🦁 PREMIER LEAGUE 2025/26: MATCHWEEK 32
Sunderland vs Tottenham
The Black Cats look to continue their incredible return to the top flight against De Zerbi’s attacking Spurs side at the Stadium of Light.
Scheduled for Sunday, April 12, 2026. Sunderland sits comfortably in 11th after a stunning season, while Tottenham (17th) is fighting to pull away from the relegation scrap under new management. The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw in London.
Tactical Intelligence Report
Team News & Form Guide
Sunderland
CURRENT RANK: 11TH
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Squad Availability
- ⚪ Brian Brobbey (Match Fit – Starting)
- ⚪ Granit Xhaka (Available – Captain)
- 🔴 Dennis Cirkin (Hamstring – Out)
Tactical Note: Sunderland’s high-pressing style under Regis Le Bris has consistently troubled “Big Six” teams this season at home.
Tottenham
CURRENT RANK: 17TH
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L
D
D
Key Team News
- ⚪ Dominic Solanke (Doubt – Fitness)
- ⚪ Micky van de Ven (Returns to XI)
- 🔴 James Maddison (Knock – Out)
Tactical Note: De Zerbi is focusing on building from the back, but Spurs have struggled with clinical finishing in the final third.
Match Momentum
Sunderland Home Form
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Tottenham Away Form
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Goal Threat Period
Sunderland has scored 40% of their goals in the final 15 minutes this season.
SUNDERLAND (4-2-3-1)
GK: Melker Ellborg
DEF: Hume, Geertruida, Alderete, O´Nien
MID: Sadiki, Granit Xhaka
AM: Diarra, Rigg, Talbi
FW: Brian Brobbey
TOTTENHAM (4-3-3)
GK: Guglielmo Vicario
DEF: Spence, Romero, Danso, Van de Ven
MID: Porro, Gray, Pape Sarr
FW: Tel, Solanke, Richarlison
ATTACK: De Zerbi Ball
AI VERDICT: 2 – 2 DRAW
Both teams have struggled for defensive consistency. Sunderland’s Brian Brobbey is in red-hot form, while Spurs’ change to De Zerbi’s system has increased their goal output but left them vulnerable on the break.
TOP PICK: Both Teams To Score (YES)