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Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge of Tottenham is a trip to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
The former Brighton manager has been brought in to try and keep Spurs up, with them in real danger of being relegated to the Championship.
As for Sunderland, they should be safe from avoiding the drop, so are playing to finish as high as possible in their first season as a newly-promoted club.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our Premier League predictions!
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Sunderland vs. Tottenham key stats
- Sunderland have lost just once in four league games (W2, D1).
- Tottenham have not won a league match in 2026.
- Sunderland are winless in seven home H2Hs (D3, L4).
Sunderland vs. Tottenham preview: Both sides to settle on draw?
| Sunderland | vs | Tottenham |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 17th |
| 43 | Points | 30 |
| 32 | Goals For | 40 |
| 36 | Goals Against | 50 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 7 |
| 9th | Home Rank | 12th |
| 20th | Away Rank | 9th |
Not many gave Sunderland a hope of staying up after they were promoted via the Championship play-offs.
However, some clever summer recruitment saw the Black Cats bolster their squad, and they have taken the Premier League by surprise.
Sitting in 11th, they are now aiming for a top-half finish, and could also finish above North East rivals Newcastle United with the Magpies below them in 12th.
On paper, Tottenham at home provides a decent chance to win, but their opponents are desperate for points and have a new manager at the helm.
Indeed, De Zerbi has taken over from Igor Tudor, who was relieved of his duties during the international break.
He has previous experience of managing in the Premier League with Brighton & Hove Albion, and is thought of highly in the game.
However, De Zerbi is used to fighting at the other end of the table, with Spurs very much in a relegation battle.
Nonetheless, having not won a league match in 2026 yet, the visitors will do well to earn a victory here.
Sunderland vs. Tottenham form guide & betting tips
| Sunderland | vs | Tottenham |
|---|---|---|
| L-D-W-L-W | League Form | L-L-L-D-L |
| 7 | Points | 1 |
| 10th | Form Table | 20th |
| 5 | Goals For | 4 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 13 |
| D-W-L-L-W | Form (all comps) | L-L-D-W-L |
Whispers predicts: Sunderland 1-1 Tottenham
Sunderland are slight 17/10 favourites with bookmakers to win, but after losing their last three at home, the Black Cats are low on confidence.
Of course, Tottenham are in poor form too though, so we quite like the Draw at 12/5.
Under 2.5 goals at 22/25 also appeals to us, given it has come through in four of Sunderland's previous five games.
The Black Cats are also yet to lose when scoring first in the league, so Sunderland to score first at 21/20 is our final pick.
Overall, wea re predicting a 1-1 draw, which is available at 6/1.
> Under 2.5 goals at 22/25 | Likelihood: Probable
> Sunderland to score first at 21/20 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw at 12/5 | Likelihood: Outsider