Sunderland vs Arsenal: match statistics
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Sunderland vs Arsenal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sunderland plays Arsenal in Premier League (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026.
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 2.83 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 53% for BTTS and 50% 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 2.83 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 50% 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.
Before kickoff
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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 meczów), while Arsenal keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 meczów).
Arsenal scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 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 - 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 | 2.83 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 70% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
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
When do Sunderland and Arsenal play?
Sunderland face Arsenal on September 12, 2026 in Premier League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match 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 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% 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.