Sunderland — Tottenham Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 12 April 2026
On April 12, 2026, in Matchday 32 of the English Premier League, Sunderland will host Tottenham. The match is set to kick off at 15:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Sunderland
Sunderland enter this match following an important 2–1 away victory over Newcastle, responding well after a series of setbacks. Prior to that, they suffered a home defeat to Brighton and were eliminated from the FA Cup after losing to Port Vale.
In the Premier League standings, Sunderland currently sit 11th with 43 points and remain in the race for European qualification — just 3 points behind 7th place and 6 points adrift of the Champions League positions.
At home, Sunderland have generally been solid, recording 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 defeats, which places them 9th in the league in home form. However, their recent home performances have declined, with three consecutive defeats at home stadium.
It is also worth noting their poor head-to-head record against Tottenham, as Sunderland are winless in their last 7 home meetings with Spurs, recording 3 draws and 4 defeats.
Tottenham
Tottenham are going through a difficult season, currently sitting 17th in the Premier League, just 1 point above the relegation zone.
The team has major defensive issues, having conceded in 10 consecutive matches, and in 8 of those games they conceded first.
Tottenham’s recent matches have been high-scoring — 7 of their last 8 games have finished with over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in all of those fixtures.
In their most recent match, Spurs suffered a heavy 0–3 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Prior to that, they drew with Liverpool and recorded a win over Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, although they were ultimately eliminated on aggregate.
Looking at head-to-head meetings against Sunderland, Tottenham have been dominant, remaining unbeaten in 9 consecutive matches (6 wins and 3 draws).
Probable Lineups
- Sunderland: Ellborg, Reinildo, Alderete, O’Nien, Mukiele, Xhaka, Noah, Le Fee, Diarra, Talbi, Brobbey
- Tottenham: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Danso, Spence, Sarr, Gray, Tel, Richarlison, Solanke
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Sunderland have lost their last 3 home matches.
- Sunderland have conceded first in 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Tottenham have lost 3 of their last 4 away matches.
- In 7 of Tottenham’s last 8 matches, both teams scored.
- Tottenham are unbeaten in the last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Sunderland — Tottenham Prediction
Both teams are desperate for points, but for very different reasons — Sunderland are pushing for European qualification, while Tottenham are fighting to avoid the relegation zone. Sunderland have generally been solid at home despite recent setbacks and will be highly motivated to end their winless run against Spurs. Tottenham, meanwhile, continue to struggle defensively, conceding regularly, but still hold a strong head-to-head advantage in this fixture. Considering the motivation of both sides, Sunderland’s home advantage, Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities, and their need to play aggressively in search of points, this match has all the ingredients for an open and competitive game. Recommended bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes 1.72
