12 apr 2026

Sunderland vs Tottenham: preview, stats and odds

Sunderland host Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light in Premier League Round 32, with two contrasting profiles and very similar markets. The lineups are not confirmed, but the data points to a balanced matchup. Roberto De Zerbi’s side bring volume in possession and crossing, while Régis Le Bris’s team have been tidier at the back. Odds are tight for a reason.

What the numbers say in attack

Tottenham arrive with 40 league goals from 346 shots and 118 on target. They generate 54 big chances, missing 33, and deliver a hefty 636 crosses with 22.8% accuracy. Spurs lean on dribbling to open lanes, completing 289 out of 591 attempts.

Sunderland have 32 goals from 306 shots and 102 on target. They post 51 big chances but have missed 34, with 485 crosses at 19.4% accuracy. The Black Cats hit the woodwork 10 times, a small sign that margins have been thin.

Defensive trends and discipline

Sunderland concede 36 goals and own 9 clean sheets, with only 134 shots on target allowed and 7 errors leading to goals. They win 49.7% of aerial duels and have made 1000 clearances, suggesting compact work in their own third.

Tottenham concede 50 and have 7 clean sheets, facing 135 shots on target. Errors have been costlier, 12 leading directly to goals. Spurs win 46.0% in the air and commit more fouls overall, with 76 yellow cards and 4 reds.

Likely shapes and matchups

Sunderland are listed in a 4-2-3-1, with defensive steel from Nordi Mukiele and Omar Alderete, and midfield control from Granit Xhaka, who holds a 7.24 Sofascore Rating. Enzo Le Fée and Habib Diarra add energy between the lines, while Brian Brobbey leads the line.

Tottenham’s sheet shows a 3-4-2-1 built on Cristian Romero, Kevin Danso and Micky van de Ven. João Palhinha screens midfield with Conor Gallagher alongside, and Xavi Simons supports Richarlison and Dominic Solanke. Pedro Porro’s delivery from wide areas fits Spurs’ high-cross approach.

Lees verder

France-Italy 1-1, the Azzurri pass the Paris test: Bastoni answers OliseItaly grabs a valuable 1-1 against France at the Stade de France. Olise puts Les Bleus ahead, Bastoni scores the equalizer. Donnarumma decisive, Kean hits the crossbar in the final moments: another sign of growth for Mancini’s side.

Possession, set plays and how it could flow

Tottenham average 49.9% possession and complete 81.1% of passes, a touch higher than Sunderland’s 43.6% and 78.6%. Corners also tilt Spurs’ way, 161 to 111. Sunderland, though, are more secure around their box and have conceded fewer overall.

Penalty trends are notable. Sunderland have taken five penalties and scored four, while Tottenham have not taken a league penalty this season. On fast breaks, each side has two goals, with the Black Cats attempting them slightly more often.

Odds and referee watch

The 1X2 market is tight, with Sunderland at 17/10, the draw at 11/5 and Tottenham at 7/4. The Asian handicap sits at (0), effectively a level ball, priced near even on both sides. The numbers point to a fine-margin game.

Referee Robert Jones has officiated 311 matches with 1117 yellows and 20 straight reds, plus 13 second yellows. Expect a firm standard, roughly 3.6 bookings per match across his career sample.

Sofascore will have live momentum, detailed stats and the Sofascore Rating for every player as the game unfolds. If you like following the tactical beats as much as the goals, it is worth keeping open.

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