Main prediction: Manchester City to win
Alternative tip: Manchester City to win or draw
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Manchester City and Sunderland have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/09 (Sunday), at Etihad Stadium, at 14:00, and the Premier League 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Manchester City have won 5 time(s) and score 2.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, Sunderland have won 3 time(s). Manchester City have a 71.94% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland.
Prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland
2nd Half Manchester City Win
Overview Manchester City vs Sunderland
Manchester City are favourites, with a 71.94% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.39. Manchester City Football Club's performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Sunderland A.F.C. win are 11.765 and a draw is 6.452.
In the Premier League, Manchester City have 4 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, having Erling Haaland as top scorer with 4 goal(s). Meanwhile, Sunderland have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Enzo Le Fée as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Manchester City and Sunderland
In 24 clashes, Manchester City have the advantage over Sunderland: 16 win(s) against 4 and 4 draw(s). The most recent was on 01/01/2026, in the Premier League. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Manchester City vs Sunderland, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Manchester City: current form
Manchester City are in great form in the Premier League: a 100% win rate and 3 points per match in 4 matches.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 5 win(s) and 0 defeat(s).
See more numbers in the English Premier League:
4 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match
8 goals scored (2 per match)
Top scorer: Erling Haaland (4 goal(s))
Sunderland: current form
For the visitors, Sunderland have played 4 match(es) in the Prem.
See their performance:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
Performance: 1 point(s) per match
3 goals scored (0.75 per match)
Top scorer: Enzo Le Fée (1 goal(s))
Manchester City vs Sunderland key players
In the Premier League, Erling Haaland carries Manchester City Football Club's attack with 4 goal(s).
The playmaker is Ryan Cherki, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Erling Haaland has 27 goal(s).
On the other side, Enzo Le Fée is the name that frightens the most for SAFC with 1 goal(s) in the Premier League.
In terms of playmaking, Mouhamadou Diarra leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Brian Brobbey has accumulated 7 goal(s).
Manchester City vs Sunderland statistics in the Premier League
Manchester City have an average of 10.25 corners and 2 cards per match. Meanwhile, Sunderland have 7 corners and 2.75 cards. See the numbers for Manchester City vs Sunderland in the table below.
Manchester City
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W W L D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.69 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.93 | 1.27 |
Sunderland
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D W |
2 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D L W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.27 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.25 | 1.19 |
More tips for Manchester City vs Sunderland
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Correct score prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland
Manchester City are the favourites and the history of both teams scoring points to a lively match. Correct result: Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Manchester City vs Sunderland
Check out where to watch the live match between Sunderland and Manchester City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Manchester City and Sunderland
The line-ups for Manchester City vs Sunderland in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Manchester City Football Club line-up
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8
Mateo Kovačić
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10
Ryan Cherki
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21
Rayan Aït Nouri
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22
Vitor Reis
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28
Gerónimo Rulli
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32
Ayyoub Bouaddi
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33
Nico O'Reilly
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37
Allan Andrade Elias
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45
Abdukodir Khusanov
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75
Floyd Samba
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82
Rico Lewis
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Sunderland A.F.C. line-up
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4
Kevin Danso
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15
Omar Alderete
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17
Reinildo Mandava
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18
Wilson Isidor
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20
Nordi Mukiele
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22
Robin Roefs
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27
Noah Sadiki
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28
Enzo Le Fée
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32
Trai Hume
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34
Granit Xhaka
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39
Malick Fofana
The Sunderland starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Manchester City vs Sunderland
Match: Manchester City vs Sunderland
Tournament: Prem 2026/27
Date: 20/09/2026
Time: 14:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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