Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2026

Manchester City vs Sunderland Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -164

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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

Premier League leaders Manchester City meet Sunderland at Etihad Stadium, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 20 September.

Manchester City have made a perfect start to the Premier League, winning all four games. In their previous league outing, they beat Manchester United 1-0 away in the derby at Old Trafford, despite having Phil Foden sent off in the 23rd minute. 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 recorded a 5-0 home win over Championship side Norwich City in the third round of the EFL Cup.

Sunderland have picked up four points from their opening four Premier League matches. When last in league action, the Black Cats were turned over 2-0 at home to Arsenal at Stadium of Light, having 42% possession and three shots on goal.

Four days ago, Sunderland claimed a 1-0 Europa League victory at home to Dutch Eredivise outfit 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	9	7	0	2	20	10	10	20:10	21
20	Sunderland	9	1	2	6	7	17	-10	7:17	5

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Manchester City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Josko Gvardiol, Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson, Iliman Ndiaye, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland.

Sunderland confirmed 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):

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 City games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 City games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sunderland games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sunderland games on the road.

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

Man City 3 - 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

Top Pick: Brian Brobbey Over 1.5 Shots -139

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.

Latest Brian Brobbey Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

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Erling Haaland to Score -161

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.

Latest Erling Haaland Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-175

First

+195

Shots On Target

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Shots

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -116

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Man City

Total

12.00 7.90 4.10

Home

10.60 6.70 3.90

Away

11.80 7.70 4.10

Sunderland

Total

8.10 4.00 4.10

Home

8.80 4.10 4.70

Away

8.60 3.30 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-123

Under 10.5

-115

Man City Corners

Over 7.5

+104

Under 7.5

-149

Sunderland Corners

Over 3.5

+114

Under 3.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-500

X

+850

2

+410

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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 -312 favourites to win this Premier League encounter according to the Full-Time Result betting odds. The bookies give them a 76% chance of claiming victory. If you’re interested in wagering Sunderland, you can get +850 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 -112. 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 -127 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-312

X

+430

2

+850

Half-Time Result

1

-135

X

+165

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-667

X2

+235

Draw No Bet

1

-1250

2

+525

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-112

2 Hcp +1.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-127

Those interested in favourite Erling Haaland to find the net first are able to get +195. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is -175.

Erling Haaland (City)

First

+195

Anytime

-175

Antoine Semenyo (City)

First

+475

Anytime

+165

Rayan Cherki (City)

First

+550

Anytime

+195

Phil Foden (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+215

Allan Andrade Elias (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+225

Jérémy Doku (City)

First

+700

Anytime

+225

Iliman Ndiaye (City)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Enzo Fernández (City)

First

+800

Anytime

+280

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

First

+1000

Anytime

+350

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

First

+1100

Anytime

+390

Nico O'Reilly (City)

First

+1200

Anytime

+475

Josko Gvardiol (City)

First

+1400

Anytime

+510

Elliot Anderson (City)

First

+1400

Anytime

+525

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

First

+1600

Anytime

+550

Malick Fofana (Sunderland)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Marc Guéhi (City)

First

+1700

Anytime

+600

Mateo Kovacic (City)

First

+1700

Anytime

+650

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Rico Lewis (City)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Matheus Nunes (City)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Abdukodir Khusanov (City)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Ayyoub Bouaddi (City)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Ruben Dias (City)

First

+2000

Anytime

+750

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Antoine Semenyo (City)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Rayan Cherki (City)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Phil Foden (City)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (City)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Jérémy Doku (City)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Enzo Fernández (City)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-

Iliman Ndiaye (City)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Erling Haaland (City)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Nico O'Reilly (City)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Malick Fofana (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Josko Gvardiol (City)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-

Elliot Anderson (City)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Marc Guéhi (City)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Rico Lewis (City)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Ayyoub Bouaddi (City)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Ruben Dias (City)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Abdukodir Khusanov (City)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Nunes (City)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Erling Haaland (City)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-

Antoine Semenyo (City)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Rayan Cherki (City)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Enzo Fernández (City)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Iliman Ndiaye (City)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Nico O'Reilly (City)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Josko Gvardiol (City)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Elliot Anderson (City)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Malick Fofana (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Marc Guéhi (City)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Nunes (City)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Abdukodir Khusanov (City)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Ayyoub Bouaddi (City)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

Ruben Dias (City)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

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 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.

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