Manchester United FC
Football England - Premier League Old Trafford Sat 4 Oct 10:00
Sunderland AFC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Premier League Betting Preview: Manchester United vs Sunderland

Manchester United host Sunderland in this Premier League encounter at Old Trafford, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Black Cats to Give Red Devils a Tough Test

We’re wagering Sunderland +1 on the Asian Handicap when they play Man United at -100. Money is returned for a one goal defeat and we will see a healthy payout from this pick if the visitors win or draw.

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United Were Defeated in Last Game

Manchester United have enjoyed two Premier League home victories in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 3-1 away to Brentford. Ruben Amorim's team had the majority of the ball boasting 56% possession and six shots on target, with Benjamin Sesko bagging the goal.

Sunderland won their previous game by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Nottingham Forest at City Ground. The Black Cats had just 35% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Omar Alderete finding the net in the 38th minute.

Premier League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Sunderland logo Sunderland 11 5 4 2 14 10 4 14:10 19
7 Man United logo Man United 11 5 3 3 19 18 1 19:18 18
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Manchester United – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 16.0 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. United have had 54.7% possession, 468.9 passes and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.8 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal, while earning 4.7 corners.

Top goalscorers are Bruno Fernandes and Amad on 2 goals, while Benjamin Sesko has bagged 1. Harry Maguire, Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has kept one clean sheet.

Sunderland – Last 10 League Games

Sunderland have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 9.7 attempts, 3.1 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Wearside team average 43.9% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts.

Wilson Isidor has top scored with 4 goals, while Eliezer Mayenda and Daniel Ballard are next on 3 and 2. Granit Xhaka is top assists provider with 3, while Robin Roefs has recorded 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Manchester United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Senne Lammens (GK), Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, Luke Shaw, Amad, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, Benjamin Sesko.

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Arthur Masuaku, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Bertrand Traore, Enzo Le Fee, Simon Adingra, Wilson Isidor.

Manchester United vs Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Manchester United vs Sunderland from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

Sunderland +1 could be the bet to place for this Premier League clash. We can wager them at -100 and feel optimistic that the underdogs will give a good account of themselves and ensure things are competitive.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide Premier League betting predictions.

Key Manchester United vs Sunderland league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by Sunderland in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Sunderland in 5 of their last 6 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by United in any of their last 5 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by United in 9 of their last 10 games.
Sunderland +1 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Man United Man United logo 1 - 1 Sunderland logo Sunderland

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +650 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Wilson Isidor Over 1.5 Shots -137 BetMGM logo

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) has had over 1.5 shots in four straight league games. We’re expecting this data to be backed up and for him to cover the Player Shots line at odds of -137.

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Matheus Cunha To Score +125 BetMGM logo

Matheus Cunha (United) is available to be among the goals at +125. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Matheus Cunha Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -122 BetMGM logo

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four consecutive United matches, with the last five Sunderland games averaging 8.80 corners. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -122 for this Total Corners bet.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Man United Logo Man United
Total
9.10 4.40 4.70
Home
9.70 5.90 3.80
Away
10.80 5.10 5.70
Sunderland Logo Sunderland
Total
10.60 5.20 5.40
Home
9.90 6.30 3.60
Away
9.00 3.90 5.10
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Sunderland +1 -100
Both Team To Score Yes -128
Total Corners Under 10.5 -122

If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Sunderland with an Asian Handicap of +1, both teams scoring and also Under 10.5 corners.

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Manchester United 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest United Victory

With the bookies giving them a 65% probability of winning, Manchester United might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -182 when it comes to triumphing in this Premier League clash. Sunderland are the underdogs at +460 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

United can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +107. However, Sunderland are +400 and the draw is +150 if you want to take a different option.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -139 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Matheus Cunha Top of First Goalscorer List

There is -100 available that Matheus Cunha finds the net, while he is available at +300 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Matheus Cunha (United)
First
-100
Anytime
+300
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Bryan Mbeumo (United)
First
+143
Anytime
+380
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Benjamin Sesko (United)
First
+145
Anytime
+400
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Bruno Fernandes (United)
First
+195
Anytime
+500
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Player Shots On Target
Bryan Mbeumo (United)
Over 0.5
-270
Under 0.5
+160
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Benjamin Sesko (United)
Over 0.5
-270
Under 0.5
+150
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Bruno Fernandes (United)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+118
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Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)
Over 0.5
-130
Under 0.5
-111
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Player Shots
Matheus Cunha (United)
Over 3.5
-130
Under 3.5
-
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Bryan Mbeumo (United)
Over 3.5
+135
Under 3.5
-
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Bruno Fernandes (United)
Over 3.5
+105
Under 3.5
-
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Benjamin Sesko (United)
Over 2.5
-159
Under 2.5
-
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Old Trafford
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Six Victories From Previous Ten United Home Clashes

United have collected six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Sunderland have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.70 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 United logo Manchester United Home Stats 6-1-3 2.80 1.70 1.10 5 5 5 5
Sunderland logo Sunderland Away Stats 4-2-4 1.80 0.70 1.10 4 6 3 7
  • 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
Team Stats
Manchester United logo Manchester United League Stats
Sunderland logo Sunderland League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Manchester United vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News

Check the United vs Sunderland team news before you place your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups and the latest on injuries.

