Arsenal vs Sunderland Prediction & Picks - Premier League

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Arsenal
2/7/26 10:00
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Prediction:

 

Arsenal -1.5.

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 by Carlos Zabala | in Premier League Picks

Many believed that Arsenal's usual end-of-season slump, which had plagued them in previous years, would repeat itself this season. In addition to failing to win in league matches 21, 22, and 23, they only managed a single-goal victory against the modest Kairat Almaty in the Champions League.

However, Arteta's team's response was timely, as they defeated Leeds United 4-0 at Elland Road. Furthermore, they benefited from the luck of their pursuers, Manchester City and Aston Villa, who dropped points. The Gunners are strong contenders to finally win the Premier League, and having qualified for the EFL Cup midweek with a win over Chelsea, Arsenal are still in contention for four competitions.

Once again, Arsenal faces newly promoted Sunderland, the revelation of the Premier League, the same team that managed to hold them to a draw in week 11.

The Black Cats' performance dipped due to the holidays and the start of January, but recent victories against Crystal Palace and a 3-0 thrashing of Burnley have propelled Sunderland to a high 8th place in the English league.

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Arsenal vs Sunderland Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
1 Arsenal
85 38 26 7 5 +44
7 Sunderland
54 38 14 12 12 -6

Arsenal and Sunderland Latest Matches

Arsenal
Arsenal Latest matches
D W L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Feb 3, 2026 - Carabao Cup

Arsenal
1 :  0
Chelsea

Jan 31, 2026 - Premier League

Leeds
0 :  4
Arsenal

Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League

Arsenal
3 :  2
Kairat Almaty

Jan 25, 2026 - Premier League

Arsenal
2 :  3
Manchester United

Jan 20, 2026 - Champions League

Inter Milan
1 :  3
Arsenal

Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Arsenal
W W D L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
67% BTTS
2 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Feb 3, 2026 - Carabao Cup

Arsenal
1 :  0
Chelsea

Jan 28, 2026 - Champions League

Arsenal
3 :  2
Kairat Almaty

Jan 25, 2026 - Premier League

Arsenal
2 :  3
Manchester United

Jan 8, 2026 - Premier League

Arsenal
0 :  0
Liverpool

Dec 30, 2025 - Premier League

Arsenal
4 :  1
Aston Villa

Dec 27, 2025 - Premier League

Arsenal
2 :  1
Brighton
W W W D W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.83 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

Jan 31, 2026 - Premier League

Leeds
0 :  4
Arsenal

Jan 20, 2026 - Champions League

Inter Milan
1 :  3
Arsenal

Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League

Nottingham Forest
0 :  0
Arsenal

Jan 14, 2026 - Carabao Cup

Chelsea
2 :  3
Arsenal

Jan 11, 2026 - FA Cup

Portsmouth
1 :  4
Arsenal

Jan 3, 2026 - Premier League

Bournemouth
2 :  3
Arsenal
Sunderland
Sunderland Latest matches
D L D W L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Feb 2, 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
3 :  0
Burnley

Jan 24, 2026 - Premier League

West Ham
3 :  1
Sunderland

Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
2 :  1
Crystal Palace

Jan 10, 2026 - FA Cup

Everton
1 :  1
Sunderland

Jan 7, 2026 - Premier League

Brentford
3 :  0
Sunderland

Jan 4, 2026 - Premier League

Tottenham
1 :  1
Sunderland
W W D D W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Feb 2, 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
3 :  0
Burnley

Jan 17, 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
2 :  1
Crystal Palace

Jan 1, 2026 - Premier League

Sunderland
0 :  0
Manchester City

Dec 28, 2025 - Premier League

Sunderland
1 :  1
Leeds

Dec 14, 2025 - Premier League

Sunderland
1 :  0
Newcastle

Nov 29, 2025 - Premier League

Sunderland
3 :  2
Bournemouth
L D D L D L
Victories

0/6 (0%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
0.5 Goals scored
1.83 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Jan 24, 2026 - Premier League

