Sunderland v Tottenham betting tips, bet builder and predictions – Can De Zerbi win on Spurs dugout debut?

Apr 10, 2026 - 15:45

Sunderland host Tottenham on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League. As Roberto De Zerbi takes to the hotseat for the first time as Spurs boss.

Sunderland v Tottenham best bets

Sunderland to score first – EVS with BOYLE Sports
Richarlison to score anytime – 7/4 with BOYLE Sports
Both teams to score – 4/5 with Midnite
Pedro Porro to be booked anytime – 10/3 with Midnite
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Sunderland v Tottenham betting tips, predictions, team news, how to watch

Sunderland v Tottenham latest odds

Find the latest Sunderland v Tottenham betting odds here, odds courtesy of BOYLE Sports and are subject to change.

Sunderland – 8/5
Draw – 23/10
Tottenham – 13/8

Sunderland v Tottenham prediction

The Roberto De Zerbi era begins at Tottenham with one of the toughest tests in the Premier League this season.

Newly-promoted Sunderland have been a breath of fresh air this season, taking points from Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool across the campaign.

The Black Cats were on their iffiest run of the season before Newcastle came to town. Their last minute victory meant they’ve done the double over their arch-rivals for the first time since the 2014/15 season.

Sunderland will have a spring in their step on Sunday, looking up rather than over their shoulder at those below them. This could be a dangerous proposition for a Spurs team in a state of flux right now.

De Zerbi not known for his pragmatism will have to fall on the right recipe for success over these final seven games to maintain Spurs’ Premier League status.

He will have to do it without Mohamed Kudus, who’s had an injury setback and may require surgery. Antonin Kinsky will again deputise for the injured Guglielmo Vicario.

Sunderland v Tottenham betting tips

The thing about Cats with leads

Sunderland have taken the lead 15 times (nine at home) and have conceded an equalizer on 4 instances, translating into a lead-defending rate of 73%.

Has De Zerbi had enough time to patch up this porous Tottenham defence? Spurs have conceded first 18 times in their 31 games played this season, only Forest, Wolves and Burnley have a worse record.

Richarlison pouncing

The quality may be lacking for Tottenham this season, whether it be due to injuries, mentality or disarray at boardroom level.

But one player who has previous of being a saving hero in this exact scenario is Spurs forward Richarlison.

The Brazilian striker hauled Everton out of the mire in 2022, recording 6 goals and 2 assists in his final 10 league outings to save the Toffees from dropping into the Championship.

Can a new manager inspire the 28-year-old to cult hero status once again? If he can be the match-winner on Sunday then it might just spark a late, late season turnaround for the Lilywhites.

Sunderland v Tottenham predicted lineups

Sunderland (3-5-2): Roefs; Alderete, Geertruida, Mukiele; Hume, Xhaka, Sadiki, Diarra, O’Nien; Brobbey, Talbi

Tottenham (4-3-3): Kinsky; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palilhna, Gray, Simons; Kolo-Muani, Tel, Richarlison

How to watch Sunderland v Tottenham

Location: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
Date and time: Sunday 12th April 2026, 2pm
How to watch: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HD

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