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Football England - Premier League Stadium of Light Sat 8 Nov 12:30
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Premier League Betting Preview: Sunderland vs Arsenal

Sunderland clash with league leaders Arsenal at Stadium of Light, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 8 November. Our betting preview features expert Premier League predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve Found the Best Wager for this Game

We like the look of Sunderland with a +1.25 goal start against Arsenal. It means the Asian Handicap stake is split between +1 and +1.5, with attractive odds of -108 that the Black Cats are able to flourish.

Arsenal Won 5-1 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Sunderland had a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was at home to Everton at Stadium of Light. Regis Le Bris' team boasted 61% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Granit Xhaka registered the goal.

Arsenal have triumphed in their previous five Premier League games. The latest was on their travels where Burnley were beaten 2-0 at Turf Moor. The North London outfit boasted 54% possession and recorded eight shots on goal, with Viktor Gyoekeres and Declan Rice finding the net.

Four days ago, Arsenal landed a 3-0 win when facing Czech First League side Slavia Prague away in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Arsenal land a 5-1 EFL Cup home victory over Sunderland at Emirates Stadium.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Arsenal logo Arsenal 29 19 7 3 58 22 36 58:22 64
11 Sunderland logo Sunderland 29 10 10 9 30 34 -4 30:34 40
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Sunderland – Last 10 League Games

Sunderland have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. The Wearside club have averaged 44.0% possession, 377.6 passes and 3.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.8 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Wilson Isidor is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Granit Xhaka, Chemsdine Talbi, Nordi Mukiele and Omar Alderete each have 1. Granit Xhaka is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Robin Roefs keeping 4 clean sheets.

Arsenal – Last 10 League Games

Arsenal have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 1.8 goals from 14.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. The Gunners average 58.3% possession, 484.4 passes, 7.3 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against them, while conceding 0.3 goals from 7.5 attempts and 1.9 shots on goal.

Viktor Gyoekeres is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber have 2. Leandro Trossard, Gabriel and Declan Rice have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while David Raya has 7 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Lutsharel Geertruida, Trai Hume, Reinildo, Bertrand Traore, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fee, Wilson Isidor.

Arsenal confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): David Raya (GK), Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard, Mikel Merino.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Sunderland vs Arsenal betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a chance to get some insurance on the underdogs by backing Sunderland +1.25. We’re happy to take them on the Asian Handicap at -108 when it comes to this Premier League game.

Our Premier League experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Sunderland vs Arsenal league stats:

  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Sunderland in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The +1.25 line has been covered by Sunderland in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Arsenal in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Arsenal in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
Sunderland +1.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland Sunderland logo 1 - 1 Arsenal logo Arsenal

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +650. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Leandro Trossard Over 0.5 Shots On Target -119 BetMGM logo

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) has finished with one or more shots on goal in three consecutive Premier League matches. We’re expecting this data to be backed up and for him to cover the Shots on Target line at odds of -119.

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Declan Rice to Score +550 BetMGM logo

Declan Rice (Arsenal) has registered two goals in his past five Premier League games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +550 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Declan Rice Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Arsenal Under 6.5 Corners -125 BetMGM logo

In their past two matches, Arsenal have not covered the 6.5 corners line, while the last four Sunderland home games have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. If you agree with our verdict that the Arsenal Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of -125 that they go under.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sunderland Logo Sunderland
Total
8.00 3.40 4.60
Home
9.20 5.80 3.40
Away
8.60 3.60 5.00
Arsenal Logo Arsenal
Total
10.50 7.30 3.20
Home
10.30 6.60 3.70
Away
11.10 7.80 3.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Sunderland +1.25 -108
Total Goals Under 2.5 -118
Shots On Target Leandro Trossard Over 0.5 -119

Our same-game multi selections include Sunderland to cover the +1.25 Asian Handicap, Under 2.5 and Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) to have a minimum of one shot on target.

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Sunderland vs Arsenal Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Arsenal Victory on the Cards According to Betting Sites

With the bookies giving them a 69% probability of winning, Arsenal might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -222 when it comes to triumphing in this Premier League clash. The +650 means that Sunderland are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

Should you want to back Arsenal to lead at the break, then there is -104 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Sunderland have been chalked up at +600 and the draw is +130.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -185.

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Viktor Gyökeres Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

There is -103 available that Viktor Gyökeres finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +270.

Player Goals
Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)
First
-103
Anytime
+270
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Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
First
+135
Anytime
+310
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Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
First
+200
Anytime
+430
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Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
First
+275
Anytime
+575
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Player Shots On Target
Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
-100
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Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
Over 0.5
-156
Under 0.5
-109
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Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
Over 0.5
-119
Under 0.5
-141
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Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-116
Under 0.5
-147
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Player Shots
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Over 3.5
+118
Under 3.5
-
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Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
Over 2.5
+106
Under 2.5
-
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Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
Over 2.5
-103
Under 2.5
-
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Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)
Over 2.5
-137
Under 2.5
-
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Sunderland Proving Hard to Beat at Home

Sunderland haven’t been beaten in seven straight games at Stadium of Light. Regis Le Bris' team have four draws, three wins and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Arsenal have won each of their last three games on the road. The North London outfit have collected six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sunderland logo Sunderland Home Stats 3-4-3 1.80 1.00 0.80 2 8 4 6
Arsenal logo Arsenal Away Stats 6-3-1 2.30 1.60 0.70 4 6 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Head to Head
Team Stats
Sunderland logo Sunderland League Stats
Arsenal logo Arsenal League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Sunderland vs Arsenal Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Sunderland vs Arsenal, check the team news first. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Premier League, along with current injury news.

