Arsenal vs Sunderland: match statistics
Arsenal decisively outperforms Sunderland in every statistical aspect. The hosts are in 1st place in the table with impressive home form (75% wins, 50% clean sheets), scoring an average of 2.33 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.67. Sunderland has very poor away efficiency – only 17% wins, as many as 58% of matches without a goal scored, and an average of just 0.5 goals scored while conceding 1.42. The difference in xG quality (1.83 vs 1.05 for the visitors) and possession (59% vs 44%) further confirms Arsenal's superiority. The recent form of both teams (Arsenal 4-0-1, Sunderland 2-1-2 in the last 5 matches) and the goal difference (+20 vs -11) unequivocally point to a certain victory for the hosts.
Arsenal vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Arsenal played against Sunderland in Premier League (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Arsenal has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Sunderland has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Arsenal scores 1.92 goals per game and allows 0.71. Sunderland scores 1.13 and allows 1.08. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Arsenal's games and 46% of Sunderland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 42%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Arsenal has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.16 per game. Arsenal takes 14.9 shots per game, while Sunderland takes 9.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Arsenal leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 1.21 goals per game after halftime. Sunderland leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Arsenal's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). For Sunderland, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Arsenal decisively outperforms Sunderland in every statistical aspect. The hosts are in 1st place in the table with impressive home form (75% wins, 50% clean sheets), scoring an average of 2.33 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.67. Sunderland has very poor away efficiency – only 17% wins, as many as 58% of matches without a goal scored, and an average of just 0.5 goals scored while conceding 1.42. The difference in xG quality (1.83 vs 1.05 for the visitors) and possession (59% vs 44%) further confirms Arsenal's superiority. The recent form of both teams (Arsenal 4-0-1, Sunderland 2-1-2 in the last 5 matches) and the goal difference (+20 vs -11) unequivocally point to a certain victory for the hosts.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Arsenal | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Arsenal is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Arsenal · 1.4 pts / game - Sunderland
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Arsenal is 70% better for: goals scored per game.
1.92 goals / game - Arsenal · 1.13 goals / game - Sunderland
Arsenal is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Arsenal · 1.08 goals / game - Sunderland
Arsenal scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 meczów).
Sunderland scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Arsenal keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Arsenal
Over / Under - Sunderland
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Arsenal is 55% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Arsenal · 1.13 pts / game - Sunderland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Arsenal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Arsenal
Sunderland
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Arsenal | Liga | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.63 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 55% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 81% | ▼ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Arsenal's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sunderland. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Arsenal vs Sunderland?
The Premier League match finished Arsenal 3:0 Sunderland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Arsenal vs Sunderland?
Arsenal score 1.92 goals per game on average and Sunderland 1.13. The Premier League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Arsenal's matches and 46% of Sunderland's.
What form are Arsenal and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games Arsenal have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sunderland 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Arsenal vs Sunderland?
The statistical background for Arsenal vs Sunderland — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.