Man City aim to keep their 100% record in the new Premier League season intact when they play host to Sunderland at their Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca's men defeated Man Utd 1-0 at the weekend despite Phil Foden's first-half sending-off, underlining their impressive resilience. Summer signing Iliman Ndiaye is likely to replace Foden in the starting XI, while Jeremy Doku remains in the treatment room. City have won 60% of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.60 goals per game and registering an impressive 1.99 xG at home.
The Black Cats, on the other hand, suffered a 2-0 loss to Arsenal at the weekend, but they produced a promising display, with Enzo Le Fee failing to convert a penalty. Mundle, Diarra, and Reinildo remain in the recovery room. Sunderland have won 50% of their last 10 games, scoring 1.10 goals per match, while their away fixtures have produced an average of 3.25 goals. However, they have conceded 1.75 goals per away game and face a City side that has dominated this fixture, winning 16 of the previous 24 meetings.
Man City are unbeaten in the new campaign and are leading the H2H record. Therefore, our main prediction firmly points toward Home Win, alongside Man City Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (14 of the last 24 meetings produced at least three goals).
This Premier League match will be played on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 14:00.
What is our Man City vs Sunderland prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Man City 3 - 1 Sunderland
Man City vs Sunderland Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-1 @ 1100 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 162 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Erling Haaland @ -175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Erling Haaland @ 240 Odds
- To be Booked: Brian Brobbey @ 187 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Man City -1 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Man City +1 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -600 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Man City to Win @ -1000 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Man City to Win/Man City to Win @ -105 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Man City - No @ -138 Odds
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View OfferMan City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwlwwwwww | 2.20 |
| Home | ldwwww | 2.17 |
| Away | lwww | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.17 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.83 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.81 | 1.91 | 1.66 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.00 | 0.98 | 1.03 |
Sunderland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwwlwdwlw | 1.90 |
| Home | lwwwwlw | 2.14 |
| Away | wld | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 71% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.70 | 1.43 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.86 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.57 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 14% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 57% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.42 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.04 | 1.03 | 1.07 |
Man City vs Sunderland Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Man City (67%)
24 Matches
Sunderland (17%)
Man City vs Sunderland Past Results
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