Manchester United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Manchester United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

31 Senne Lammens
15 Leny Yoro 4 Matthijs de Ligt 23 Luke Shaw 16 Amad
18 Casemiro 8 Bruno Fernandes 2 Diogo Dalot 19 Bryan Mbeumo
7 Mason Mount 30 Benjamin Sesko
22 Robin Roefs
32 Trai Hume 20 Nordi Mukiele 15 Omar Alderete 26 Arthur Masuaku
34 Granit Xhaka 27 Noah Sadiki
25 Bertrand Traore 28 Enzo Le Fee 24 Simon Adingra
18 Wilson Isidor

Sunderland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Manchester United Substitutes

  • 1Altay Bayindir
  • 5Harry Maguire
  • 10Matheus Cunha
  • 11Joshua Zirkzee
  • 13Patrick Dorgu
  • 25Manuel Ugarte
  • 26Ayden Heaven
  • 35Diego Leon
  • 37Kobbie Mainoo

Sunderland Substitutes

  • 1Anthony Patterson
  • 4Daniel Neil
  • 5Daniel Ballard
  • 6Lutsharel Geertruida
  • 7Chemsdine Talbi
  • 9Brian Brobbey
  • 11Chris Rigg
  • 12Eliezer Mayenda
  • 13Luke O'Nien

Previous Manchester United Lineups

27 Sep Premier League
Brentford 3-1 Man United
20 Sep Premier League
Man United 2-1 Chelsea
14 Sep Premier League
Man City 3-0 Man United
30 Aug Premier League
Man United 3-2 Burnley
27 Aug EFL Cup
Grimsby 14-13 Man United
24 Aug Premier League
Fulham 1-1 Man United

Previous Sunderland Lineups

27 Sep Premier League
Nott’m Forest 0-1 Sunderland
21 Sep Premier League
Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa
13 Sep Premier League
Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland
30 Aug Premier League
Sunderland 2-1 Brentford
26 Aug EFL Cup
Sunderland 6-7 Huddersfield
23 Aug Premier League
Burnley 2-0 Sunderland

Injuries & Suspensions

Manchester United Injury Table
Type Name Info
Benjamin Sesko Knee
Harry Maguire Hamstring
Casemiro Knock
Kobbie Mainoo Knock
Lisandro Martinez Knee
Sunderland Injury Table
Type Name Info
Dennis Cirkin Wrist
Romaine Mundle Thigh
Leo Hjelde Calf
Habib Diarra Groin
England FlagPremier League Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Arsenal 11 8 2 1 20:5 26
2 Man City 11 7 1 3 23:8 22
3 Chelsea 11 6 2 3 21:11 20
4 Sunderland 11 5 4 2 14:10 19
5 Tottenham 11 5 3 3 19:10 18
6 Aston Villa 11 5 3 3 13:10 18
7 Man United 11 5 3 3 19:18 18
8 Liverpool 11 6 0 5 18:17 18
9 Bournemouth 11 5 3 3 17:18 18
10 Crystal Palace 11 4 5 2 14:9 17
11 Brighton 11 4 4 3 17:15 16
12 Brentford 11 5 1 5 17:17 16
13 Everton 11 4 3 4 12:13 15
14 Newcastle 11 3 3 5 11:14 12
15 Fulham 11 3 2 6 12:16 11
16 Leeds 11 3 2 6 10:20 11
17 Burnley 11 3 1 7 14:22 10
18 West Ham 11 3 1 7 13:23 10
19 Nott’m Forest 11 2 3 6 10:20 9
20 Wolverhampton 11 0 2 9 7:25 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Man City 6 5 0 1 16:4 15
2 Arsenal 5 4 1 0 12:1 13
3 Bournemouth 5 4 1 0 8:2 13
4 Brentford 6 4 1 1 12:7 13
5 Aston Villa 6 4 1 1 10:5 13
6 Sunderland 6 3 3 0 11:5 12
7 Man United 5 4 0 1 11:6 12
8 Liverpool 5 4 0 1 10:5 12
9 Brighton 5 3 2 0 10:5 11
10 Everton 6 3 2 1 7:5 11
11 Fulham 5 3 1 1 8:3 10
12 Chelsea 6 3 1 2 9:6 10
13 Crystal Palace 6 2 4 0 8:5 10
14 Newcastle 5 3 0 2 8:6 9
15 Leeds 5 2 2 1 6:5 8
16 Burnley 5 2 1 2 5:4 7
17 Nott’m Forest 6 2 1 3 8:11 7
18 West Ham 6 2 0 4 8:15 6
19 Tottenham 6 1 2 3 7:7 5
20 Wolverhampton 5 0 1 4 6:14 1