Sunderland vs Tottenham: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

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·12 April 2026

Sunderland vs Tottenham: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Roberto De Zerbi begins bid to save Spurs from relegation

Roberto De Zerbi’s starts his mission to save Tottenham from relegation when they play Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

After West Ham thrashed Wolves on Friday, Spurs have dropped into the bottom three for the first time this season.

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Sunderland have wobbled of late and have lost their last three home games but it is unlikely to be an easy start for De Zerbi.

Sunderland vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off on Sunday, April 12, 2026

The match will take place at the Stadium of Light.

Where to watch Sunderland vs Tottenham

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 1pm.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Sam Tabuteau at the ground.

Sunderland vs Tottenham team news

Goalkeeper Robin Roefs has been absent for Sunderland since the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth in February, but was pictured in training this week and is in contention.

Reinildo and Enzo Le Fee were able to come off the bench against Newcastle, so should start this weekend. The clash is expected to come too soon for Bertrand Traore, Nilson Angulo, Jocelin Ta Bi, Simon Moore and former Spurs youngster Romaine Mundle, while Dan Ballard may also miss out.

Tottenham have been hit with yet another massive injury blow with Mohammed Kudus suffering a setback in his road to recovery, which could see him miss the remainder of the season.

Mathys Tel and Lucas Bergvall have allayed injury fears to train, while Antonin Kinsky is expected to start in goal after Guglielmo Vicario underwent surgery on a hernia during the international break.

Pape Matar Sarr should be available despite suffering a shoulder injury while playing for Senegal, while Rodrigo Bentancur is edging closer to returning from a serious hamstring injury.

There is still no Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Ben Davies or Yves Bissouma.

Sunderland vs Tottenham prediction

Sunderland have been somewhat bruised in recent weeks after losing three home games on the spin, but a huge derby win over Newcastle before the international break will have renewed confidence ahead of the visit of Spurs.

Spurs really have no excuse not to improve after an absolutely miserable loss to Nottingham Forest last time out. Amid reports that the players have been energised by De Zerbi’s arrival, you fancy their chances of picking up a result away from home. That first win of 2026 may have to wait, though.

Sunderland 1-1 Tottenham