Tottenham Hotspur vs Sunderland: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head

[(Tottenham Hotspur F.C.) Strength]:
1. Tottenham Hotspur are playing at home in this match, and the team are determined to defend their home honor, showing strong fighting spirit.
2. Kudus of Tottenham Hotspur has provided 5 assists in 19 league matches this season, currently ranking third in the league's assist chart.

[(Tottenham Hotspur F.C.) Weakness]:
1. In 19 league matches this season, Romero has received 9 yellow cards, making him the player with the most yellow cards in the league.
2. Tottenham Hotspur drew 0-0 away with Brentford in the last round of the league, securing 1 win and 1 draw in their recent two league matches, seemingly halting their decline, but their overall performance remains mediocre.
3. In reality, Tottenham Hotspur have only managed 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last four league matches, with their sole victory coming against struggling Crystal Palace, indicating limited quality.
4. Tottenham Hotspur's home performance this season has also been inconsistent, with only 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in 9 league home matches, resulting in a win rate as low as 22%. They lack stability and can hardly be said to possess a home advantage.

[(Sunderland A.F.C.) Strength]:
1. Sunderland are playing away in this match, and the team are eager to secure points, with their fighting spirit beyond doubt.
2. Xhaka of Sunderland has provided 5 assists in 19 league matches this season, currently ranking fourth in the league's assist chart.
3. Sunderland drew 0-0 at home with Manchester City in the last round of the league, achieving 1 win and 3 draws in their last four league matches, showing relatively stable overall form.
4. Sunderland's overall form is relatively stable. Particularly commendable is the team's outstanding performance in defense, conceding only 1 goal in their last four league matches and keeping clean sheets in 3 of those matches, including against strong teams like Newcastle, Brighton, and Manchester City. This demonstrates high defensive quality, showcasing strong organizational discipline and defensive resilience.

[(Sunderland A.F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Sunderland averaged less than 1 goal per game in 10 official matches, failing to score in 4 of those matches.

[(Sunderland A.F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Sunderland have scored 20 goals in 19 league matches this season, being the team with the 3rd-fewest goals scored in the league.
2. In the last five encounters between the two teams, Sunderland have managed 1 draw and 4 losses, putting them at a disadvantage historically.

[Tips]:
Tottenham Hotspur drew 0-0 away with Brentford in the last round of the league, securing 1 win and 1 draw in their recent two league matches, seemingly halting their previous losing streak. However, the lack of firepower in attack and the overall mediocre performance have yet to be fundamentally improved. In contrast, Sunderland have shown remarkable resilience, managing a 0-0 draw at home against the formidable Manchester City in the last round. They have achieved 1 win and 3 draws in their last four league matches, maintaining a fairly stable overall form, particularly impressing with their defensive organization. This match favors the tactically disciplined Sunderland, playing away, to remain unbeaten and at least secure a point from White Hart Lane.

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