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
Key match information
Tottenham Hotspur played Sunderland in Premier League (England). The match was played on 4 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Tottenham Hotspur: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Sunderland: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tottenham Hotspur scores 1.42 and concedes 1.21 goals per match. Sunderland scores 1.05 and concedes 0.95. League average: 2.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tottenham Hotspur 47%, Sunderland 42%. Over 2.5: Tottenham Hotspur 63%, Sunderland 32%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Tottenham Hotspur has higher xG: 1.19 vs 1.12. Tottenham Hotspur: 9.7 shots per match, Sunderland: 9.5.
Match halves
Tottenham Hotspur: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.84. Sunderland: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Tottenham Hotspur: 76-90+ (8 goals). Sunderland: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.78 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Tottenham Hotspur is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.42 goals / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.05 goals / match - Sunderland
Sunderland is 27% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.21 goals / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 0.95 goals / match - Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur scores in 79% of matches (15 of 19 matches), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 matches).
Sunderland scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while Tottenham Hotspur keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 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 - Tottenham Hotspur
Over / Under - Sunderland
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tottenham Hotspur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Tottenham Hotspur
Sunderland
* 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
| Tottenham Hotspur | Liga | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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.