Manchester City vs Sunderland Prediction & Stats | Premier League | 20/09
The encounter between Manchester City and Sunderland is set to kick off at 14:00 on Sunday, 20/09.
This Premier League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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1st Half Under 0.5 Goals
Why we predict under 0.5 Goals in the first half
Our tip is First Half – Under 0.5 Goals for the Manchester City vs Sunderland fixture.
We foresee a cautious opening, with both teams feeling each other out and avoiding early risks. A goalless first half is a realistic outcome here.
Key Betting Insights
Manchester City
Scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
Won 5 of their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Sunderland
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
4 matches against Manchester City ended in a draw
Won 3 of their last 5 matches
1st Half Under 0.5 Goals: 5/2
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Manchester City Preview
Manchester City has completed 4 fixtures in the Premier League, securing 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 3 points per game. In the Premier League, the team has scored 8 goals (2 per game) and conceded 2 (0.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Manchester City has played 66 matches, scoring 139 goals (2.11 per match) and conceding 59 (0.89 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Manchester City
Goals Scored:144
Goals Conceded:59
Average Goals Scored:2.15
Average Goals Conceded:0.88
Wins:46
Goal Difference:85
Date
Game
Result
20/09
Manchester City
5 - 3
Sunderland
W
17/09
Manchester City
5 - 0
Norwich City
W
13/09
Manchester United
0 - 1
Manchester City
W
08/09
Porto
0 - 2
Manchester City
W
05/09
Manchester City
1 - 0
Coventry City
W
Manchester City to win the match: 4/11
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Sunderland Preview
Across 4 Premier League matches, Sunderland has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 3 (0.75 per match) and conceded 5 (1.25 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Sunderland has earned 17 wins from 47 matches across all competitions, scoring 49 goals (1.04 per match) and conceding 56 (1.19 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Sunderland
Goals Scored:50
Goals Conceded:56
Average Goals Scored:1.04
Average Goals Conceded:1.17
Wins:18
Goal Difference:-6
Date
Game
Result
20/09
Manchester City
5 - 3
Sunderland
L
16/09
Sunderland
1 - 0
AZ Alkmaar
W
12/09
Sunderland
0 - 2
Arsenal
L
08/09
Sunderland
1 - 0
Hull City
W
05/09
Brentford
1 - 1
Sunderland
D
Sunderland to win the match: 13/2
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Statistical Insights for Manchester City vs Sunderland
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Manchester City vs Sunderland fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Manchester City
England - Premier League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
W
W
W
3
Home
W
W
W
L
W
2.4
Away
W
W
W
L
D
2
Sunderland
England - Premier League
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
L
W
D
1.4
Home
W
L
W
W
W
2.4
Away
D
L
W
D
L
1
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Home Win
4/11
73.31%
Draw
9/2
18.18%
Away Win
8/1
10.53%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Manchester City
13
last 5 matches
Sunderland
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Manchester City scored +117% more goals than Sunderland in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Sunderland goals scored count, last 5 matches
Norwich City
5
Manchester United
1
Porto
2
Coventry City
1
Crystal Palace
4
3
Manchester City
1
AZ Alkmaar
0
Arsenal
1
Hull City
1
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Manchester City
1
last 5 matches
Sunderland
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Sunderland conceded +700% more goals than Manchester City in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Sunderland goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Norwich City
0
Manchester United
0
Porto
0
Coventry City
0
Crystal Palace
1
5
Manchester City
0
AZ Alkmaar
2
Arsenal
0
Hull City
1
Brentford
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Key metrics
Corners
Manchester City
24
last 5 matches
Sunderland
31
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Sunderland received +29% more corners than Manchester City in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Sunderland corners count, last 5 matches
Norwich City
2
Manchester United
7
Porto
5
Coventry City
4
Crystal Palace
6
5
Manchester City
12
AZ Alkmaar
4
Arsenal
7
Hull City
3
Brentford
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Key metrics
Cards
Manchester City
8
last 5 matches
Sunderland
12
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Sunderland received +50% more cards than Manchester City in the last 5 matches.
Manchester City and Sunderland cards count, last 5 matches
Norwich City
0
Manchester United
2
Porto
3
Coventry City
1
Crystal Palace
2
1
Manchester City
3
AZ Alkmaar
5
Arsenal
1
Hull City
2
Brentford
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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