Sunderland vs Manchester United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 May 2026

Premier League Betting Preview: Sunderland vs Manchester United

Sunderland welcome third-placed Manchester United to Stadium of Light, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 9 May.

Taking into account the latest xG data, Manchester United’s three-game winning run and Sunderland losing four of their last five at home, including a 5-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest last time out at the Stadium of Light, it’s hard to look past the Red Devils in this one.

United look a good wager to defeat Sunderland and we are backing them on the Full-Time Result market. You can secure odds of -118 on the visitors and this looks like a value proposition based on the information available.

Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Molineux Stadium against relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers. Regis Le Bris' team had 42% of possession and three shots on target, with Nordi Mukiele registering the goal.

Manchester United made it three straight victories after a 3-2 home win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Red Devils had just 38% possession and totalled six shots on goal, while Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

United beat Sunderland at home when the teams last met. It was a 2-0 scoreline at Old Trafford.

Premier League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Man United	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
19	Sunderland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Sunderland have had 45.7% possession, 350.8 passes and 3.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 15.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal, while earning 6.5 corners.

Nordi Mukiele is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Wilson Isidor, Trai Hume, Chris Rigg and Brian Brobbey each have 1. Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fee and Noah Sadiki are top assists makers with 1, while goalkeeper Robin Roefs has kept one clean sheet.

United have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, averaging 13.9 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Michael Carrick's men average 50.7% possession, 469.6 passes, 5.1 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Benjamin Sesko has top scored with 6 goals, while Casemiro and Matheus Cunha are next on 4 and 3. Bruno Fernandes has been the top assist maker on 7, with Senne Lammens notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sunderland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs (GK), Lutsharel Geertruida, Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Reinildo, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fee, Chemsdine Talbi, Brian Brobbey.

Manchester United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens (GK), Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Joshua Zirkzee.

Sunderland vs Manchester United Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Sunderland vs Manchester United with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice, key player props and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s a realistic prospect that we’ll see Man United secure a win and they are priced at -118 to triumph in this Premier League encounter. We think that the price offers bettors plenty of juice.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Premier League stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Sunderland vs Manchester United league stats:

• United have won 3 consecutive games.
• United have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• United have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Sunderland have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you’re looking for a larger price, take a look at United on the Asian Handicap. There’s the option to bet them at -1 or even -1.5 if you’re anticipating a sizeable win.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sunderland 1 - 2 Man United

A 2-1 win in favor of United can be backed at odds of +700. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Granit Xhaka Over 0.5 Shots -141

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland) has totalled one or more shots in six straight Premier League matches. Our opinion is that there’s value for him to cover the Player Shots line, with betting odds of -141 currently on offer.

Latest Granit Xhaka Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1900

Shots

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

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Benjamin Sesko to Score +160

Benjamin Sesko (United) has found the net in his past two Premier League matches. There are odds of +160 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Benjamin Sesko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+450

Shots

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners +105

There has been four straight Sunderland matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while three of the past five United away games have also had this outcome. The Total Corners line looks to be too high given the stats and +105 is available to wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sunderland

Total

10.40 3.90 6.50

Home

9.00 3.40 5.60

Away

9.20 3.60 5.60

Man United

Total

10.20 5.10 5.10

Home

10.40 5.50 4.90

Away

9.60 4.30 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

Sunderland Corners

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-127

Man United Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-116

Most Corners

1

+108

X

+650

2

-104

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Sunderland vs Manchester United 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 United are forecasted to have a 47% chance of triumphing in this Premier League encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +112. If you want to wager on the underdog, Sunderland have been priced up at +240.

There are different betting angles when backing United including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -120 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Sunderland.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -175.

The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Premier League matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+240

X

+245

2

+112

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+128

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-143

12

-333

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+135

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-102

2 Hcp -0.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+130

Favourite Benjamin Sesko is priced at +450 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +170.

Benjamin Sesko (United)

First

+450

Anytime

+170

Bryan Mbeumo (United)

First

+525

Anytime

+185

Matheus Cunha (United)

First

+550

Anytime

+200

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

First

+575

Anytime

+210

Bruno Fernandes (United)

First

+600

Anytime

+210

Joshua Zirkzee (United)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

First

+800

Anytime

+290

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

First

+800

Anytime

+290

Amad Diallo (United)

First

+850

Anytime

+320

Carlos Casemiro (United)

First

+900

Anytime

+330

Patrick Dorgu (United)

First

+1100

Anytime

+390

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

First

+1050

Anytime

+400

Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)

First

+1050

Anytime

+400

Mason Mount (United)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

First

+1200

Anytime

+430

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

First

+1300

Anytime

+480

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)

First

+1600

Anytime

+575

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

First

+1800

Anytime

+650

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Kobbie Mainoo (United)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Harry Maguire (United)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Omar Alderete (Sunderland)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Ayden Heaven (United)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Benjamin Sesko (United)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Bryan Mbeumo (United)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Cunha (United)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

Over 2.5

-122

Under 2.5

-

Bruno Fernandes (United)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Joshua Zirkzee (United)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Mason Mount (United)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+116

Under 1.5

-

Patrick Dorgu (United)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Carlos Casemiro (United)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Amad Diallo (United)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Kobbie Mainoo (United)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Harry Maguire (United)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Omar Alderete (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Premier League matches only
Sunderland have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

United have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sunderland Home Stats		4-2-4	2.10	0.90	1.20	4	6	3	7
Manchester United Away Stats		4-4-2	3.00	1.70	1.30	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

Sunderland vs Manchester United Lineups & Team News

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