Probable Lineups

4-4-1-1
Sunderland
4-4-2
Tottenham
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(39) 34 Goals 47 (62)
(22) 20 Assists 26 (45)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.7)
26.5 Average Age 27
181 Average Height (cm) 179.7
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.5 (1.1)
(45%) 43% Aerial Duel Success 46% (46%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Lee Cattermole Out 6.61
Wes Brown Out N/A
Danny Rose Out 6.96
John O'Shea Doubtful 6.86
Player Reason Status Rating
Younes Kaboul Out 6.52
Benoit Assou-Ekotto Doubtful 7.09
Mousa Dembélé Doubtful 7.2
Clint Dempsey Doubtful 6.91

Team News

Sunderland
  • Martin O'Neill will be forced into one change from the side that beat Man City last time out, with Danny Rose ineligible to face former club Spurs, so Bardsley should come in.
  • John O'Shea should be back in contention following an illness but after the side kept a clean sheet in his absence the former United man is unlikely to walk straight back into the team, with Kilgallon set to keep his place.
  • Sunderland's only two casualties remain captain Lee Cattermole and defender Wes Brown.
Tottenham
  • Tottenham are also likely to avoid unforced changes after their comprehensive 4-0 win at Villa, though Mousa Dembele picked up a knock and could be rested.
  • With Scott Parker returning to first team action any potential absence from the Belgian would be softened.
  • Gallas, Caulker and Dawson all vie for a start at centre-back, with Naughton likely to keep his place on the left as Assou-Ekotto's match fitness is still in question.

Prediction

  • Games between Tottenham and Sunderland are traditionally tight, low-scoring affairs, highlighted by the fact that only 3 of their last 11 meetings have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
  • Spurs have only won one of their last 7 matches at the Stadium of Light and though they will be high on confidence after a convincing win, Sunderland know that they can keep out the best of them at home having done so against City on Boxing Day.
  • If Gareth Bale and Jermain Defoe continue in their current vein of form, however, it's hard not to favour the visitors, though this should be a far closer game than their previous away day.
Prediction:
Sunderland
0
2
Tottenham
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Latest Comments

 
  • bystrik35

    Dio... che merda?

    20 weeks ago
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  • drfutballitis_ss

    spurs to edge this just slightly , Bale and Defoe , on blistering form.
    0-1 tottenham!

    20 weeks ago
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  • bystrik35

    I dis agree with Martin;

    Sanderland (+0.5)

    I think here will draw (1:1)

    I bet 500 $ on home team (+0.5)

    20 weeks ago
       -1 Report
  • butchary

    bale will shine

    20 weeks ago
     +1   Report
  • paparazi

    Tottenham no win .

    20 weeks ago
       -1 Report
  • manunitedfan

    Sunderland 1-3 Tottenham, should be an easy win for spurs here.

    20 weeks ago
     +2   Report
  • sarniak

    It is tough bet as both teams did great in last matches... but I would say Tot ;]

    20 weeks ago
     +2   Report
  • GosterMan

    Bet on Tot. ? What do you think guy ?

    21 weeks ago
       -1 Report
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
5 Tottenham 21 9 8 72 wdwdww
17 Sunderland 9 12 17 39 wwlddl

Top Players

Sunderland
Tottenham
C. Cuéllar 7.14
S. Mignolet 7.01
S. Fletcher 6.97
G. Bale 7.89
J. Vertonghen 7.59
Sandro 7.33
S. Fletcher 11
S. Sessegnon 7
C. Gardner 6
G. Bale 21
J. Defoe 11
C. Dempsey 7
A. Johnson 6
S. Larsson 3
S. Sessegnon 3
A. Lennon 7
T. Huddlestone 4
G. Bale 4

Match Forecast

Tottenham will score from a setpiece situation  
Tottenham will score from a direct freekick  
Tottenham will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Tottenham will score a long shot  
Tottenham will dominate possession  
Tottenham will score as a result of individual skill  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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