West Ham United vs Sunderland

West Ham United leads on expected goals (xG) at 1.36 per match against 1.10, 24% more (14th of 20 in the league), yellow cards at 1.82 per match against 2.16, 16% fewer (10th of 20 in the league) and tackles at 17.6 per match against 15.4, 15% more (7th of 20 in the league).

Sunderland leads on goals conceded at 1.26 per match against 1.71, 26% fewer (4th of 20 in the league), possession % at 44.8% against 42.5%, 5% more (16th of 20 in the league) and pass accuracy % at 79.3% against 78.8% (16th of 20 in the league).

Overall West Ham United has the better numbers, leading 6 of the 9 metrics to Sunderland's 3. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.