Sunderland are eager to claim a major scalp in the Premier League round 19, but given the number of absentees in the home team, we predict that Man City will emerge triumphant (3-0) in the first game of the year. The Black Cats are enjoying a very successful Premier League campaign, with the team sitting in seventh place in the standings. However, home win should not be considered as all Traore, Talbi, Sadiki, Masuaku, Mandava, and Diarra are on international duty. Defender Luke O’Nien is back from suspension, but he is not regarded as a first-team regular.
The Citizens, on the other hand, defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 at The City Ground to stay in the title race. Pep Guardiola’s men have been producing excellent displays of late, with the team scoring 2.60 goals per game on the road. The fact that Guardiola has no fresh injury worries definitely goes in favour of our betting angle. As always, top scorer Erling Haaland will lead the line for the Etihad Stadium outfit.
Man City have won 70% of the last 23 encounters with Sunderland. With the Black Cats heading into the match with a severely-weakened squad, Away Win seems like a sure bet, with additional value on Man City Over 1.5 goals and Over 2.5 goals total (61% H2H).
This Premier League match will be played on Thursday 1 January 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Sunderland vs Man City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sunderland 0 - 3 Man City
Sunderland vs Man City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-3
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Erling Haaland @ -188 Odds
- To be booked: Luke O'Nien @ 225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferSunderland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlwdd | 1.40 |
| Home | ddwwd | 1.80 |
| Away | wldld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.80 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.85 | 1.55 | 2.15 |
Man City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwww | 2.40 |
| Home | lwwww | 2.40 |
| Away | lwwww | 2.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.00 | 4.20 |
| Scored | 2.40 | 2.20 | 2.60 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 20% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.84 | 2.14 | 1.53 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 0.79 | 1.31 |
Sunderland vs Man City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Sunderland (17%)
23 Matches
Man City (70%)
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