Sunderland vs. Arsenal Prediction & Odds: Premier League Betting Preview for Nov. 8
My Sunderland vs. Arsenal prediction for Saturday's match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland (12:30 p.m. ET, NBC) backs the away betting favorite to continue its odds-defying defensive run.
As part of the Premier League best bets, I'm also recommending a Declan Rice player prop. Arsenal is the -250 betting favorite to take all three points and maintain its lead atop the Premier League table.
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⚽ Sunderland vs. Arsenal preview & score prediction
It's been a long time since a team has been as dominant defensively as Arsenal. The Gunners have reeled off eight successive clean sheets in all competitions, including four in the Premier League.
They've allowed three goals in 10 matches and only one on the road, which came by way of a Dominik Szoboszlai wonder strike at Anfield. While that streak will end at some point, Sunderland poses the least formidable attack of the top 10 in the top flight.
The Black Cats have 12 goals in 10 games. You have to go down to 11th place in the standings to find a team that scores less, with Aston Villa netting nine times.
Arsenal has taken 12 points from a possible 15 on its travels, with the only defeat coming against Liverpool at Anfield. Sunderland has impressed at home, with 11 points from five games. However, playing an in-form Arsenal represents the Mount Everest of challenges for the newly promoted side - one it won't summit.
A winning $10 bet at BetMGM, which provides the best value (-102) of the best sports betting sites, will yield a $9.80 profit.
Score prediction: Arsenal 2, Sunderland 0
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Declan Rice vs. Sunderland defense
An away match against Sunderland is tailor-made for Rice, who not only plays on the edge physically but has a deft touch in Arsenal's engine room.
He's the type of player who can get down and dirty in a hostile environment against a team that will do everything it can to throw off the Gunners' game plan.
Rice has been contributing offensively throughout the season, too, with two goals and five assists in 16 matches in all competitions. He scored at Burnley last week and had an assist in the previous two Champions League matches. BetMGM offers Rice to score at +550, which implies a 15.38% probability.
I've decided to increase the likelihood of cashing, with the +180 odds at FanDuel to score or assist representing a 35.71% probability. A $10 winning bet will yield a profit of $18.
Best prop bet: Declan Rice goal or assist (+180 via FanDuel)
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📈 Sunderland vs. Arsenal betting trends & recent form
| Sunderland | Statistic | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| 5W, 3D, 2L | Season record | 8W, 1D, 1L |
| WLWWD | Last 5 games | WWWWW |
| 1-1 D, Everton | Previous result | 2-0 W, Burnley |
🌤️ Sunderland vs. Arsenal weather
A 52-degree evening should make for ideal conditions in Sunderland. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, and winds are expected to reach gusts of 13 mph. The weather shouldn't have any impact on either team.
📺 How to watch Sunderland vs. Arsenal
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
- Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
- TV: NBC
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