Tottenham vs Sunderland: Premier League Preview, Team Updates & Head-to-Head Stats
As the Premier League continues to unfold, the spotlight is on Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland as they prepare for their upcoming clash. Here’s a detailed preview of their match, including team updates and notable statistics.
Tottenham vs Sunderland: Key Statistics
- Unbeaten Streak: Tottenham remains unbeaten in their last 14 league encounters against Sunderland, with 10 wins and 4 draws.
- Historical Performance: Sunderland has struggled at Tottenham, losing 14 of 16 away matches, earning only a win and a draw.
- Scoring Consistency: Spurs have scored in 61 of their last 62 matches against promoted teams, the only exception being a goalless draw with Brentford.
- Home Dominance: Tottenham has maintained a scoring streak at home with 46 consecutive matches against promoted sides since December 2009.
Recent Form and Challenges
Sunderland’s recent performance includes a notable 2-1 victory against Chelsea this season. However, their away form is concerning. The Black Cats have managed just four goals in nine away games this campaign, failing to find the net in six of those encounters.
Historically, Sunderland has seen only three instances of winning multiple away games against London teams in a single season, with their last achievement occurring in the 2013-14 season.
Coaching Stats and Player Highlights
Sunderland’s new manager Régis Le Bris faces Tottenham for the first time. French managers have had limited success, winning just one of their last 15 away matches at Spurs.
- Key Players: Richarlison has been particularly effective against promoted teams, averaging a goal or an assist every 55 minutes while playing for Tottenham.
- Recent Contributions: In his last 16 league starts at home, Richarlison has been directly involved in 13 goals, scoring 11 and assisting 2.
- Goals Against Strong Teams: In a recent match against Arsenal, Dan Ballard and Brian Brobbey contributed to a 2-2 draw, but Sunderland needs more consistency against top teams.
As both teams prepare to face each other, Tottenham’s robust home advantage and Sunderland’s struggles away from home set the stage for an exciting match in the Premier League. Fans will be eager to see if Sunderland can overcome their historical challenges and secure a crucial away victory.
