Sunderland vs Arsenal Predictions

The Black Cats will be in for a tough competition and the Gunners will be looking for yet another win. Arsenal are likely to come out on top and defeat Sunderland in their upcoming Premier League clash

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland

Date: Saturday, 8^th November 2025

Time: 6:30 pm Nigerian time

The unofficial Granit Xhaka derby will be held at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, when Sunderland and Arsenal square off in a Premier League top-four battle.

The high-flying hosts find themselves just seven points and three places worse off than Mikel Arteta's men, who must attempt something no other team has managed so far this season - beat the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League.

Head-to-head:

• Sunderland have won just three of the 32 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Arsenal recorded 19 victories.
• The remaining 10 clashes ended in draws.
• Arsenal have not conceded any goals in their last eight matches.
• Sunderland have only secured two clean sheets in their last five fixtures.
• The Gunners haven’t lost to the Black Cats in their last 12 meetings.
• Six of their last 10 meetings produced at least four goals.

Form:

• Sunderland in the league: W-L-W-W-D
• Sunderland in all competitions: W-L-W-W-D
• Arsenal in the league: W-W-W-W-W
• Arsenal in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W

Team News:

• Sunderland will be without the services of Romaine Mundle, Habib Diarra, Leo Hjelde, Dennis Cirkin and Ajibola Alese as they are injured. Omar Alderete might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
• Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus will not be in action for Arsenal as they are injured. Gabriel Martinelli might also miss out due to a lack of fitness. Kepa Arrizabalaga will also not be in action because of personal reasons.

Player(s) to watch:

• Wilson Isidor has scored four goals in his 10 EPL appearances this season and will be ready to lead his side in the attacking front yet again. Wilson Isidor will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the final third for Sunderland. Even though he is not in his top form, but is likely to cause issues for the opponent’s defence.
• Mikel Merino is coming in after scoring a brace for Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League game against Slavia Praha. In the absence of Viktor Gyokeres, Mikel Merino will be ready to lead the visitors in the final third. He looked in good touch and will be coming in with another good performance.