Get our Man City vs Sunderland prediction with expert tips, latest odds, and predicted lineups ahead of Sunday's clash as the hosts target three points.
Man City vs Sunderland Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports PL (UK) |
Any Man City vs Sunderland prediction starts from one place: City are heavy favourites at the Etihad and the table backs it up, with the hosts second and the Black Cats down in 14th.
City have dropped just one of their last 20 Premier League matches and go again before the international break, chasing a sixth straight win in all competitions.
Sunderland arrive on the back of a 1-0 Europa League win over AZ Alkmaar, their first European outing in 53 years, but this is a much tougher afternoon.
History is stubborn for the visitors. Sunderland have drawn a blank in each of the last three Premier League meetings with City, who have kept a clean sheet every time.
Man City vs Sunderland Form
City are flying, having taken maximum points from their last four league outings and dropped only one of 20 Premier League matches this term. They warmed up with a 5-0 Carabao Cup thumping of Norwich, and Erling Haaland has found the net in three consecutive league appearances. Rayan Cherki pulls the strings from behind the Norwegian.
Sunderland have had a mixed start, three wins and two defeats from six games in all competitions, the latest a 1-0 Europa League triumph over AZ Alkmaar. Enzo Le Fée settled that one from the spot and is putting up consistent shot volumes, clocking 3+ attempts across his last three Premier League outings while running their attack from the middle.
Man City vs Sunderland Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Man City: Jeremy Doku (Injured/doubtful), Phil Foden (Suspended)
Sunderland: Habib Diarra (Injured/out), Romaine Mundle (Injured/out), Reinildo Mandava (Suspended)
Man City
Jeremy Doku remains doubtful with a calf injury that has kept him out for the last few weeks, while Phil Foden is in the middle of a three-match ban following his red card in the derby. Nico O'Reilly is back from injury but may settle for the bench, with Iliman Ndiaye in line to come into the front four alongside Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo and Erling Haaland.
Sunderland
Reinildo Mandava serves a one-match ban after his late red card against Arsenal, with Dayann Methalie set to deputise at left-back. Habib Diarra remains weeks away with a groin problem, and Romaine Mundle will not feature again until 2027, leaving Regis Le Bris short of options in wide areas.
Man City vs Sunderland Predicted Lineup
Man City
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Donnarumma; Gvardiol, Guéhi, Dias, Nunes; Anderson, Fernández; Ndiaye, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland
Sunderland
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Roefs; Méthalie, Ballard, Danso, Mukiele; Sadiki, Xhaka; Angulo, Le Fée, Meunier; Brobbey
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Man City vs Sunderland Key Stats & Match Facts
Man City have won 13 of their last 15 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
Man City have scored at least 3 goals in 8 of their last 10 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
Man City have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Sunderland's last 3 games in the Premier League.
Manchester City have scored 2+ goals in 7 out of 9 matches vs Sunderland (Premier League).
Man City vs Sunderland Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This is a comfortable home job. City are 3/10 (William Hill) favourites, the numbers point to a 2-0 win, and given Sunderland have drawn a blank on all three of their recent Premier League visits here, we like the hosts to control it from the front. Our Man City vs Sunderland prediction is 2-0.
Best Bets
Back Enzo Le Fée in the Player Shots market to record over 1.5 shots. As Sunderland's chief attacking midfielder and set-piece taker, Le Fée is the one visitor tasked with making things happen, and he has registered 3+ attempts in every Premier League outing across his last three appearances. The projected probability backs the volume too, giving him a strong read to clear this line.
Back Noah Sadiki in the Player Fouls market to commit over 1.5 fouls. Anchoring the Sunderland midfield against City's heavy possession and central combinations, the aggressive holder is going to be chasing shadows and reaching in all afternoon. With a 43.3% probability pinned to this line and over 38% expected value, it reads exactly right against a side who dominate through the middle.
Man City vs Sunderland Bet Builder
Our two-leg Man City vs Sunderland bet builder tips lean on Erling Haaland to Score Anytime and Enzo Le Fee to have more than 2.5 shots.
Erling Haaland leads the line and has netted in three straight league appearances, so anytime goalscorer is the natural anchor against a leaky Sunderland back line.
Enzo Le Fée runs Sunderland's attack from the middle and has clocked 3+ attempts in each of his last three Premier League games, making over 2.5 shots a sensible add.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 33/4 and is as short as 11/2 elsewhere.
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Man City vs Sunderland Talking Points
City go for a sixth straight win in all competitions, and the Man City vs Sunderland betting odds reflect a home side in ruthless form, having slipped up just once across their last 20 league games. Sunderland's own strengths lie in set pieces and duels rather than open play, which is a tough hand to play against a team who control games in the opposition half. History is brutal for the visitors too: they have drawn a blank on all three of their recent Premier League trips to the Etihad. The obvious warning is that City can be got at, ranked as a genuine weakness at stopping opponents creating chances, so Sunderland's aerial threat from dead balls is their clearest route to a rare goal here.
Man City vs Sunderland Predictions FAQs
When is the Man City vs Sunderland English Premier League game?
The match takes place on Sunday 20 September 2026, kicking off at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Man City vs Sunderland being played?
The match is being played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Where can I watch Man City vs Sunderland?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports PL in the UK.
What competition is Man City vs Sunderland in?
The fixture is part of the English Premier League.
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