Manchester City vs Sunderland predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Black Cats, having lost their last match against Arsenal FC, travel to Manchester with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 5th round of the Premier League,  Manchester City will face Sunderland at Etihad Stadium stadium on 20 September at 13:00.

The home team, Manchester City is currently in 2º position in the tournament with 12 points, while Sunderland is currently in 14º position with 4.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Manchester City vs Sunderland.

Manchester City

Manchester City comes from playing against Manchester United and finished the match with a result of 0-1, with win for Manchester City. Buoyed by this latest result, they will be looking to get another win against Black Cats coached by R. Le Bris. In that last match between Manchester City and Manchester United, Cityzens team achieved a 45% possession of the ball, with 2 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by E. Haaland.

In the last 6 matches, the team coached by E. Maresca has achieved 5 wins, y 1 defeat, and is on a streak of 5 consecutive wins and scoring at least one goal in the last 5 matches. Manchester City average number of goals per game is 1.7 goals, while they concede an average of 0.8 goals per game. With this trend, they have now kept 3 consecutive clean sheets. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding 5 goals.

Latest statistics in Manchester City matches:

• Both teams to score: 2/6
• First to score: 4/6
• Winning streak: 5

Sunderland

Sunderland, meanwhile, are coming off a 0-2 defeat against Arsenal FC, and travel to the Etihad Stadium stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Manchester City.

In that match between Sunderland and Arsenal FC, the Black Cats team achieved 42% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 6 matches, R. Le Bris's team has won 3, drawn 1 and lost 2. Sunderland average 0.8 goals per game, while they concede an average of 0.8 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 5 goals while conceding 5 goals.

Latest statistics in Sunderland matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/6
• Both teams to score: 2/6
• Draw at half-time: 5/6

Manchester City vs Sunderland: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

The match-ups between the two teams can help you when placing your bets. We have taken them into account for this Manchester City vs Sunderland prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Premier League competition, in an event that took place at the Stadium of Light stadium on 01-01-2026 with the result of 0-0, with a draw.

The last 5 meetings between Manchester City and Sunderland have resulted in 4 wins for Manchester City, , and 1 draw. In those matches, Manchester City managed to score 8 goals, while Sunderland scored 1 goal against Manchester City.

• In 1/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals