Premier League
2026/27 · Regular Season - 5
Match analysis preview
On 20 September 2026, Manchester City will face Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium in the 5th round of the Premier League. In their last five matches, Manchester City have recorded four wins and scored nine goals, while Sunderland have won twice, drawn once and scored five goals.
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
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4 | 8 | 2 | 12 |
| 14 |
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4 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Squad news
Injuries and suspensions: Manchester City — Sunderland
J. Doku
Calf Injury
P. Foden
Red Card
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1
1
H. Diarra
Hamstring Injury
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0
0
O. Alderete
Injury
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0
0
R. Mandava
Red Card
⚽0
2
1
R. Mundle
Knee Injury
⚽0
0
0
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: Manchester City — Sunderland
4 wins, 0 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches
At home, Manchester City have won four of their last five matches, suffering one defeat, and have scored 10 goals while conceding three. The team averaged 2.0 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per game; after a 1:2 defeat to Aston Villa, they recorded two successive home wins against Bournemouth and Coventry. Manchester City kept clean sheets in three of their five home matches.
Their overall form is also positive: in their last five matches, the team have recorded four wins and one defeat, scoring nine and conceding four goals. The average figures were 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while their unbeaten run stands at four games.
4 wins, 0 draws, 1 losses in the last 5 matches
At home, Manchester City have won four of their last five matches, suffering one defeat, and have scored 10 goals while conceding three. The team averaged 2.0 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per game; after a 1:2 defeat to Aston Villa, they recorded two successive home wins against Bournemouth and Coventry. Manchester City kept clean sheets in three of their five home matches.
Their overall form is also positive: in their last five matches, the team have recorded four wins and one defeat, scoring nine and conceding four goals. The average figures were 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while their unbeaten run stands at four games.
2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
Away from home, Sunderland have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five matches. The visitors have scored nine goals and conceded nine, averaging 1.8 goals per game in both directions; they have also scored in each of their five matches. Their most recent away game ended in a 1:1 draw with Brentford, following a 1:2 defeat to Ipswich. Sunderland's overall form also includes two wins, one draw and two defeats in five matches, but they have scored fewer goals — five — and conceded six; after beating Chelsea, the team failed to win either of their next two matches.
1 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
Away from home, Sunderland have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five matches. The visitors have scored nine goals and conceded nine, averaging 1.8 goals per game in both directions; they have also scored in each of their five matches. Their most recent away game ended in a 1:1 draw with Brentford, following a 1:2 defeat to Ipswich. Sunderland's overall form also includes two wins, one draw and two defeats in five matches, but they have scored fewer goals — five — and conceded six; after beating Chelsea, the team failed to win either of their next two matches.
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: Manchester City and Sunderland
In their last two meetings, Manchester City have recorded one win and one draw against Sunderland. The aggregate score in those matches is 3:0 in City's favour, with Sunderland failing to score in either game.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
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0:0 |
| 06.12.2025 |
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3:0 |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
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| 06.12.2025 |
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3:0 |
Prediction
Manchester City vs Sunderland prediction
The statistics point to an advantage for Manchester City: the team's average points figure in overall and home form is 2.4, compared with 1.4 and 1 respectively for Sunderland. Expected goals are also higher for the hosts — 1.70 goals compared with 1.05 — while in the head-to-head meetings, Manchester City have averaged 2 points against 0.5 for the visitors. A home win looks likely, with an approximate scoreline of 2:1.
Manchester City — Sunderland
2:1
Home win (1)
Estimated goals: 1.7 — 1.05. The score is a model estimate, not an exact promise.
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65.8%
Estimated probability
Factors supporting this pick
Overall form · points per game: 2.4 : 1.4
Home / away form · points: 2.4 : 1
Estimated scoring potential: 1.7 : 1.05
Average goal difference: 1 : -0.2
Head to head · points: 2 : 0.5
Factors against
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Pre-match statistics
Corners: Manchester City — Sunderland
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Average per match
10.8
Team 6.8
Opponent 4
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
11.6
Team 8
Opponent 3.6
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
7.2
Team 4.2
Opponent 3
Above the line in 0 of 5 matches
Average per match
7.6
Team 3.6
Opponent 4
Above the line in 0 of 5 matches
Pre-match statistics
Shots on target: Manchester City — Sunderland
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Average per match
8
Team 4.8
Opponent 3.2
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.6
Team 5.4
Opponent 3.2
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
7
Team 4.4
Opponent 2.6
Above the line in 1 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.8
Team 4.2
Opponent 4.6
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Pre-match statistics
Yellow cards: Manchester City — Sunderland
There is currently no sufficiently reliable statistical signal for a prediction in this section.
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Average per match
2.6
Team 1.4
Opponent 1.2
Above the line in 0 of 5 matches
Average per match
3
Team 1.4
Opponent 1.6
Above the line in 1 of 5 matches
Average per match
5.6
Team 3.2
Opponent 2.4
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
3.8
Team 2.4
Opponent 1.4
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
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Bookmaker odds
Saved odds: Manchester City — Sunderland
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Match result (1X2)
Totals
Both teams to score
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Shots on target: total
Both teams to score
Yes · 0%
No · 0%
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Match result (1X2)
Manchester City · 0%
Draw · 0%
Sunderland · 0%
Totals
Over +2.5 · 0%
Under +2.5 · 0%
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Over +10.5 · 0%
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Over +3.5 · 0%
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Match information
Match information: Manchester City — Sunderland
Kick-off20 September 2026, 16:00
CompetitionPremier League
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 5
VenueEtihad Stadium
CityManchester
RefereeRobert Jones
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Manchester City — Sunderland
01 What time does Manchester City vs Sunderland kick off?
Manchester City vs Sunderland (Premier League) kicks off 20 September 2026, 16:00.
02 Where is Manchester City vs Sunderland being played?
The match is played at Etihad Stadium (Manchester).
03 Who is the referee for Manchester City vs Sunderland?
The referee for Manchester City vs Sunderland is Robert Jones.
04 Who will win Manchester City vs Sunderland?
According to our statistical model, Manchester City is the most likely winner of Manchester City vs Sunderland, with a probability of 65.8%.
05 What is the prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland?
The statistical model favours Home win (1), with an estimated probability of 65.8%.
06 What are the over/under odds for Manchester City vs Sunderland?
For Manchester City vs Sunderland, bookmakers offer 1.62 on over 2.5 goals and 2.38 on under 2.5 goals.
07 What are the match winner odds for Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Bookmaker odds for Manchester City vs Sunderland: Manchester City — 1.30, Draw — 5.92, Sunderland — 9.90.
08 What is the recent form of Manchester City and Sunderland?
Manchester City: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 9–4. Sunderland: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 5–6.
09 How many times have Manchester City and Sunderland played each other?
Our database has 2 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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