18
52 goals
vs
2
18 goals

Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Arsenal 188 draws2 Sunderland
28
Meetings
2.5
Goals / game
46%
Both teams scored
46%
Over 2.5 goals
Arsenal

Facts about Arsenal

Scored in21/28 (75%)
Conceded in15/28 (54%)
Goals scored52 · 1.86/game
Longest winning streak4
Longest unbeaten run15
Longest losing streak1
Longest run without a win3
Sunderland

Facts about Sunderland

Scored in15/28 (54%)
Conceded in21/28 (75%)
Goals scored18 · 0.64/game
Longest winning streak1
Longest unbeaten run3
Longest losing streak4
Longest run without a win15
By competition
CompetitionArsenalDrawSunderlandGames
Premier League168125
FA Cup1012
League Cup1001
All competitions188228

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Arsenal2365
gap 345
2020Sunderland
2365162320222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Arsenal
84%
Draw
8%
Sunderland
8%

All meetings

28 matches on record

12 Sep 2026
Premier League
SunderlandSunderland02ArsenalArsenal
BTTSO2.5
7 Feb 2026
Premier League
ArsenalArsenal30SunderlandSunderland
BTTSO2.5
8 Nov 2025
Premier League
SunderlandSunderland22ArsenalArsenal
BTTSO2.5

Arsenal recent form

Sunderland recent form

Arsenal has gone head to head with Sunderland 28 times since 2005, winning 18 and scoring 52 goals. Sunderland, in turn, has won 2 and scored 18 goals. There have been 8 draws between Arsenal and Sunderland. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 46% of games and 46% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.5 goals per game.