Sunderland vs Tottenham Prediction 12 April 2026
🔊 "Black Cats" vs. "Spurs": What will Roberto De Zerbi's debut match at the helm of Tottenham look like? On April 12, the Stadium of Light hosts the Premier League's 32nd round clash between Sunderland and Tottenham. The hosts are making a surprising push for European competition, while the visitors are doing everything they can to avoid the ignominy of relegation to the Championship. Can the Spurs finally secure their first league victory of 2026?
Head-to-Head
📊 The only relevant encounter is their first-round clash of the current season. At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. The hosts took the lead through Ben Davies, but they let the victory slip away in the closing stages, conceding to Brian Brobbey just ten minutes before the end of regular time.
Head-to-head statistics Sunderland - Tottenham
Sunderland Team Overview
Regis Le Bris' team currently sit 11th in the standings, and it seems unlikely they'll be contending for anything significant this season. Mathematically, they have a chance, as they're just three points away from the European competition spots. However, the "Black Cats" face a tough schedule. Most importantly, they've struggled to pick up points at home, having lost their last three home matches against Liverpool (0-1), Fulham (1-3), and Brighton (0-1).
In their final match before the international break, Sunderland secured a comeback victory in the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle (2-1). The three points were clinched with a last-minute goal by Brian Brobbey. The Dutchman ended his goal drought that had lasted since January. Notably, the "Black Cats" could have scored more, as they created three clear chances with an xG of 2.3.
Match Results: Sunderland
Tottenham Hotspur Team Overview
The Spurs sit precariously in 17th place with 30 points, facing the unprecedented threat of relegation from the Premier League. They hover above the drop zone only due to a superior goal difference (-10) compared to West Ham (-21). The team has failed to secure a win in their last 13 Premier League matches. Notably, two-thirds of their points (20 out of 30) have been earned away from home.
The club's gamble on Igor Tudor has not paid off. The Croatian manager lost 5 out of his 7 matches in charge of Tottenham and was dismissed in disgrace following a crushing home defeat to a direct relegation rival, Nottingham Forest (0-3). Now, the task of steering the club clear of relegation falls to Roberto De Zerbi.
Match Results: Tottenham Hotspur
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Sunderland
🎙 Régis Le Bris on the upcoming match: "We want to win at home again because we've struggled with that recently. It's about maintaining our standards. The main goal for the season is likely already achieved, and it's easy to forget how challenging that was. We've shown cohesion and quality, so we want to uphold those standards."
❌ Joslin Ta Bi, Romain Mwende, Bertrand Traore, and Simon Moore are definitely out. Daniel Ballard and Nilson Angulo are close to returning but will miss the match against Tottenham. First-choice goalkeeper Robin Roofe has recovered from a hamstring injury and will be back between the posts, which is certainly positive news.
Tottenham Hotspur
🎙 Roberto De Zerbi on whether he will prioritize his philosophy: “Now is not the time to talk about my football philosophy. We need to win matches. Style and tactics are important, but mentality is even more crucial. I want to help the players achieve the best psychological state they can be in.”
❌ The visitors are dealing with their usual injury woes. This is Tottenham, after all. Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (knee), Rodrigo Bentancur (thigh), Guglielmo Vicario (hernia), Ben Davies (ankle), Wilson Odobert (knee), and Mohammed Kudus, who has undergone surgery and may miss the rest of the season, are all out. On the bright side, Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma, and Mathys Tel have returned to the squad. Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, and Destiny Udogie are also available.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The match will be officiated by Robert Jones. This season, in 15 Premier League games, he has handed out 62 yellow cards, averaging 4.1 per game, without issuing a single red card. Interestingly, this year he has officiated one game each for today's opponents, showing six yellow cards in both matches.
On the road, the Spurs receive an average of 2.07 cautions per game, while the Black Cats average 1.93 at home. Given the visitors' need to secure points at all costs and the hosts' desire to break their home losing streak, tensions will be high. Betting on over 3.5 cards seems like a solid choice.
⚽ Goal Prediction
A sensible bet would be both teams to score (yes). This bet has come through in 7 of Tottenham's last 8 matches. Sunderland have lost three consecutive home games but have generated enough chances to score in each, according to xG metrics. The Black Cats are finding their opportunities. Meanwhile, the Spurs, motivated by the arrival of a new manager, should also be able to breach the opposition's defense.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Sunderland rarely approach the corner flag at home, averaging just 3.8 corners per match. Tottenham earn 4.67 corners per game away from home, which is far from the league's best figures. Based on these numbers, we suggest betting on under 10.5 corners. This bet has paid off in 9 of the Spurs' last 10 away matches.
Editorial Prediction
Sunderland find themselves comfortably in mid-table, but their home form leaves much to be desired, compounded by squad issues. Tottenham face similar problems, having dealt with an overflowing injury list for two seasons now. The key factor here is Roberto De Zerbi's appointment. While the Italian won't instantly transform the Londoners into a top team, he can certainly provide a positive boost to the players. Roberto is known for his strong starts: he won his initial matches at Sassuolo, Shakhtar, and Marseille, and we wouldn't be surprised if he does the same at Tottenham. The primary choice from the Scores24 editorial team is that the visitors won't lose, with a predicted score of 1-2.
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