West Ham
3 :  1
Sunderland

Jan 10, 2026 - FA Cup

Everton
1 :  1
Sunderland

Jan 7, 2026 - Premier League

Brentford
3 :  0
Sunderland

Jan 4, 2026 - Premier League

Tottenham
1 :  1
Sunderland

Dec 20, 2025 - Premier League

Brighton
0 :  0
Sunderland

Dec 6, 2025 - Premier League

Manchester City
3 :  0
Sunderland

Arsenal against Sunderland : Head to Head (H2H)

Arsenal

75 %

Draw

25 %

Sunderland

0 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

4.25
Total goals
75%
BTTS
3.25
Goals scored
1
Goals conceded
75%
Over 2.5
25%
Under 2.5

Nov 8, 2025 - Premier League

Sunderland
2 :  2
Arsenal

Dec 21, 2021 - Carabao Cup

Arsenal
5 :  1
Sunderland

May 16, 2017 - Premier League

Arsenal
2 :  0
Sunderland

Oct 29, 2016 - Premier League

Sunderland
1 :  4
Arsenal

Arsenal against Sunderland Lineups: Starting 11

Arsenal

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

1
D. Raya
12
J. Timber
2
W. Saliba
6
G. Magalhaes
33
R. Calafiori
29
K. Havertz
36
M. Zubimendi
41
D. Rice
20
N. Madueke
9
G. Jesus
19
L. Trossard
9
B. Brobbey
7
C. Talbi
28
E. Le Fee
32
T. Hume
19
H. Diarra
27
N. Sadiki
17
R. Mandava
15
O. Alderete
5
D. Ballard
20
N. Mukiele
22
R. Roefs

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

Sunderland

Substitutes

Arsenal
Arsenal
Goalkeeper

K. Arrizabalaga

Defender

P. Hincapie

R. Calafiori 67'

C. Mosquera

B. White

Midfielder

C. Norgaard

L. Trossard 89'

M. Lewis-Skelly

Forward

E. Eze

K. Havertz 67'

G. Martinelli

N. Madueke 60'

V. Gyokeres

G. Jesus 60'

Sunderland
Sunderland
Goalkeeper

M. Ellborg

Defender

D. Cirkin

L. Geertruida

N. Sadiki 71'

Midfielder

C. Rigg

R. Mundle

C. Talbi 64'

L. O'Nien

Forward

W. Isidor

B. Brobbey 85'

N. Angulo

T. Hume 85'

E. Mayenda

Missing players

Arsenal
Arsenal
Midfielder

M. Odegaard

M. Merino

Forward

B. Saka

Sunderland
Sunderland
Forward

B. Traore

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Arsenal
CD Huachipato Sunderland
Top Goalscorer
Sweden V. Gyokeres (14 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Netherlands B. Brobbey (7 Goals)
Best assists
Belgium L. Trossard (6 Assists) , 
Norway M. Odegaard (6 Assists)
Best assists
France E. Le Fee (7 Assists)

Arsenal - Sunderland Key Points

  1. Arsenal's goal difference this Premier League season is +29
  2. Arsenal reduced Leeds United to an xG of 0.15 in their last Premier League victory.
  3. Arsenal achieved an xG of 2.19 and 9 shots on target in Matchday 24
  4. Arsenal defeated Sunderland 5-1 in their last encounter at the Emirates Stadium
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Our Arsenal vs Sunderland Prediction

Arteta has several options to play with in attack; it is believed he will start Havertz after his excellent recent performance, and he may rotate Gyokeres and Eze, giving minutes to Brazilian Gabriel Jesus.

Despite Sunderland's surprising away victory against Chelsea, they have not won an away game since. You would have to go back to 1983 to find the last time Sunderland beat Arsenal away from home.

Our prediction for Arsenal vs Sunderland is: Arsenal -1.5.

Prediction:

 

Arsenal -1.5.

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