Man City vs Sunderland Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Premier League Odds
Preview of the Man City vs Sunderland match, including lineups, team news, form, and prediction.
OC Staff - December 6, 2025, 8:00 AM EST
4 Minute ReadMan City vs Sunderland: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Man City, currently second in the league, will host Sunderland, who are surprisingly holding sixth position, at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, December 6th, at 15:00 UTC.
Man City vs Sunderland Form
The Citizens enter this match in strong form, having won their last match 3-2 at home against Leeds. They have been particularly dominant at home, winning their last six matches at the Etihad Stadium.
Sunderland managed a 1-1 draw away to Liverpool in their most recent game. Their away form has been reasonable, with two wins, two draws, and three losses in their seven away games this season.
Man City vs Sunderland Head to Head
Historically, Man City have dominated this fixture, particularly at home. They've won all six of the last six home matches against Sunderland. The last time these two teams met, Sunderland emerged as 2-1 victors.
Looking further back, Man City have won 12 of their last 14 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
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Man City vs. Sunderland Odds
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Man City vs Sunderland Probable Lineups
Man City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; O'Reilly, Gvardiol, Dias, Nunes; González, Reijnders; Doku, Foden, Silva; Haaland
Sunderland (5-4-1): Roefs; Mandava, Alderete, Ballard, Mukiele, Hume; Fée, Sadiki, Xhaka, Traoré; Brobbey
Man City vs Sunderland Team News
Man City will be without Rodri and Kovacic, both sidelined with injuries. This could impact their midfield stability.
Sunderland are missing Diarra and Alese through injury, reducing their defensive options. Granit Xhaka and Noah Sadiki are also one booking away from a suspension, potentially forcing manager Regis Le Bris into a difficult decision on whether to risk them.
Man City vs Sunderland Match Facts
- Man City have won 12 of their last 14 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
- Man City have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 9 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
- Man City have scored at least 2 goals in their last 9 home matches against Sunderland in all competitions.
Prediction: Man City 3-1 Sunderland
While Sunderland have been exceeding expectations this season, Man City's home form and historical dominance in this fixture make them clear favorites. The Citizens have been scoring goals for fun, and despite Sunderland's resilience, the home side's attacking prowess should see them through. The statistical forecast also suggests that Sunderland will make a comeback if they go behind. However, City will control the game in the opposition's half and score from a wingplay situation.
Best Bet: Over 3.5 Goals (+132) Click here to get the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook
Considering Man City's attacking strength and Sunderland's tendency to be involved in high-scoring games, backing over 3.5 goals in the match looks a solid bet. Man City have seen over 2.5 goals in their last nine home matches against Sunderland, and with the home side averaging over two goals per game, another high-scoring affair is anticipated.
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