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  • Sunderland vs Tottenham Matchweek 32

    🦁 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
    W D L W
    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
    L 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 WWDWD
    Tottenham Away Form LLDDL

    Goal Threat Period

    SUNDERLAND (75′-90′)

    Sunderland has scored 40% of their goals in the final 15 minutes this season.

    SUNDERLAND
    Ranked 11/20
    MATCHES
    31
    GOALS
    32
    CONCEDED
    36
    XG / GAME
    1.11
    TOTTENHAM
    Ranked 17/20
    MATCHES
    31
    GOALS
    40
    CONCEDED
    50
    XG / GAME
    1.15

    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)