Premier League
Manchester City vs Sunderland
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 14:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction & Stats - Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Manchester City vs Sunderland carries real history into this round of the Premier League.
The two sides meet on 20/09 (Sunday) at Etihad Stadium, 14:00 (UK time).
Read the Manchester City vs Sunderland prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Manchester City vs Sunderland
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Manchester City vs Sunderland call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 2 - 0
Last updated on 17-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Manchester City the side to beat, with roughly 72% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Manchester City Preview
Manchester City reach this fixture 4 match into their Premier League. Here is where Man City stand:
In this competition
4 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
8 scored, at 2 a game
2 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Man City, season-wide
5 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Erling Haaland, 4 goals
Most assists: Phil Foden, 2 assists
Recent results — Manchester City
13/09/2026 11:30
08/09/2026 15:00
05/09/2026 10:00
28/08/2026 15:00
23/08/2026 09:00
Sunderland: how they are travelling
Sunderland come in 4 matches into their Premier League.
Here is what Sunderland A.F.C. have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
3 scored, at 0.75 a game
5 conceded, at 1.25 a game
Sunderland A.F.C., season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Enzo Le Fée, 1 goals
Most assists: Mouhamadou Diarra, 1 assists
Recent results — Sunderland A.F.C.
16/09/2026 15:00
12/09/2026 15:00
08/09/2026 14:45
05/09/2026 10:00
30/08/2026 09:00
The head-to-head favours Manchester City
Recent meetings have tended to go Manchester City's way against Sunderland.
From 24 match(es):
Manchester City: 16 win(s)
Sunderland: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 4
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Manchester City vs Sunderland prediction.
Form comparison Manchester City vs Sunderland
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Manchester City
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.69 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.93 | 1.27 |
Away Team
Sunderland
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.27 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.25 | 1.19 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Sunderland win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Sunderland’s ability to leave Etihad Stadium with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Sunderland has consistently put in solid away performances, while Manchester City’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Manchester City and Sunderland have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
Fixture information - Manchester City vs Sunderland
Match: Manchester City vs Sunderland
Competition: Premier League
Date: Sunday, 20/09/2026
Kick-off: 14:00 (UK time)
Venue: Etihad Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Manchester City F.C. vs SAFC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.25
League: 2.85
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 53%
Cards
3.5
League: 4.08
Corners
10
League: 9.08
Home Team
Manchester City
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.69 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.93 | 1.27 |
Away Team
Sunderland
England - Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.27 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.25 | 1.19 |
Corners
10.25 / Match
+46% Corners / Match
Manchester City received +46% more corners than Sunderland in the Premier League
7 / Match
Manchester United
(7)
Coventry City
(4)
Crystal Palace
(6)
Bournemouth
(8)(4)
Arsenal
(3)
Brentford
(3)
Fulham
(5)
Ipswich Town
Cards
2 / Match
+38% Cards / Match
Sunderland received +38% more cards than Manchester City in the Premier League
2.75 / Match
Manchester United
(2)
Coventry City
(1)
Crystal Palace
(2)
Bournemouth
(1)(5)
Arsenal
(2)
Brentford
(0)
Fulham
(3)
Ipswich Town
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+167%
Manchester City is +167% better in terms of goals scored
0.75 / Match
Manchester United
(1)
Coventry City
(1)
Crystal Palace
(4)
Bournemouth
(2)(0)
Arsenal
(1)
Brentford
(1)
Fulham
(1)
Ipswich Town
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+60%
Sunderland condeded +60% more goals than Manchester City
1.25 / Match
Manchester United
(0)
Coventry City
(0)
Crystal Palace
(1)
Bournemouth
(1)(2)
Arsenal
(1)
Brentford
(0)
Fulham
(2)
Ipswich Town
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arsenal
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| 2 |
Manchester City
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| 3 |
Leeds United
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 4 |
Hull City
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| 5 |
Brighton
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Chelsea
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Brentford
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Everton
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Liverpool
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Ipswich Town
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Nottingham Forest
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 12 |
Newcastle
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 13 |
Manchester United
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 |
Sunderland
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 1 |
| 15 |
Bournemouth
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
Crystal Palace
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 17 |
Tottenham
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Fulham
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 19 |
Aston Villa
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 20 |
Coventry City
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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