This Sunday, Sunderland will host Tottenham at the Stadium of Light for a crucial Premier League clash. The match is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
Sunderland vs Tottenham: Team Insights and Form Analysis
Sunderland currently sits in 11th place in the Premier League with 43 points. They are coming off a recent victory, defeating Newcastle 2-1. However, their home record shows they have faced challenges, registering three consecutive defeats and conceding goals in their last three matches.
In contrast, Tottenham is struggling down in 17th position with only 30 points. Their recent performance includes a disappointing 0-3 loss to Nottingham Forest. Notably, Tottenham has not won any of its last four away matches and has conceded goals in ten consecutive games.
Recent Encounters
The last match between Sunderland and Tottenham ended in a 1-1 draw. Historically, the two teams have met 119 times, with Tottenham leading with 50 wins compared to Sunderland’s 37. At the Stadium of Light, Sunderland has a slight advantage with 22 wins from 57 encounters.
Injury Updates
Both teams will be impacted by injuries:
- Sunderland Injuries:
- Romaine Mundle – Hamstring Injury
- Daniel Ballard – Hamstring Injury
- Robin Roefs – Hamstring Injury
- Bertrand Traoré – Knee Injury
- Nilson Angulo – Muscle Injury
- Tottenham Injuries:
- Ben Davies – Ankle Surgery
- James Maddison – Knee Injury
- Dejan Kulusevski – Knee Injury
- Rodrigo Bentancur – Injury
Projected Lineups
As both teams prepare for this significant match, here are the last starting XIs:
| Team | Starting XI |
|---|---|
| Sunderland | Melker Ellborg, Trai Hume, Lutsharel Geertruida, Omar Alderete, Luke O´Nien, Noah Sadiki, Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra, Chris Rigg, Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey |
| Tottenham | Guglielmo Vicario, Djed Spence, Cristián Romero, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Archie Gray, Pape Sarr, Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison |
As the teams gear up for this fixture, spectators anticipate an exciting encounter. Both Sunderland and Tottenham will be eager to secure a vital three points in their pursuit of Premier League stability.
