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

Premier League Betting Preview: Sunderland vs Manchester United

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

Man United look a good wager to defeat Sunderland on the Full-Time Result market. You can secure odds of -118 that the visitors bag a win 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 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
3	Man United	35	18	10	7	63	48	15	63:48	64
12	Sunderland	35	12	11	12	37	46	-9	37:46	47

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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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

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

Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens (GK), Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko.

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 Man United can be backed at odds of +650. 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

+750

First

+2000

Shots

Over 0.5

-141

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

+160

First

+450

Shots

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

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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

-112

Under 9.5

-127

Sunderland Corners

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-149

Man United Corners

Over 4.5

-139

Under 4.5

-102

Most Corners

1

+130

X

+650

2

-125

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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 54% chance of triumphing in this Premier League encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -118. If you want to wager on the underdog, Sunderland have been priced up at +310.

United are -119 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Sunderland +0.5 at -104 instead.

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 -164.

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

+310

X

+275

2

-118

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+132

2

+143

Double Chance

1X

-109

12

-370

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+180

2

-278

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-104

2 Hcp -0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+120

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 +160.

Benjamin Sesko (United)

First

+160

Anytime

+450

Bryan Mbeumo (United)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Matheus Cunha (United)

First

+185

Anytime

+500

Bruno Fernandes (United)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Joshua Zirkzee (United)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Eliezer Mayenda (Sunderland)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Amad Diallo (United)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Carlos Casemiro (United)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Mason Mount (United)

First

+380

Anytime

+1100

Patrick Dorgu (United)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Daniel Ballard (Sunderland)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Harry Maguire (United)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Kobbie Mainoo (United)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Omar Alderete (Sunderland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Benjamin Sesko (United)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Bryan Mbeumo (United)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Cunha (United)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Bruno Fernandes (United)

Over 2.5

+106

Under 2.5

-

Joshua Zirkzee (United)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

Habib Diarra (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Bertrand Traoré (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Patrick Dorgu (United)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Mason Mount (United)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Carlos Casemiro (United)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Amad Diallo (United)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Christopher Rigg (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Harry Maguire (United)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Kobbie Mainoo (United)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Omar Alderete (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

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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