| Odds via Tonybet | |
|---|---|
| Sunderland vs Arsenal | Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:30 PM EST |
| Sunderland odds | +760 |
| Arsenal odds | -244 |
| Draw | +370 |
| Both teams to score | Yes +137, No -170 |
Sunderland vs Arsenal Team News
Sunderland Team News
When promoted clubs compete in the Premier League, large-scale investments in summer transfer windows rarely work out. Such teams usually need time to adapt and can’t attack as much as they did in lower leagues. Sunderland, however, are a counterexample. Having last appeared in the 2016/17 season, they now sit fourth in the Premier League, only one point behind second-placed Manchester City.
Since September, the Black Cats have only lost once – a 0-2 defeat to Manchester United. Their success can be explained by an ideal mix of experienced and dynamic players, like playmaker Enzo Le Fée and deep-lying midfielder Granit Xhaka. Although their defence could still improve, their attacking performance makes up for it.
Habib Diarra, Dennis Cirkin, and Romaine Mundle are sidelined through injuries.
Sunderland predicted lineup vs Arsenal (5-4-1): Roefs; Reinildo, Geertruida, Ballard, Mukiele, Hume; Le Fée, Sakidiki, Xhaka, Traoré; Isidor.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal couldn’t have asked for a better season, as they lead in every competition they’re involved in. They’re the only side to have lost just once in the league. Since October, they’ve won every match. As such, they top both the Premier League and the Champions League tables.
The Gunners defeated Sunderland 3-0 on Wednesday thanks to a brace from Merino and Bukayo Saka’s converted penalty. Injuries forced Mikel Arteta to shuffle his squad, though he probably would have rotated anyway, given that Praha are considered the weakest team in the group.
In the Premier League, Arsenal defeated Burnley 2-0 thanks to goals from Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice in the first half. As in most of their games, their defensive solidity has been a cornerstone of their success, with only three goals conceded since the start of their Premier League season.
Mikel caps off a dominant display 🫡 pic.twitter.com/f5hmF0yhIU
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 6, 2025
Players like Martin Zubimendi, who help circulate the ball better while maintaining a strong athletic profile, are the reason why Arsenal have improved since the summer transfer window.
Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli have been sidelined with injuries, while Viktor Gyökeres is awaiting medical clearance.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Sunderland (4-3-3): Raya; Calafiori, Gabriel, Saliba, Timber; Zubimendi, Rice, Merino; Eze, Trossard, Saka.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 12:30 PM EST
- Stadium: Stadium of Light
- Location: Sunderland, England
- Last match: Arsenal 5-1 Sunderland (December 21, 2021, EFL)
Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction, Odds
- Prediction: Arsenal to win
- Odds: -244 (Tonybet)
- Correct score prediction: Sunderland 0-2 Arsenal
Sunderland and Arsenal haven’t met in four years, and in the league, that gap stretches to a decade. Despite the Black Cats hosting the match, the Gunners are deemed favourites. Their defensive performances in recent months have demonstrated that it takes the best attacking units to dismantle them.
With Sunderland expected to line up with a back five, Arsenal will likely look to control proceedings. The Gunners thrive against teams that lack attacking depth: the hosts are set to field only one on Saturday. With a midfield built on control (Zubimendi), physicality (Rice), and a box-to-box energy (Merino), Arsenal should dominate both possession and chance creation.
Sunderland’s last victory in this matchup came in the 2012 EFL Cup, while their most recent league win dates all the way back to 2009.
Sunderland vs Arsenal Betting Tip
- Pick: Bukayo Saka to score
- Odds: +195 (Tonybet)
Bukayo Saka’s record in front of the goal hasn’t been particularly impressive lately. He converted a penalty against Praha and scored another against Brighton. Against Burnley and Atlético de Madrid, his influence was limited.
In many ways, this game presents the perfect opportunity for him to prove that he can lead the wolf pack. The winger will be Arsenal’s most important playmaker, with Gyökeres unlikely to start up front. While Trossard is no Erling Haaland, his movement in the box can help create space for his teammates. For Saka, this could be crucial, as defenders often pile up to defend against him.
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