The Matchday 11 clash in the Premier League between Sunderland and Arsenal will take place on November 8 at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland vs. Arsenal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sunderland
The team continues to be among the contenders for top positions. Currently, the club is in 4th place, having lost only two matches in the current championship. Regis Le Bris's side approaches the upcoming match with a three-game unbeaten streak, having defeated Wolverhampton (2-0) and Chelsea (2-1), and drawn with Everton (1-1) in the last round.
- The club has not lost in 7 of their last 8 Premier League matches (4 wins and 3 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of Sunderland's last 7 Premier League games.
- The team remains unbeaten at home this season – 3 wins and 2 draws.
Predicted lineup for Sunderland (5-3-2)
Robin Rufs – Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Lutsharel Geertruida, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo Mandava – Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fee – Bertrand Traore, Wilson Isidor.
Arsenal
With each round, the Londoners increase their lead over the chasing pack in the standings, currently standing at 6 points. The Gunners approach the upcoming match with a five-game winning streak. Notably, Mikel Arteta's side has not conceded a single goal in their last four league matches. The team's defensive performance is impressive, having conceded only three goals after 10 rounds.
- Arsenal has won 10 of their last 12 Premier League games.
- At least one team failed to score in 8 of the last 10 league matches.
- No more than two goals were scored in the last four league matches of the Londoners.
Predicted lineup for Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori – Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze – Leandro Trossard, Viktor Gyokeres, Bukayo Saka.
Forwards Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Jesus, as well as midfielder Martin Odegaard, are injured. Viktor Gyokeres's participation in the game is doubtful.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 28 (Premier League, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 105;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 25%.
Sunderland vs. Arsenal: Match Prediction
It will be interesting to see Regis Le Bris's side play against the league leader. Will the Premier League newcomers manage to avoid defeat against the Gunners? Sunderland primarily focuses on their home matches, where they remain unbeaten this season. The club scores few goals, but one or two are enough to keep them in the top four. The team plays excellently in defense, conceding only three goals in five home Premier League matches.
Even the Gunners will find it challenging to deal with such a defense. Mikel Arteta's side also aims to play as carefully as possible in defense, not giving opponents any chance to score. In their last 17 away Premier League matches, Arsenal conceded more than one goal only once, against Liverpool. Furthermore, no more than two goals were scored in 10 of their last 14 away league games.
Therefore, I believe there will be no more than two goals in this match. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals.
