Opta Stats: Southampton v Sunderland

Can Graziano Pelle continue his scoring streak when Southampton host Sunderland?

Can Southampton continue to keep pace at the top end of the league when they face Sunderland? Opta reveals all.

Southampton have won more Premier League points in 2014 (42) than both Everton (41) and Manchester United (41). They are 5.49/2 to finish in the top six.

Sunderland have drawn five of their last seven Premier League matches (W1 D5 L1). The draw is priced at 4.03/1.

The last three Premier League meetings between Sunderland and Southampton have ended in a score draw. Both teams to score is 2.0811/10.

The Black Cats have suffered only one defeat in their last six Premier League away games (W2 D3 L1). They are 6.611/2 to win.

Steven Fletcher scored two goals from just two shots on target in his last Premier League appearance for Sunderland; this after failing to score in his previous nine PL games in 2014. Fletcher is 4.3100/30 to score.

Southampton have fired in 164 crosses this season in the Premier League (excl. corners); more than any other side. Over 2.5 goals is 2.021/1.

Graziano Pell has been involved in five goals in his last five Premier League appearances (four goals, one assist). Pelle is 2.26/5 to score.

Dusan Tadic has been involved in 60 goals (28 goals, 32 assists) in 73 league appearances (Dutch Eredivisie and Premier League combined) since the start of 2012-13. Tadic is 2.75n/a to find the net.

Of regular first choice goalkeepers in the Premier League this season, Vito Mannone has the best saves to shots ratio (77%). Sunderland are 5.79/2 to keep a clean sheet.

No side in the top four tiers of English football have conceded as few goals as Southampton (5) this season. The Saints are 2.166/5 to not concede.