- The Sunderland vs Arsenal prediction article for 2026/27 Premier League breaks down form, key players, odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The two sides will lock horns on Saturday September 12, at the Stadium of Light.
- Kick off set for 10pm EAT.
Sunderland host Arsenal at the Stadium of Light as both sides head into Matchweek 4 of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign.
The Gunners enter the match maintaining a perfect 100% winning start across all competitions, boasting three consecutive league victories capped by a 2-1 home triumph over Chelsea in Matchweek 3.
Mikel Arteta’s men maintained their form on the continent mid-week, grinding out a 1-0 UEFA Champions League away win against Napoli.
Arsenal will look to extend their 17-match unbeaten league streak against the Black Cats and preserve their relentless title defense.
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On the other hand, Régis Le Bris’s Sunderland have shown competitive resilience back in the top flight, collecting four points from their opening three league fixtures.
Coming off a 1-1 away draw against Brentford on Matchweek 3 and a 1-0 mid-week EFL Cup win over Hull City, the Black Cats have conceded only five shots on target in the Premier League so far the lowest tally in the division.
Sunderland will aim to snap a long-standing top-flight winless drought against Arsenal that stretches back to November 2009.
Sunderland Vs Arsenal kick off time and Venue
The match will take place at the Stadium of Light. Kickoff is scheduled for 22:00 EAT (20:00 local BST) on Saturday, September 12.
Sunderland Vs Arsenal Team News
Arsenal welcome back key starters after rotating during their mid-week European trip to Naples, with Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka expected to spearhead the attack.
Sunderland rotated their squad for Tuesday’s 1-0 EFL Cup victory over Hull City, resting several key starters while Chemsdine Talbi impressed by scoring the winning goal.
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Sunderland Vs Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Sunderland: Melker Ellborg, Trai Hume, Omar Alderete, Dayann Methalie, Luke O’Nien, Chris Rigg, Jules Ahoka, Jocelin Ta Bi, Chemsdine Talbi, Malick Fofana, Wilson Isidor
Arsenal: David Raya, Ben White, Ezri Konsa, Gabriel Magalhães, Piero Hincapié, Declan Rice, Myles Skelly, Martin Ødegaard, Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis,Kai Havertz.
Sunderland Vs Arsenal head-to-head
Sunderland wins: 50
Draws: 41
Arsenal wins: 63
Arsenal hold the advantage in overall competitive meetings, having claimed 63 victories across all competitions.
Stats & Key Trends
Historically, Arsenal have controlled this fixture in top-flight action, remaining undefeated in their last nine competitive meetings against Sunderland across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Sunderland enter the clash relying on strong defensive stability at the Stadium of Light, having conceded just once in their last two home fixtures across all competitions.
However, history favors the visiting Gunners, as Sunderland have struggled to collect maximum points in this matchup over recent top-flight encounters.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal are heading into this clash with a 100% winning record this season, making them the favourites to win and extend that impressive run. Sunderland, on the other hand, are also unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions, and they will be looking to maintain that momentum.
We definitely expect goals in this clash, as Arsenal will be looking to boost their goal difference and move to the top of the table by overtaking Manchester City, who also lead the pack with nine points.