Tottenham are set to take on Sunderland on Sunday, 4 January, in a match that could have a significant impact on which teams qualify for Europe at the end of the season.
Coming into the match, Sunderland remain in a strong position in seventh in the league table, but Spurs can leapfrog the Black Cats if they come out on top on Sunday afternoon.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Tottenham vs Sunderland prediction below.
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Tottenham vs Sunderland prediction: The visitors to take something from the match
Key Stats
- Sunderland have lost just one of their last seven Premier League matches, and that was against Man City at the Etihad Stadium.
- Tottenham have won just one of their last eight Premier League home matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in each of Sunderland's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Sunderland
Sunderland have become the Premier League's draw specialists in recent weeks, and given Tottenham's home form this season, another one is very much on the cards this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Tottenham go in as odds-on favourites
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) 27.8%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Tottenham vs Sunderland odds are weighted in favour of the home team, which is a tad surprising. Ladbrokes have given Tottenham a 54.5% chance of winning the match, while Sunderland have been given a 23.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in nine years
This will be the first time that Tottenham and Sunderland have gone head-to-head in the Premier League since the 2016/17 season, when the Black Cats were last in the top flight. It's fair to say that both squads have changed considerably in the years since.
Tottenham preview: Farewell to Brennan Johnson
Tottenham completed the sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace on Friday, which should mean more opportunities for other forwards in the Spurs ranks. However, for this match, they are without Xavi Simons due to suspension and Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke due to injuries, so they are light at the top of the pitch.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK), Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Palhinha, Gray, Bentancur, Kudus, Richarlison, Kolo Muani
Last five results
- Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
- Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham
- Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham
- Tottenham 3-0 Slavia Prague
Sunderland preview: No AFCON returnees
Sunderland will have to make do without Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, Athur Masuaku, Chemsidine Talibi, Bertrand Traore and Reinildo Mandava on Sunday as all six men are still at AFCON. In terms of injuries, Dan Ballard is definitely out, and Brian Brobbey is a doubt.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Cirkin, Geertruida, Xhaka, Mayenda, Le Fee, Adingra, Isidor
Last five results
- Sunderland 0-0 Man City
- Sunderland 1-1 Leeds
- Brighton 0-0 Sunderland
- Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle
- Man City 3-0 Sunderland
Player to watch: Wilson Isidor
With Brian Brobbey a doubt, Wilson Isidor will lead the Sunderland line on Sunday, but he will need to produce something special if he is to reclaim his position as the club’s first choice striker. Isidor hasn’t scored in any of his last ten appearances for the Black Cats.