the Stadium of Light in frightening form. Six points from two games. Four goals scored. Zero conceded. Bukayo Saka has already bagged two goals this season, and Riccardo Calafiori is pulling strings from deep with two assists to his name. These two players alone could be the difference here.
Sunderland aren't embarrassing themselves, though. Four points from three games for a promoted side shows genuine fight. Wilfried Isidor opened his account early, and the team has shown they can score. But conceding three in three league games against Arsenal's back line — even a weakened one — is a different challenge entirely.
Here's what you need to watch for: Arsenal are missing William Saliba through a back injury. That's huge. Their best defender is out, and Jurrien Timber and Cristian Mosquera are both listed as questionable. Arsenal's defensive depth is being tested right now, and that's the crack Sunderland need to target.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a routine Arsenal win. When Sunderland hosted Arsenal earlier this season in the head-to-head, it ended 2-2. That result tells you something important — this Sunderland side can hurt you at home.
The surprising insight most people will miss? Arsenal have conceded in competitive away games more often than their clean sheet run suggests. Their defensive injury crisis is real, and home teams have found ways to trouble them. Sunderland scoring at least once here feels genuinely likely.
From a betting perspective, Arsenal to win is priced at 1.50 — short, but backed by genuine quality. However, the real value sits in the Both Teams to Score market. Sunderland's home threat combined with Arsenal's defensive absentees makes BTTS a compelling option. I'd also look seriously at Arsenal winning but Sunderland getting on the scoresheet — a scoreline like 2-1 or 3-1 to the Gunners covers both angles beautifully.
My bold prediction: Saka scores again, Calafiori assists again, and Arsenal win 2-1 — but Sunderland's crowd makes them earn every single point.
Saturday afternoon football doesn't get more emotionally charged than a promoted side desperate to prove they belong, facing a title-chasing giant. Get yourself ready for this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Meunier | Belgium | 35 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| N. Mukiele | France | 28 | Defender | 187 | 84 |
| G. Xhaka | Switzerland | 33 | Midfielder | 186 | 80 |
| O. Alderete | Paraguay | 29 | Defender | 188 | 77 |
| L. O'Nien | England | 31 | Defender | 174 | 74 |
| E. Le Fée | France | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 63 |
| Reinildo | Mozambique | 32 | Defender | 183 | 73 |
| K. Danso | Austria | 27 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| B. Brobbey | Netherlands | 24 | Attacker | 180 | 78 |
| D. Ballard | Northern Ireland | 26 | Defender | 187 | 85 |
| W. Isidor | France | 26 | Attacker | 186 | 79 |
| T. Hume | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| R. Roefs | Netherlands | 23 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 72 |
| M. Ellborg | Sweden | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| R. Mundle | England | 23 | Attacker | 180 | 61 |
| N. Angulo | Ecuador | 23 | Midfielder | 184 | 65 |
| H. Diarra | France | 22 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| C. Talbi | Morocco | 21 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| C. Rigg | England | 19 | Midfielder | 177 | 65 |
| M. Fofana | Belgium | 21 | Attacker | 169 | 61 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Havertz | Germany | 27 | Attacker | 193 | 83 |
| B. Saka | England | 25 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| Kepa | Spain | 31 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 84 |
| D. Rice | England | 27 | Midfielder | 188 | 84 |
| Bruno Guimarães | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| V. Gyökeres | Sweden | 28 | Forward | 189 | 90 |
| E. Konsa | England | 28 | Defender | 183 | 73 |
| David Raya | Spain | 31 | Goalkeeper | 183 | 80 |
| E. Eze | England | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | 73 |
| B. White | England | 28 | Defender | 186 | 76 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | Brazil | 28 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| M. Ødegaard | Norway | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 68 |
| Mikel Merino | Spain | 30 | Midfielder | 189 | 83 |
| Martín Zubimendi | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | 74 |
| P. Hincapié | Ecuador | 24 | Defender | 184 | 77 |
| N. Madueke | England | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | 75 |
| R. Calafiori | Italy | 24 | Defender | 188 | 86 |
| C. Tzolis | Greece | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | 70 |
| E. Nwaneri | England | 19 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| M. Lewis-Skelly | England | 19 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
Sunderland vs Arsenal match odds
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