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The prediction and betting suggestion for Tottenham vs Sunderland on January 4, 2026, according to the analysts, is: Over/Under Goals -> Over 2.25 goals ⇒ bet available at Bet365.

👉 Which stadium will host the Tottenham vs Sunderland match?

The Tottenham vs Sunderland match on January 4, 2026, will take place at London, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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The most popular bet among analysts for the match Tottenham vs Sunderland in the "odds" market is the victory for Tottenham with 100% support.

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Tottenham vs Sunderland Prediction – Premier League

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Check out the best predictions for Tottenham vs Sunderland

Here you will find the best prediction for Tottenham vs Sunderland in the Premier League, along with a match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performances and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this match between Tottenham and Sunderland.

Tottenham

January 4, 2026 – 15::00
Premier League
2025/2026
Regular Season – Round 20

Sunderland

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Tottenham vs Sunderland

The best prediction for Tottenham vs Sunderland in Premier League is over 2.5 goals. It is expected that Tottenham will lead the match; however, Sunderland is a daring team that could take advantage of any defensive inconsistencies from their rivals. It’s worth noting that three of Tottenham’s last four home matches ended with more than two goals at full time. Thus, a dynamic game is anticipated, with both teams creating multiple scoring opportunities.

Best prediction for Tottenham vs Sunderland

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or treble)
Over 2.25 goals (riskier tip)

Match prediction for Tottenham vs Sunderland

The teams Tottenham and Sunderland face off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a match of the 20th round of the Premier League. There have been no official encounters between these two teams in the last three years. The last match was on January 31, 2017, which ended in a draw: Sunderland (0-0) Tottenham.

Analysis of Tottenham

The home team currently sits in 12th place, having earned 26 points from 7 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses. In their second to last match, they won away against Crystal Palace (0-1). In their last game, they drew away against Brentford (0-0). In their last 9 home matches in the league, Tottenham has 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, accumulating 8 points out of a possible 27. Their defensive solidity has not been strong, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, but their attack has been consistently scoring, netting goals in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition. In 19 matches in this competition, they conceded the first goal 10 times and have yet to turn the score around.

Tottenham enters this match following a draw at 0-0 in their trip to Brentford, marking their second consecutive match without loss in the Premier League. The home team usually adopts a tactical system of 4-3-3, allowing for a dynamic playing style centered around quick transitions. In this formation, Tottenham’s main attacking players are Wilson Odobert, Richarlison, and Mohammed Kudus. Offensively, they often exploit the right flank where Pedro Porro provides support and depth. Missing this game will be Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, and Dejan Kulusevski, all injured, as well as Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma, both participating in the African Cup of Nations.

Confirmed lineup: Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Rodrigo Bentancur, João Palhinha, Archie Gray, Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison.
Coach: A. Postecoglou.

Analysis of Sunderland

The visiting team is currently in 7th place, having gathered 29 points from 7 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses. In their second to last match, they drew at home against Leeds United (1-1). In their last match, they drew at home against Manchester City (0-0). In the league, Sunderland has obtained 9 points out of a possible 27, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last 9 away games. In their away matches, the most frequent score at halftime has been 0-0, which occurred in 5 of their 10 games. Their defensive solidity has not been a strong point, as they conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition. Their away games have shown a tendency for few goals, as 7 of their last 9 games in the competition ended with less than 2.5 goals. In 19 games in this competition, they managed to turn the score around in 3 of the 9 games where they conceded the first goal. In their last 20 away games across all competitions, there is one notable trend: they scored 6 of their 14 goals between the minutes (31’-45’).

Sunderland comes into this match following a 0-0 draw with Manchester City, marking their fourth consecutive match without a loss in this competition. The visiting team usually plays in a 4-3-3 setup, favoring a balanced playing style, characterized by solid defense and quick attacks on the flanks. The attacking trio targeting the opposition goal will be Simon Adingra, Eliezer Mayenda, and Brian Brobbey, with midfielder Granit Xhaka responsible for orchestrating the play. Missing from this match are Bertrand Traoré, Chemsdine Talbi, Noah Sadiki, Habib Diarra, Arthur Masuaku, and Reinildo Mandava, all participating in the African Cup of Nations.

Confirmed lineup: Robin Roefs, Dennis Cirkin, Trai Hume, Lutsharel Geertruida, Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, Enzo Le Fée, Granit Xhaka, Simon Adingra, Eliezer Mayenda, Brian Brobbey.
Coach: A. Neil.