Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Dec 2025
Premier League Betting Preview: Manchester City vs Sunderland
Second-placed Manchester City host Sunderland at Etihad Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 6 December.
An Asian Handicap bet on Man City -1.75 at odds of -125 means we need a victory by more than two goals for a full payout. The stake will be split between -1.5 and -2.0 when the favourites take on Sunderland and we’re expecting a big win.
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Manchester City have triumphed in their last six Premier League home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Fulham 5-4 at Craven Cottage. Pep Guardiola's team recorded four shots on target and had 43% possession, with Phil Foden scoring two of the goals.
Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was away from home at Anfield, with Liverpool the opponents. The Black Cats had just 33% of the ball and recorded six shots on goal, while Chemsdine Talbi was on the scoresheet.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Man City |
23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 47 | 21 | 26 | 47:21 | 46 |
| 10 | Sunderland |
23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 26 | -2 | 24:26 | 33 |
7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.4 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts. City have had 56.6% possession, 537.8 passes and 6.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts, while being awarded 4.8 corners.
Top goalscorer Erling Haaland has found the net 10 times, Phil Foden 4, with Tijjani Reijnders and two other players on 1. Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Nico O'Reilly are top assists makers with 3, while goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has kept 3 clean sheets.
Sunderland have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.3 goals from 9.8 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. The Wearside outfit average 40.2% possession, 333.4 passes, 3.5 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 17.1 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey and Wilson Isidor, with 2 goals apiece. Enzo Le Fee and Granit Xhaka have both had 3 assists, with Robin Roefs notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O'Reilly, Nico Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland.
Sunderland confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Lutsharel Geertruida, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, Trai Hume, Bertrand Traore, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fee, Wilson Isidor.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the full betting picture for Manchester City vs Sunderland, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.
Match Prediction
There’s every reason to expect a big win for Man City. If you agree, then you can get odds of -125 about the favourites at -1.75 on the Asian Handicap, with this Premier League game potentially one-sided.
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Premier League team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
Key Manchester City vs Sunderland league stats:
The best football betting sites make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are betting odds of +650 that Man City land a 3-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Phil Foden (City) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in seven of the past ten Premier League matches. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of +145 available when it comes to this Shots on Target bet.
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Tijjani Reijnders (City) can be wagered at +300 to score. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
City have covered the 6.5 corners line in five consecutive home games, with Sunderland conceding over 6.5 corners in their past three away matches. We recommend backing the -147 that City are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include City to cover the -1.75 Asian Handicap, one or both teams not scoring combined with no shots on target from Phil Foden (City).
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Manchester City vs Sunderland Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
With a proposed 78% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -357 odds about Manchester City coming out on top in this Premier League encounter. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +900 for Sunderland.
The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. City are -147, while Sunderland are alternatively priced at +600 and the draw is +188.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.
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You will find favourite Erling Haaland at +185 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get -213 that he finds the net any time.
City have eight victories and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.50 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Sunderland have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manchester City Home Stats |
8-0-2 | 3.40 | 2.50 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
Sunderland Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 1.90 | 0.80 | 1.10 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Manchester City League Stats
Sunderland League Stats
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 40.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Manchester City this season are Erling Haaland (15), Phil Foden (5), Tijjani Reijnders (2)
- Top Assistors for Manchester City this season are Jeremy Doku (4), Erling Haaland (3), Nico O'Reilly (3)
Manchester City vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News
The City vs Sunderland team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Manchester City Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Manchester City Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Manchester City Substitutes
- 1James Trafford
- 4Tijjani Reijnders
- 6Nathan Ake
- 7Omar Marmoush
- 21Rayan Ait Nouri
- 26Savinho
- 45Abdukodir Khusanov
- 52Oscar Bobb
- 82Rico Lewis
Sunderland Substitutes
- 1Anthony Patterson
- 4Daniel Neil
- 7Chemsdine Talbi
- 9Brian Brobbey
- 11Chris Rigg
- 12Eliezer Mayenda
- 13Luke O'Nien
- 14Romaine Mundle
- 24Simon Adingra
Previous Manchester City Lineups
Previous Sunderland Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Manchester City Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Sunderland Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 40:14 | 50 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 47:21 | 46 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 33:25 | 43 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 35:32 | 36 |
| 5 | Man United | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 38:32 | 35 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 36:24 | 34 |
| 7 | Fulham | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 32:32 | 34 |
| 8 | Brentford | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 35:30 | 33 |
| 9 | Newcastle | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 32:27 | 33 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 24:26 | 33 |
| 11 | Everton | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 24:25 | 32 |
| 12 | Brighton | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 33:31 | 30 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 38:43 | 30 |
| 14 | Tottenham | 23 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 33:31 | 28 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 23:25 | 28 |
| 16 | Leeds | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 30:37 | 25 |
| 17 | Nott’m Forest | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 21:34 | 22 |
| 18 | West Ham | 23 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 27:45 | 20 |
| 19 | Burnley | 23 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 25:44 | 15 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 23 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15:43 | 8 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man City | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 29:8 | 29 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 26:5 | 29 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 18:9 | 25 |
| 4 | Brentford | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 23:10 | 24 |
| 5 | Sunderland | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 18:9 | 23 |
| 6 | Newcastle | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 22:15 | 23 |
| 7 | Fulham | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 21:14 | 23 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 19:13 | 22 |
| 9 | Man United | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20:13 | 21 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 16:11 | 21 |
| 11 | Brighton | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 19:12 | 20 |
| 12 | Leeds | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19:13 | 19 |
| 13 | Chelsea | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17:11 | 18 |
| 14 | Everton | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14:15 | 15 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10:12 | 12 |
| 16 | Nott’m Forest | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12:17 | 11 |
| 17 | Burnley | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12:17 | 10 |
| 18 | West Ham | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 16:26 | 10 |
| 19 | Tottenham | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13:14 | 9 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 10:23 | 5 |
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