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September 12, 2026 β’ Stadium of Light, Sunderland
EPL PREVIEW β’ September 12, 2026
Featured Matchup
Pitch Matchup: Arsenal (4-0-0) plays Sunderland (1-1-2) at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
Arsenal
Visiting Side
Record
4-0-0
Sunderland
Home Side
Record
1-1-2
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ARS
|
0 | 2 | 2 |
|
SUN
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Arsenal
VS
42%
Sunderland
Projected Score
ARS 2
-
SUN 1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 3 categories
- Arsenal has a superior season goal differential (4).
- Arsenal commands better ball control (avg 59.4% possession).
Arsenal
STAT
Sunderland
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Sunderland plays on familiar turf at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Arsenal Could Win
Arsenal has produced 1.60 goals offensively.
Why Sunderland Could Win
Sunderland has generated 1.20 goals on their side.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Sunderland's superior backline can neutralize the opposing attack.
Game Details
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: ARS -160 | O/U: 2.5
Team Leaders
Team Total Shots
Nordi Mukiele
4
Team Accurate Passes
Granit Xhaka
48
Team Total Shots
Bukayo Saka
4
Team Accurate Passes
Declan Rice
59
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Arsenal (56.5%)
Sunderland (43.5%)
Total Submissions: 26 circles
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