Sunderland meets Tottenham at home, after the first game this season in London ended 1:1.
Sunderland are currently 7th with 37 points in 26 games, a home record of W6 D5 L2, scoring 17 goals and conceding 12 in the 13 games. The team has been surprisingly eliminated from the FA Cup, by a lower division team, and hasn’t achieved a home victory since the first gay of the new year. Sunderland is the team that has dropped the most points from winning position so far this season, 17.
Tottenham on the other hand are a few spots ahead sitting on the 5th spot with 44 points in 25 games, an away record of W5 D3 L4, scoring 16 goals and conceding 17 in the 12 games. Tottenham has won only 3 of the last 8 Premier League visits, and has won none of the last 5 games against Sunderland. The Spurs also have an important game this week when they will play against AC Milan for the Champions League.
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In the last three games between the two teams, there have been 4 penalties, 3 of which have been saved. Each of both teams has the odds of 9.00 to score from a penalty, while the odds for each team to miss a penalty are 23.00.
I am backing Sunderland in this game for several reasons. The team has showed good condition and performance as well this season, sitting for the most part above the tenth spot. The team has won 3 and tied 2 of the last 5 games on this stadium against Tottenham. On the other hand Tottenham has picked only two victories away from home in the last 4 away games, and each has been only with a goal margin. The team will also face AC Milan this Tuesday for the Champions League, a visit in Italy which is important for Tottenham. While the team is hoping to be in the top 4 again this year, a possible draw or loss won’t cost them the 5th spot.
Recommended Bet:
Sunderland to win @ 2.75 (Bet365)
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