Sunderland vs Arsenal: Predictions, Picks, Odds & Lineups

Sunderland host Arsenal at Stadium of Light on Saturday, September 12 (3:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM PT).

Sunderland go into this one without the injured Habib Diarra, sidelined by a thigh problem, though Enzo Le Fée, Nilson Angulo and Granit Xhaka should all continue to anchor a side that has taken four points from three games this season. Arsenal, missing the injured William Saliba (lower back) and carrying doubts over Cristhian Mosquera, Declan Rice, Bruno Guimaraes and the injured Jurrien Timber (groin/hip/pelvic), still travel with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz leading the line after both were among the scorers in Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the campaign.

Expect a tight, low-scoring watch at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland have scored just 1 goal in each of their 3 league matches this season, and Arsenal have shipped only 1 goal across their 2 fixtures, a platform built in part by Ben White’s distribution (3 chances created) at the back. Saka’s movement in behind, allied to Havertz’s threat in the box, should be enough to find the breakthrough that Sunderland’s defense has otherwise made hard to come by.

US viewers can watch Sunderland vs Arsenal on NBC and Peacock.

Sunderland vs Arsenal: Best Bets & Predictions

Arsenal's unbeaten start meets a stubborn Sunderland at the Stadium of Light

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Arsenal to winTop pickArsenal have won their opening 2 league games this season, banking 6 points and a +4 goal difference, while Sunderland have taken 4 points from 3 matches (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss).

68%win prob.-209 @ bet365

Sunderland 0-1 ArsenalArsenal shut out Aston Villa 1-0 and Coventry City 3-0 in their last 2 outings, and Sunderland's own home form reads a tidy 1-0 win over Fulham, pointing to another low-scoring afternoon that finishes 0-1 to the visitors.

15%chance550 @ bet365

Both Teams to Score: NoSunderland have scored just 1 goal in each of their 3 league matches this season, while Arsenal kept back-to-back clean sheets in wins over Coventry City and Aston Villa, a pattern that favors Both Teams to Score No.

59%chance-143 @ bet365

Under 2.5 GoalsSunderland's 3 league matches have produced 2, 1 and 3 goals respectively, and Arsenal's 2 wins were settled 1-0 and 3-0, a pattern that favors Under 2.5 goals here.

56%chance-125 @ bet365

Bukayo Saka to score anytimeSaka has scored 2 goals from 5 shots, 2 of them on target, in just 158 minutes this season, making him Arsenal's most direct route to goal.

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Season Form & Standings

Sunderland have taken 4 points from their opening 3 league games, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss so far this season. Arsenal have made a fast start, winning their opening 2 fixtures for 6 points and a +4 goal difference.

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Potential Match-Winners

• Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland): Le Fée has 1 goal from 7 shots, 2 of them on target, in 259 minutes of action this season.
• Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): Saka leads the visitors’ forward line with 2 goals from 5 shots and 2 chances created in just 158 minutes.
• Kai Havertz (Arsenal): Havertz has added 1 goal from 2 shots, with 2 on target, in 180 minutes.

Recent Form

Sunderland: D W L W D

• 2026-09-05: Brentford 1-1 Sunderland (D, away)
• 2026-08-30: Sunderland 1-0 Fulham (W, home)
• 2026-08-22: Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland (L, away)
• 2026-05-17: Everton 1-3 Sunderland (W, away)
• 2026-05-09: Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United (D, home)

Sunderland’s last 5 results read D W L W D, including a 1-1 draw at Brentford most recently and a 1-0 home win over Fulham before that.

Arsenal: W W W W W

• 2026-08-31: Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal (W, away)
• 2026-08-21: Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City (W, home)
• 2026-05-18: Arsenal 1-0 Burnley (W, home)
• 2026-05-10: West Ham 0-1 Arsenal (W, away)
• 2026-05-02: Arsenal 3-0 Fulham (W, home)

Arsenal’s last 5 results read W W W W W, a 1-0 win at Aston Villa the most recent of them following a 3-0 home win over Coventry City to open the season.

Sunderland vs Arsenal Prediction

Expect a tight, low-scoring afternoon at the Stadium of Light that swings on a single moment. Sunderland’s ledger reads 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss for 4 points so far, while Arsenal’s defense has conceded just 1 goal across their opening 2 league games. Bukayo Saka’s movement in behind should be enough to break the deadlock, and Signal’s model settles on a 0-1 win for Arsenal.