Sunderland vs Arsenal: match statistics
Sunderland vs Arsenal: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sunderland played Arsenal in Premier League (England). The match was played on 12 September 2026. Venue: Stadium of Light. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Sunderland: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match. Arsenal: 3-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sunderland scores 1.00 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Arsenal scores 2.00 and concedes 0.33. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sunderland 67%, Arsenal 33%. Over 2.5: Sunderland 33%, Arsenal 67%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Arsenal has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.41. Sunderland: 12.3 shots per match, Arsenal: 14.3.
Match halves
Sunderland: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67. Arsenal: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Sunderland: 31-45+ (1 goals). Arsenal: 46-60 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 50%.
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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Arsenal is 126% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / match - Sunderland · 3 pts / match - 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 match.
1 goals / match - Sunderland · 2 goals / match - Arsenal
Arsenal is 203% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Sunderland · 0.33 goals / match - Arsenal
Sunderland scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Arsenal keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
Arsenal scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sunderland
Over / Under - Arsenal
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Sunderland · 1.67 pts / match - Arsenal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Arsenal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.67 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Sunderland 0 - 1 - 1 Arsenal. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.