History of the Sunderland v Arsenal fixture
Sunderland prepare to entertain Arsenal at Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 71 games played, Black Cats have recorded 33 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 16 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium of Light was less than a year ago, in February 2012, with Sunderland running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2012/2013 | Sat 18 Aug | Arsenal | 0 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
2011/2012 | Sat 18 Feb | Sunderland | 2-0 | Arsenal | F.A. Cup |
2011/2012 | Sat 11 Feb | Sunderland | 1 - 2 | Arsenal | Premier League |
2011/2012 | Sun 16 Oct | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Sunderland | Premier League |
2010/2011 | Sat 05 Mar | Arsenal | 0 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Sunderland | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League |
2009/2010 | Sat 20 Feb | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sunderland have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Black Cats in those games, with 4 conceded.
The Gunners have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Gunners, and 8 goals against.
Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 29 points from their 25 games played so far,
Arsenal lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 41 from their 25 games so far.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Sunderland | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 13 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Sunderland are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Sunderland | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
Arsenal | 5 games since last defeat. |
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