Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: Premier League
· Regular Season - 5 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
0 - 0
Manchester City
3 - 0
Sunderland
0 - 2
Manchester City
2 - 1
Sunderland
0 - 1
Manchester City
4 - 1
Sunderland
1 - 4
Manchester City
3 - 2
Sunderland
1 - 4
Manchester City
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16:5 | +11 | 18 |
| 2 |  Arsenal |
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | +5 | 15 |
| 3 |  Brighton |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18:5 | +13 | 13 |
| 4 |  Brentford |
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12:6 | +6 | 10 |
| 5 |  Everton |
6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8:5 | +3 | 10 |
| 6 |  Chelsea |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15:13 | +2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Leeds |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | +2 | 9 |
| 9 |  Liverpool |
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 |  Ipswich |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 9 |
| 11 |  Newcastle |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:13 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Crystal Palace |
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:12 | -3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Manchester United |
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:9 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 |  Coventry |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:11 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | -3 | 5 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa |
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 | Sunderland |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | -6 | 4 |
| 18 |  Bournemouth |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | -6 | 3 |
| 19 |  Tottenham |
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 3 |
| 20 |  Fulham |
6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6:10 | -4 | 2 |
Top scorers
Premier League
E. HaalandManchester City
6goals
João PedroChelsea
5goals
R. CherkiManchester City
4goals
M. RogersChelsea
4goals
A. IsakLiverpool
4goals
M. BelloumiHull City
3goals
M. TavernierBournemouth
3goals
K. SchadeBrentford
3goals
T. BarryEverton
3goals
B. MbeumoManchester United
3goals
Recent form
2 - 4
Paris Saint Germain
L
0 - 3
Manchester City
W
5 - 3
Sunderland
W
5 - 0
Norwich
W
0 - 1
Manchester City
W
0 - 2
Manchester City
W
1 - 0
Coventry
W
1 - 4
Manchester City
W
2 - 1
Bournemouth
W
3 - 0
Manchester City
L
1 - 2
Sunderland
W
0 - 2
Brighton
L
5 - 3
Sunderland
L
1 - 0
AZ Alkmaar
W
0 - 2
Arsenal
L
1 - 0
Hull City
W
1 - 1
Sunderland
D
1 - 0
Fulham
W
2 - 1
Sunderland
L
2 - 1
Rennes
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.5 Manchester City · 0.75 Sunderland
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Premier League 2026When the goals come
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Manchester City
Sunderland
Manchester City vs Sunderland: preview and prediction
Manchester City host Sunderland in the England Premier League (Regular Season - 5) on Sunday, 20th September 2026 at 14:00 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Manchester City sit 1st in the table and Sunderland 17th.
Manchester City are flying, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-W-W-W-L). Sunderland are struggling, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-W-L-L-W).
In the last 9 meetings, Manchester City won 8, Sunderland won 0 and 1 ended level. These games average 3.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 56% and over 2.5 goals in 67%.
Our goal model expects about 1.5 goals for Manchester City and 0.75 for Sunderland. It gives Manchester City the edge (55% home win, 26% draw, 19% away win), 39% for over 2.5 goals and 41% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.
Our pick was Home Win. We also like Draw No Bet: Home, Home Wins Either Half.
Manchester City vs Sunderland FAQs
What is the best prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Our top tip is Tip of the Day: Home Win.
Who will win Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Manchester City are favourites: our model gives Manchester City 55%, the draw 26% and Sunderland 19%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 41% chance in our model, and it happened in 56% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.3 goals in total, with a 39% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 20th September 2026 at 14:00 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
Who is the referee?
Robert Jones, England is in charge of this game.