Sunderland vs Arsenal Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 12 September 2026, Sunderland face Arsenal at Stadium of Light with kickoff scheduled for . This England Premier League encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Sunderland aim for structural stability in their setup.
Arsenal tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Recent Form
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Sunderland are struggling badly and picking up very few positive results. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.
In contrast, Arsenal have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
There is little difference in Sunderland's performance across venues.
A clear home bias is evident in Arsenal's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
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Sunderland have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
In contrast, Arsenal boast one of the strongest recent defensive records. Their defensive structure looks well organised.
A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Sunderland.
Arsenal's defence is dramatically stronger at home compared to away matches.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
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Sunderland have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Similarly, Arsenal are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
A rare pattern, with Sunderland's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.
Arsenal's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
Scoring Consistency
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Sunderland have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Similarly, Arsenal show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
A surprising trend, with Sunderland's goals coming much more frequently in away fixtures.
Arsenal's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
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Sunderland vs Arsenal Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Sunderland scores after every 11 shots, while Arsenal gets averagely 4 shots in a game.
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Sunderland vs Arsenal Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Sunderland fielded the below lineup in the last match against Ipswich Town: Roefs; Mandava, O'Nien , Ballard, Meunier; Xhaka, Sadiki; Angulo, Le Fee, Hume; Brobbey
In their last match against Coventry starting lineup of Arsenal was the following: Raya; Calafiori, Gabriel, Mosquera, White; Rice, Lewis-Skelly; Tzolis, Odegaard, Saka; Havertz
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