Match: Premier League
Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland
Local Kick-off Time: 15:00, 3rd January 2026
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Odds
| Full-Time Outcome | Odds | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Home Win) | 1.85 | - |
| X (Draw) | 3.50 | ▲ (Increased) |
| 2 (Away Win) | 4.33 | ▲ (Increased) |
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur to Win
Based on the comprehensive strength and form of both teams, Tottenham holds a certain advantage at home, but Sunderland’s defensive resilience cannot be underestimated. Led by captain Granit Xhaka, Sunderland has conceded only 1 goal in their last 4 matches. In the Asian Handicap, Tottenham is given a -0.5 goal line, with data showing optimism that the currently underperforming Tottenham can win at home. Under the pressure of poor results and boos from fans, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is likely to deploy a more targeted tactic in this match. We are optimistic that Tottenham will bounce back and secure a home victory.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Tottenham Hotspur:
Tottenham’s recent performance has presented contradictory sides. On one hand, their defense has improved, keeping 4 clean sheets in the last 6 matches, with defensive stability better than before; on the other hand, their home form is worrying—they have suffered many defeats in 11 home games since 2025, and their current home win rate is only 22%, failing to effectively convert home advantage into victories. More crucially, the absence of midfield core James Maddison has severely weakened the team’s offensive organization, making Tottenham’s tactics more reliant on high-pressing and wing raids, while set-pieces have become a key weapon to break deadlocks (19% of their goals this season come from set-pieces). How to activate the offense at home while maintaining defensive stability will be the core problem Tottenham needs to solve in this match.
| Competition | Date | Home Team | Score (Half-Time) | Corners | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26-01-02 | Brentford | 0-0 (0-0) | 3-1 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Premier League | 25-12-29 | Crystal Palace | 0-1 (0-1) | 3-2 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Premier League | 25-12-21 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-2 (0-0) | 2-6 | Liverpool |
| Premier League | 25-12-14 | Nottingham Forest | 3-0 (1-0) | 3-3 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| UEFA Champions League | 25-12-10 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3-0 (1-0) | 8-3 | Slavia Prague |
Sunderland:
Sunderland’s performance of holding Manchester City to a draw in midweek has undoubtedly given the team tremendous confidence. Despite an incomplete squad, the defense has shown strong discipline and resilience, holding on for a draw under Manchester City’s sustained pressure. In this match, Sunderland needs to maintain this defensive intensity, using compact defense to limit Tottenham’s wing raids and set-piece threats, while seizing counter-attack opportunities to find scoring chances. However, the team’s lack of offensive firepower remains a weakness—they have scored few goals recently, and as many as six players have left for the Africa Cup, which may restrict their scoring ability. But for a relegation-battling team, grabbing points is the top priority, and Sunderland’s defensive resilience is likely to be their biggest weapon.
| Competition | Date | Home Team | Score (Half-Time) | Corners | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26-01-02 | Sunderland | 0-0 (0-0) | 3-5 | Manchester City |
| Premier League | 25-12-28 | Sunderland | 1-1 (1-0) | 3-9 | Leeds United |
| Premier League | 25-12-20 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0-0 (0-0) | 3-4 | Sunderland |
| Premier League | 25-12-14 | Sunderland | 1-0 (0-0) | 3-6 | Newcastle United |
| Premier League | 25-12-06 | Manchester City | 3-0 (2-0) | 6-5 | Sunderland |
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Tottenham Hotspur -0.5
European Handicap: Home Win
Predicted Scores: 1-0, 2-0, 2-1
Predicted Total Goals: 1, 2, 3
