Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland are set to clash in a Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday, following contrasting midweek performances. Spurs played to a dull 0-0 draw against Brentford, while Sunderland managed to hold Manchester City to the same scoreline in a riveting encounter.
Despite being Champions of the Europa League, Tottenham has struggled this season, currently lingering in the bottom half of the Premier League table with only seven wins to their name. Their mediocre home form, highlighted by being defeated in a record 11 matches in 2025, has left fans concerned. Historically, they have also faced challenges in their first home matches of the calendar year, losing five out of the last seven.
On a brighter note, Spurs have managed to maintain four clean sheets in their last six matches, a significant improvement compared to allowing 15 goals across five games in November. This defensive uptick will be crucial as they prepare to face Sunderland, who also arrive in good form defensively.
Sunderland is currently positioned seventh in the table and was able to make a strong statement in their last match, nearly derailing Manchester City’s title ambitions. However, they face their own challenges, particularly away from home, where they have won only nine of their 29 points this season. Furthermore, with a dismal four away goals, they share the worst record in that category with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Historically, Sunderland has struggled at Tottenham, failing to score in six of their nine away games this season and losing 14 of their last 16 encounters at Spurs.
Team news reveals that Spurs will be without a handful of players, including Brennan Johnson, who recently joined Crystal Palace, as well as Xavi Simons and Dejan Kulusevski due to injuries. Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey may also be a concern due to muscle tightness, but he is expected to feature.
Predictions for the match suggest a likely stalemate, with analysts anticipating a score of 1-1 due to both teams’ struggles to create scoring opportunities. Tottenham, missing key players, might find it particularly challenging to break the deadlock, while Sunderland will look to capitalize on Spurs’ vulnerabilities.
With both teams needing points to improve their standings, this match could prove pivotal as they navigate the remainder of the season, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.