Have a loss-proof bet on Sunderland goals
Sunderland were supposed to stop scoring when they sold top goalscorer Darren Bent to Aston Villa but inexplicably, despite the injury absence of Danny Welbeck seemingly leaving them over-reliant on record signing Asamoah Gyan, they've become more prolific since the England international left.
Having averaged 1.13 goals a game while the former Tottenham striker was on board, the Black Cats have struck two times in each of three fixtures that have followed his departure, with winger Kieran Richardson tucking away four times in three outings to end a goal drought that lasted over a year.
The visit of one of the country's most entertaining teams and fierce opponents of the art of keeping clean sheets on the road, Tottenham - who have only shut out hosts once in the Premier League this season - is unlikely to change that, rendering tasty odds of [2.06] on over 2.5 goals hugely surprising.
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Almost nothing separates the top-half clubs in the betting, with Sunderland marginal [2.84] favourites and Spurs agonisingly close behind at [2.86], however there are three reasons to suggest that Steve Bruce's side are the better option for a risk-free punt regardless of recent poor form.
The Lilywhites haven't won in five trips to the Stadium of Light, suffering a 3-1 defeat even in their very impressive 2010-11 campaign, the Wearsiders have lost in front of their own fans just twice so far and Harry Redknapp's players have Tuesday's Champions League game at AC Milan to focus on.
Sunderland v Tottenham
Kick-off: 5.30pm
Live on ESPN
Think the teams will prove inseparable? The draw can be backed at [3.35]...
Published: 11 Feb 2011
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