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Arsenal Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

22 Robin Roefs
20 Nordi Mukiele 5 Daniel Ballard 6 Lutsharel Geertruida
32 Trai Hume 17 Reinildo
25 Bertrand Traore 34 Granit Xhaka 27 Noah Sadiki 28 Enzo Le Fee
18 Wilson Isidor
1 David Raya
12 Jurrien Timber 2 William Saliba 6 Gabriel 33 Riccardo Calafiori
36 Martin Zubimendi 41 Declan Rice
7 Bukayo Saka 10 Eberechi Eze 19 Leandro Trossard
23 Mikel Merino

Arsenal Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sunderland Substitutes

  • 1Anthony Patterson
  • 4Daniel Neil
  • 7Chemsdine Talbi
  • 9Brian Brobbey
  • 11Chris Rigg
  • 12Eliezer Mayenda
  • 13Luke O'Nien
  • 24Simon Adingra
  • 26Arthur Masuaku

Arsenal Substitutes

  • 3Cristhian Mosquera
  • 4Ben White
  • 5Piero Hincapie
  • 13Kepa Arrizabalaga
  • 16Christian Noergaard
  • 22Ethan Nwaneri
  • 49Myles Lewis-Skelly
  • 56Max Dowman
  • 71A. Harriman-Annous

Previous Sunderland Lineups

03 Nov Premier League
Sunderland 1-1 Everton
25 Oct Premier League
Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland
18 Oct Premier League
Sunderland 2-0 Wolverhampton
04 Oct Premier League
Man United 2-0 Sunderland
27 Sep Premier League
Nott’m Forest 0-1 Sunderland
21 Sep Premier League
Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa

Previous Arsenal Lineups

04 Nov Champions League
Slavia Prague 0-3 Arsenal
01 Nov Premier League
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
29 Oct EFL Cup
Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
26 Oct Premier League
Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace
21 Oct Champions League
Arsenal 4-0 Atlético Madrid
18 Oct Premier League
Fulham 0-1 Arsenal

Injuries & Suspensions

Sunderland Injury Table
Type Name Info
Romaine Mundle Thigh
Dennis Cirkin Thigh
Reinildo Knee
Brian Brobbey Groin
Nordi Mukiele Calf
Jocelin Ta Bi Ankle
Jenson Seelt Knee
Arsenal Injury Table
Type Name Info
Martin Oedegaard Knee
Mikel Merino Foot
Team Squads

Sunderland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Regis Le Bris

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Robin Roefs 22 G 10 900 10 0 0 0 1 0
Granit Xhaka 34 M 10 900 10 0 1 3 3 0
Noah Sadiki 27 M 10 891 10 0 0 0 4 0
Trai Hume 32 D 10 888 10 0 0 1 1 0
Nordi Mukiele 20 D 8 720 8 0 1 0 1 0

Arsenal Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mikel Arteta

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Gabriel 6 D 10 900 10 0 1 2 1 0
David Raya 22 G 10 900 10 0 0 0 1 0
Martin Zubimendi 36 M 10 847 9 1 2 0 1 0
Declan Rice 41 M 10 804 9 1 2 2 0 0
Viktor Gyoekeres 14 F 10 800 10 0 4 0 1 0
England FlagPremier League Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 29 19 7 3 58:22 64
2 Man City 28 18 5 5 57:25 59
3 Man United 28 14 9 5 50:38 51
4 Aston Villa 28 15 6 7 38:30 51
5 Liverpool 29 14 6 9 48:39 48
6 Chelsea 28 12 9 7 49:33 45
7 Brentford 29 13 5 11 44:40 44
8 Everton 29 12 7 10 34:33 43
9 Bournemouth 29 9 13 7 44:46 40
10 Fulham 28 12 4 12 40:42 40
11 Sunderland 29 10 10 9 30:34 40
12 Brighton 28 9 10 9 38:35 37
13 Newcastle 28 10 6 12 40:42 36
14 Crystal Palace 28 9 8 11 30:34 35
15 Leeds 29 7 10 12 37:48 31
16 Tottenham 28 7 8 13 38:43 29
17 Nott’m Forest 28 7 6 15 26:41 27
18 West Ham 28 6 7 15 34:54 25
19 Burnley 29 4 7 18 32:58 19
20 Wolverhampton 30 3 7 20 22:52 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 14 11 2 1 34:9 35
2 Arsenal 14 11 2 1 33:9 35
3 Man United 14 9 3 2 27:16 30
4 Aston Villa 14 9 2 3 20:11 29
5 Liverpool 14 8 3 3 26:16 27
6 Sunderland 14 7 5 2 22:13 26
7 Fulham 14 8 2 4 24:17 26
8 Brentford 14 7 4 3 24:15 25
9 Bournemouth 15 6 7 2 21:15 25
10 Brighton 14 6 6 2 22:15 24
11 Chelsea 14 6 5 3 23:16 23
12 Newcastle 14 7 2 5 26:23 23
13 Leeds 15 6 4 5 22:20 22
14 Everton 15 5 4 6 18:19 19
15 Crystal Palace 14 3 6 5 14:18 15
16 Nott’m Forest 14 3 4 7 13:19 13
17 West Ham 14 3 3 8 17:27 12
18 Wolverhampton 16 3 3 10 17:31 12
19 Tottenham 14 2 4 8 17:22 10
20 Burnley 14 2 4 8 15:23 10