Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2026
Manchester City vs Sunderland Predictions
We’re heading to the Total Goals market and backing the Over 2.5 selection at a price of -164. There’s a strong prospect that Man City and Sunderland will land a payout and we’re going into this bet with confidence.
Read our complete Man City vs Sunderland betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Preview
Manchester City meet Sunderland at Etihad Stadium, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 20 September.
Manchester City won their last game 1-0, making it four on the spin. This was an away win at Old Trafford against Manchester United. Enzo Maresca's side recorded two shots on target and had 45% possession, with Erling Haaland netting the winner in the 60th minute.
On Thursday night, City hosted Norwich City and won 5-0 in the EFL Cup.
Sunderland were beaten 2-0 in their previous Premier League game, being turned over at home to Arsenal at Stadium of Light. The Black Cats had 42% of possession and three shots on goal.
Four days ago, Sunderland claimed a 1-0 Europa League victory at home to AZ Alkmaar.
H2H: Last Clash Between Teams Finished Goalless
We saw City draw 0-0 away to Sunderland at Stadium of Light when the teams last went head-to-head.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Man City |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8:2 | 12 |
| 14 |  Sunderland |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3:5 | 4 |
City have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts. The Citizens have averaged 63.9% possession, 606.0 passes and 7.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 4.1 corners.
Erling Haaland is the top goalscorer with 8, Jeremy Doku has 3, with Rayan Cherki and two other players on 2. Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are tied for the most assists on 4, with goalie Gianluigi Donnarumma managing 5 clean sheets.
Sunderland have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 4.1 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Wearside team average 49.8% possession, 400.7 passes, 4.0 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 11.8 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
Wilson Isidor is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Enzo Le Fee and Trai Hume have 2. Habib Diarra and Enzo Le Fee are top assists providers with 2, while Robin Roefs has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Matheus Nunes, Marc Guehi, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Elliot Anderson, Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki, Enzo Fernandez, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland.
Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Nordi Mukiele, Kevin Danso, Daniel Ballard, Dayann Methalie, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Thomas Meunier, Enzo Le Fee, Nilson Angulo, Brian Brobbey.
Main Match Prediction
This upcoming encounter could yield Over 2.5 Goals and we’re keen to back this Premier League prediction. There is plenty of value when it comes betting this selection at odds of -164.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Premier League experts sometimes take a data-led approach.
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 62.1% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
If you’re sweet on the prospect of a few goals over the ninety minutes, there’s the chance to combine Over 2.5 Goals with BTTS Yes on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. It’s available at bigger odds and you need both sides to find the net.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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0
Sunderland
Man City are available at +700 to win by a 3-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Player Prop Picks
Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) has finished with over 1.5 shots in his past two Premier League games away from home. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line looking attractive at odds of -139.
Erling Haaland (City) has scored at least one goal in seven of his past eight Premier League matches. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -161 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It has been under 10.5 corners in six straight Sunderland matches. On this evidence, we can take a price of -116 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same-game multi that includes three or more goals to be registered, City on the Asian Handicap at -1.5 merged with Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) to record Over 1.5 shots.
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Manchester City vs Sunderland Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Manchester City are strong -333 favourites to win this Premier League encounter according to the Full-Time Result betting odds. The bookies give them a 77% chance of claiming victory. If you’re interested in wagering Sunderland, you can get +900 for the underdog.
If you think City are going to overcome Sunderland by at least two goals, then it could be worth considering them on the Asian Handicap at -114. A bet on them at -1.5 would give you a full return if they oblige.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -128 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
The leading football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Premier League games. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.
Those interested in favourite Erling Haaland to find the net first are able to get +200. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is -161.
Stats: Last 10 Premier League matches only.
City have managed eight victories, one draw and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
Sunderland have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
City were 3-0 victors against Sunderland last time out at Etihad Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City Home Stats |
8-1-1 | 2.80 | 2.10 | 0.70 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
| Sunderland Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.10 | 1.40 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 63.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 63.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Manchester City this season are Erling Haaland (4), Rayan Cherki (2), Josko Gvardiol (1)
- Top Assistors for Manchester City this season are Antoine Semenyo (2), Phil Foden (2), Rayan Cherki (2)
Manchester City vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News
The City vs Sunderland team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Premier League, along with current injury news.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Manchester City Predicted Lineup 4-1-4-1
Sunderland Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Manchester City Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
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Manager: Enzo Maresca
Sunderland Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Man City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 12 |
| 3 | Leeds | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 4 | Hull | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 5 | Brighton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13:5 | 7 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:9 | 7 |
| 7 | Brentford | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Liverpool | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Everton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:10 | 6 |
| 11 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 13 | Man United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0:5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:7 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0:10 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Man City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Brighton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Leeds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 4 |
| 5 | Brentford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Hull | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 9 | Man United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 14 | Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 17 | Fulham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 0 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 20 | Coventry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:6 | 0 |
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