Tournament: Premier League
Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Date: 07.02.2026
Time: 15:00 GMT

Arsenal vs Sunderland Form and Head to Head

Arsenal head into this fixture on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the League Cup. This win, while not in the Premier League, will provide a morale boost as they continue their strong season. Over their last six matches across all competitions, the home side has secured three wins, two draws, and suffered one defeat, showcasing a generally solid run of form. Notably, Arsenal are undefeated in 19 of their last 21 Premier League matches, highlighting their consistent performance in the league.

Sunderland, currently ranked 9th in the recent form table over the last six games, thrased Burnley 3-0 in their last Premier League outing at Stadium of Light. Their recent form has been decent, with three wins, two defeats, and a draw in their last six matches across all competitions.

A key fact to consider is that there have been over 2.5 goals scored in Sunderland's last four Premier League games, suggesting their matches tend to be open affairs.

The most recent encounter between these two teams saw a 2-2 draw in the Premier League back in November 2025, with Sunderland as the home side. Looking at their last six meetings, Arsenal have maintained a dominant record against Sunderland, winning four and drawing two, making them undefeated in their last 13 matches against the Black Cats in all competitions. Furthermore, Arsenal have scored at least two goals in their last four home matches against Sunderland across all competitions.

Who is the betting favourite in Arsenal vs Sunderland?

According to the latest odds, Arsenal head into this one as clear favourites at the Emirates, with the latest odds giving them an implied win probability of around 80%, while Sunderland are priced at just 8%.

Match Result Best Odds Bookmaker
Arsenal 1/4 Ladbrokes
Sunderland 15/1 BetMGM UK
Draw 6/1 AK Bets

Odds last updated at 4PM Friday, 6th February.

Arsenal vs Sunderland Team News

Arsenal will be without several key players for this clash. Saka, Dowman, and Merino are all sidelined due to injury. Noni Madueke is expected to continue on the right wing in Saka's absence. Riccardo Calafiori could be set for his first Premier League start since before Christmas, while Martin Ødegaard is set to return after missing the recent Chelsea game with a minor issue.

For the visitors, Granit Xhaka misses out on a return to the Emirates due to a hamstring injury. Alese, Bi, and Traoré are also confirmed absentees for Sunderland, with no other injured players expected to return. The team is likely to stick with the same lineup that secured a win against Burnley.

Arsenal vs Sunderland Predicted Lineups

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Magalhães, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Ødegaard; Madueke, Gyökeres, Trossard.​

Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Mukiele, Alderete, Ballard, Mandava; Sadiki, Diarra; Hume, L. Fée, Talbi; Brobbey.

Lineups powered by WhoScored.

Arsenal vs Sunderland Match Prediction

Arsenal have had a slightly awkward January, with three winless league games briefly shaking their title push. But a big win at Leeds and a place in the Carabao Cup final have helped them find their rhythm again, and another victory here would keep them firmly on top. They look well suited to this matchup too. Arsenal are strong down the wings, dangerous from set pieces, and spend long spells camped in the opposition half. Their numbers back it up, averaging 57.8% possession with 84.9% pass accuracy, which usually allows them to control games and wear teams down.

Sunderland have been competitive this season and have already picked up points away at sides like Liverpool and Spurs, so they will not roll over. But their issues in keeping the ball, converting chances, and defending wide areas make this a tough trip. They can compete in the air and have shown fight when going behind, but Arsenal’s quality and control should tell over 90 minutes.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Sunderland

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Enzo Le Fee has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 10/13 at 10bet while publishing.

Daniel Ballard has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at Betway while publishing.

Declan Rice has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of evens at bet365 while publishing.

Noni Madueke has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 3 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at SpreadEx while publishing.

Brian Brobbey has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of their last 6 apps in Premier League.
Best odds of 15/8 at BetVictor while publishing.

Arsenal vs Sunderland Bet Builder Tip

Our Bet Builder Tip for Arsenal vs Sunderland is:

  • No - Both Teams To Score
  • D. Rice Over 1.5 - Tackles
  • G. Magalhaes Over 0.5 - Fouls Won
  • T. Hume Over 1.5 - Fouls

Best odds of 11/1 at bet365 while publishing.

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