Tottenham vs Sunderland: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Tottenham vs Sunderland: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Struggling Tottenham Hotspur host Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon in a game where few would have predicted that the away side would be ahead of the Europa League winners at the start of the campaign.

Thomas Frank's start to life in North London has not gone to plan, with his side languishing in 13th place, however did pick up a much needed victory at Selhurst Park vs Crystal Palace last weekend.

Regis le Bris Sunderland meanwhile have been the story of the season in the Premier League so far, taking to the top flight like a duck to water and firmly in the fight for a spot in Europe next season.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Vicario

Defenders: Spence, Van De Ven, Romero, Porro

Midfielders: Pahinha, Bentancur, Gray

Forwards: Kolo Muani, Richarlison, Kudus

Sunderland Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Roefs

Defenders: hume, Alderete, Cirkin, Mukiele

Midfielders: Xhaka, Geertruida

Forwards: Rigg, Le Fee, Adringra, Brobbey

Tottenham Last Five Results

Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham

Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool

Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham

Tottenham 3-0 Slavia Praha (UEFA Champions League)

Tottenham 2-0 Brentford

The 0-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park followed two defeats in a row in the Premier League, with the defeat at Nottingham Forest in particular putting pressure on Frank

Sunderland Last Five Results:

Sunderland 1-1 Leeds

Brighton 0-0 Sunderland

Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle

Man City 3-0 Sunderland

Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland

The Africa Cup of Nations has hit Sunderland the hardest out of the 20 PL clubs, however the Weerside club have only one loss in their last five, including a memorable derby win over Newcastle.

Key Players to Watch:

Tottenham: Mohammed Kudus

Kudus has been the brighest spark in the Tottenham attack this season and will look to be the difference at the weekend

Sunderland: Granit Xhaka

Perhaps the Premier League signing of the summer, newly appointed captain Xhaka has excelled on his return to England and has been instrumental in his side's success

Best Tottenham vs Sunderland Betting Tip

Key betting tip: Both teams to s score at 1.80 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Match Facts

Sunday 4th January

Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Kick-Off: 3pm