Sunderland vs Manchester United Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: Premier League
· Regular Season - 36 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
2 - 0
Sunderland
0 - 3
Manchester United
3 - 1
Sunderland
2 - 1
Manchester United
3 - 0
Sunderland
2 - 0
Sunderland
1 - 1
Manchester United
0 - 1
Sunderland
3 - 1
Sunderland
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal |
38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71:27 | +44 | 85 |
| 2 | Manchester City |
38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77:35 | +42 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United |
38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69:50 | +19 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa |
38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56:49 | +7 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool |
38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63:53 | +10 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth |
38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58:54 | +4 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland |
38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42:48 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton |
38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52:46 | +6 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford |
38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55:52 | +3 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea |
38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58:52 | +6 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham |
38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47:51 | -4 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle |
38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53:55 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton |
38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47:50 | -3 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds |
38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49:56 | -7 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace |
38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41:51 | -10 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest |
38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48:51 | -3 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham |
38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48:57 | -9 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham |
38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46:65 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley |
38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38:75 | -37 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolves |
38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27:68 | -41 | 20 |
Top scorers
Premier League
E. Haaland
Manchester City
27goals
Thiago
Brentford
22goals
A. Semenyo
Manchester City
17goals
O. Watkins
Aston Villa
16goals
João Pedro
Chelsea
15goals
M. Gibbs-White
Nottingham Forest
15goals
V. Gyökeres
Arsenal
14goals
D. Calvert-Lewin
Leeds
14goals
D. Welbeck
Brighton
13goals
E. Kroupi
Bournemouth
13goals
Recent form
3 - 2
Brentford
W
0 - 0
Leeds
D
1 - 1
Sunderland
D
2 - 0
Sunderland
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
0 - 3
Bournemouth
L
4 - 1
Manchester United
L
1 - 1
Manchester United
D
2 - 0
Manchester United
L
1 - 1
Tottenham
D
1 - 1
Manchester United
D
2 - 3
Brighton
L
0 - 1
Manchester City
L
4 - 0
Sabah FA
W
2 - 2
Manchester United
D
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.45 Sunderland · 1.35 Manchester United
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
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Sunderland vs Manchester United: preview and prediction
Sunderland host Manchester United in the England Premier League (Regular Season - 36) on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at 15:00 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland. Sunderland sit 7th in the table and Manchester United 3rd.
Sunderland have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-L-D-D-W). Manchester United are struggling, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (D-L-D-L-L).
In the last 9 meetings, Sunderland won 2, Manchester United won 6 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 44% and over 2.5 goals in 56%.
Our goal model expects about 1.45 goals for Sunderland and 1.35 for Manchester United. It gives Sunderland the edge (40% home win, 25% draw, 35% away win), 53% for over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Away Win. We also like Away or Draw, Draw No Bet: Away, Away Wins Either Half.
Sunderland vs Manchester United FAQs
What is the best prediction for Sunderland vs Manchester United?
Our top tip is Super Single: Away Win.
Who will win Sunderland vs Manchester United?
Sunderland are favourites: our model gives Sunderland 40%, the draw 25% and Manchester United 35%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 57% chance in our model, and it happened in 44% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.8 goals in total, with a 53% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Sunderland vs Manchester United?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at 15:00 at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
Who is the referee?
S. Attwell is in charge of this game.
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