| Sunderland wins | Draw | Manchester City wins |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | 4.7 | 1.41 |
| Sunderland | Manchester City |
|---|---|
All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Sunderland 1 - 1 Leeds United
| LAST GAME: Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 Manchester City
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, January 1, 2026, 2 PM EST
- Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Sunderland vs Manchester City | Thursday, January 1, 2026, 2 PM EST |
| Sunderland odds | +580 |
| Manchester City odds | -217 |
| Draw | +380 |
| Over 2 | -323 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Sunderland vs Manchester City Preview and Team News
Sunderland Team News
Sunderland have astounded many with their performance this season. Despite being promoted to the Premier League just this year, they already sit seventh in the table. One of their standout performers has been goalkeeper Robin Roefs, who ranks third for saves per match.
However, the team’s performance in the final third has been a bit under the scanner. Although they’ve scored 20 goals so far, only three have come in their last five outings. This is a detail that Manchester City will keenly look into.
Sunderland have a lot of players called up for national duty. Habib Diarra, Bertrand Traore, Chemsdine Talbi, Noah Sadiki, Arthur Masuaku, and Reinildo are all unavailable for that reason. Ajiboula Alese, meanwhile, has a shoulder injury.
Sunderland predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Cirkin, Alderete, Mukiele, Hume; Geertruida, Xhaka; Adingra, Le Fee, Rigg; Brobbey.
Manchester City Team News
Man City are currently the sole challengers to Arsenal’s hegemony at the top of the table. The club sit second with 40 points, just two behind the Gunners. City have won six consecutive league matches for the first time since the end of 2023-24, which shows that their star is in the ascendant.
Sunderland need to be aware. In their recent 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest, City’s passing accuracy stood at a delightful 90%, coupled with 16 shots in the final third, five of which were on target. Hence, it was no surprise that they ended the evening with an xG of 1.45 and 66% possession.
Manager Pep Guardiola will have to make do without Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri, who are both away at the AFCON. As for injuries, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku, and Oscar Bobb make up the numbers.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; O’Reilly, Gvardiol, Dias, Nunes; Reijnders, Gonzalez; Foden, Silva, Cherki; Haaland.
Sunderland vs Manchester City Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win
- Odds: -217 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Manchester City
We expect Manchester City to win. They are ranked much higher than Sunderland and have also posted a good record on the road this season. The Cityzens have taken 16 points from their travels, only one less than league leaders Arsenal.
The Black Cats, however, have won just five of their nine home games. In H2H encounters, Guardiola’s side have a clear upper hand. They’ve beaten Sunderland in 12 of their last 18 meetings. In fact, City defeated them 3-0 as recently as December 6 at home.
Sunderland vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Erling Haaland to score
- Odds: -156 (20Bet)
We expect Golden Boot contender Erling Haaland to score. So far, the Norway international has notched 19 league goals this season and leads the race. To set things up for him, winger Rayan Cherki will put his hand up and form a deadly combination.
The Frenchman has registered seven league assists since November 1, the most across Europe’s top five leagues. Haaland is a proven goalscorer and showed his all-around impact even in City’s win over Nottingham Forest, where he failed to score but still recorded five key touches inside the penalty area.
He also has four assists to his name and recently scored a brace against West Ham.
Sunderland vs Manchester City Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- USA Sports, NBC Sports (USA)
- Fubo TV (Canada)
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