Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland: match statistics
Tottenham Hotspur, despite average home form (22% wins), holds a significant advantage in possession (54% vs 41%) and superior xG efficiency (1.34 vs 1.04 for Sunderland). Sunderland presents a very weak away offense, scoring an average of just 0.44 goals per match and failing to find the net in 67% of away games. Although both teams struggle to win (Tottenham 22% at home, Sunderland 22% away), the hosts create more scoring opportunities (10.89 shots vs 8.78) and have a better conversion rate (11% vs 5%). Sunderland's negative away goal difference (-6) and the poor run of recent matches for both teams suggest a tight contest; however, Tottenham's qualitative and statistical superiority points towards their victory. A relatively high probability of a draw stems from the visitors' defensive solidity (33% clean sheets) and the hosts' unpredictability.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tottenham Hotspur played against Sunderland in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Tottenham Hotspur has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sunderland has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Tottenham Hotspur scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.21. Sunderland scores 1.05 and allows 0.95. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Tottenham Hotspur's games and 42% of Sunderland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 32%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tottenham Hotspur has the higher season xG average, 1.19 to 1.12 per game. Tottenham Hotspur takes 9.7 shots per game, while Sunderland takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Tottenham Hotspur leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Sunderland leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tottenham Hotspur's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Sunderland, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Tottenham Hotspur, despite average home form (22% wins), holds a significant advantage in possession (54% vs 41%) and superior xG efficiency (1.34 vs 1.04 for Sunderland). Sunderland presents a very weak away offense, scoring an average of just 0.44 goals per match and failing to find the net in 67% of away games. Although both teams struggle to win (Tottenham 22% at home, Sunderland 22% away), the hosts create more scoring opportunities (10.89 shots vs 8.78) and have a better conversion rate (11% vs 5%). Sunderland's negative away goal difference (-6) and the poor run of recent matches for both teams suggest a tight contest; however, Tottenham's qualitative and statistical superiority points towards their victory. A relatively high probability of a draw stems from the visitors' defensive solidity (33% clean sheets) and the hosts' unpredictability.
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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
| Tottenham Hotspur | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 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.
Tottenham Hotspur is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.2 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.
Tottenham Hotspur is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.05 goals / game - Sunderland
Sunderland is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.21 goals / game - Tottenham Hotspur · 0.95 goals / game - Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 meczów).
Sunderland scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Tottenham Hotspur keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 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 - Tottenham Hotspur
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tottenham Hotspur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Tottenham Hotspur
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
| Tottenham Hotspur | Liga | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.63 | 2.78 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 54% | ▼ 42% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 37% | 26% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 79% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland?
The Premier League match finished Tottenham Hotspur 1:1 Sunderland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland?
Tottenham Hotspur score 1.42 goals per game on average and Sunderland 1.05. The Premier League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Tottenham Hotspur's matches and 42% of Sunderland's.
What form are Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games Tottenham Hotspur have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sunderland 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland?
The statistical background for Tottenham Hotspur 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.