Sunderland vs Arsenal: match statistics
Sunderland vs Arsenal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sunderland played against Arsenal in Premier League (England). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Stadium of Light. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Sunderland has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Arsenal has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sunderland scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Arsenal scores 2.00 and allows 0.33. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Sunderland's games and 33% of Arsenal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 67%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Arsenal has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.41 per game. Sunderland takes 12.3 shots per game, while Arsenal takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sunderland leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Arsenal leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sunderland's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). For Arsenal, it is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 go into the match as league leaders with a perfect record of 3 wins. In their last five fixtures, they have won 4 and drawn 1, scoring 10 goals and conceding just 2. Sunderland also have a solid run of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last five matches, but they have won only 1 of 3 games this season and currently sit 12th. The visitors are more clinical in front of goal, converting 14% of their shots compared with Sunderland’s 8%, while also averaging 61% possession against the hosts’ 41%. Arsenal’s away defensive record is particularly impressive: they have conceded no goals, kept a clean sheet in 100% of their matches and allow opponents just 0.69 xG, compared with Sunderland’s 1.17. The hosts won their only home match so far, but the visitors’ advantages in form, game control and defensive quality point to an Arsenal victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to a scenario in which at least one team fails to score, primarily due to Arsenal’s excellent defensive record: they have yet to concede away from home, while their average xG conceded is only 0.69. In their last five matches, Arsenal conceded just 0.4 goals per game and allowed opponents 0.95 xG, whereas Sunderland averaged 1.4 goals scored during this period from 1.39 xG. Sunderland has recorded BTTS - Yes in 60% of their last five outings, but Arsenal has done so in only 40%, and their tally of 10 goals scored and 2 conceded clearly supports another clean sheet. The hosts create plenty of chances, averaging 18 shots and 7.5 shots on target, but the visitors’ defensive solidity reduces the likelihood of both teams scoring. Therefore, BTTS - No is the preferred selection.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The last five-match record points to a controlled goal environment: Sunderland averaged 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded, while Arsenal scored 2.0 and conceded just 0.4. The combined xG over this period stands at 1.39 for the home side and 1.59 for the visitors, while both defenses allowed 1.06 and 0.95 xG respectively, bringing the projected total down to 2.45 goals. Over 2.5 goals landed in 40% of Sunderland’s and 60% of Arsenal’s recent matches, but the four-goal threshold remains clearly above their typical scoring rate. In addition, Arsenal kept clean sheets in 3 of their last 5 matches, making Under 3.5 the market best supported by the data.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by an Arsenal victory, as the visitors have won 80% of their last five matches without suffering a defeat, while Sunderland have won 60%. During this period, Arsenal averaged 2.0 goals scored and just 0.4 conceded per match, compared with Sunderland’s respective figures of 1.4 and 0.8. Before the break, Sunderland drew in 75% of their recent matches and scored only 0.25 goals on average, whereas Arsenal were level at half-time in 60% of their games but averaged 1.2 goals. After the interval, the visitors kept a clean sheet in 100% of their last five appearances, reinforcing the expectation that they will gradually take control after an evenly matched start. Arsenal’s advantage in current form and defensive performance therefore primarily supports the X/2 option, although they could also be leading at the break.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Sunderland | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.35 |
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 126% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / game - Sunderland · 3 pts / game - Arsenal
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 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Sunderland · 2 goals / game - Arsenal
Arsenal is 203% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Sunderland · 0.33 goals / game - Arsenal
Sunderland scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Arsenal keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 games).
Arsenal scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 games).
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 - Sunderland
Over / Under - Arsenal
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 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Sunderland · 1.67 pts / game - Arsenal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Arsenal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 67% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 33% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Sunderland
Arsenal
* 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
| Sunderland | Liga | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 67% | • 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sunderland's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Arsenal. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sunderland vs Arsenal?
The Premier League match finished Sunderland 0:2 Arsenal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunderland and Arsenal?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sunderland won 0, Arsenal won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sunderland vs Arsenal?
Sunderland score 1.00 goals per game on average and Arsenal 2.00. The Premier League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Sunderland's matches and 33% of Arsenal's.
What form are Sunderland and Arsenal in?
Over the last 5 games Sunderland have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Arsenal 3-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sunderland vs Arsenal?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sunderland vs Arsenal: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.