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Manchester City vs Sunderland prediction

Manchester CityHome72%to win
5 : 3final scoreDraw 18%
SunderlandAway10%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.22

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip82%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.222 unitswon
Bold tip45%
Manchester City to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.221 unitwon

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland is Manchester City to win, with a 72% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22.

Man City recent form+7%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Manchester CityWWWWW
  • Wv Norwich City5-0
  • Wat Manchester United1-0
  • Wat FC Porto2-0
  • Wv Coventry City1-0
  • Wat Crystal Palace4-1
SunderlandWLWDW
  • Wv AZ Alkmaar1-0
  • Lv Arsenal0-2
  • Wv Hull City1-0
  • Dat Brentford1-1
  • Wv Fulham1-0

In numbers, Man City red and Sunderland green

2.4Points per game1.6
2.1Goals scored per game1.1
0.7Goals conceded per game1.2
55%Clean sheets35%

Last meetings

  • Sunderland0-0Manchester City
  • Manchester City3-0Sunderland

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
Man CitySunderland
20Games played20
15Wins9
3Draws4
2Losses7
43Goals scored21
13Goals conceded24
2.1Scored per game1.1
0.7Conceded per game1.2
8W 0D 2LHome record5W 1D 4L
7W 3D 0LAway record4W 3D 3L
55%Clean sheets35%
45%Both teams scored45%
60%Over 2.5 goals35%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Premier League
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
1. Manchester City5500+8153.00
14. Sunderland5113-440.80

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Premier League table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Manchester City
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma
    Gianluigi DonnarummaKeeper · G
    4 saves
Sunderland
  • Robin Roefs
    Robin RoefsKeeper · G
    1 saves

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Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals81%1.23
Over 2.5 goals59%1.71
Over 3.5 goals36%2.76
Both teams to score48%2.09
Man City or draw90%1.11
Sunderland or draw28%3.52
Man City win and over 2.549%2.06
Sunderland win and over 2.56%17.59

Most likely scores

2-012.5%
1-010.5%
3-09.6%
2-19.4%
1-18.7%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Manchester City to win71%1.29-7.7%
A Draw14%5.75-21.9%
Sunderland to win5%9.00-51.1%
Over 2.5 goals57%1.57-9.7%
Under 2.5 goals36%2.35-15.9%
Manchester City -1.547%1.77-16.5%
Sunderland +1.546%1.87-14.1%

Good to know: The small grey number is the fair price. If your bookmaker pays more, the bet has value.

Match preview

Manchester City vs Sunderland: Manchester City are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Manchester City 72%, the draw 18% and Sunderland 10%. The bookmakers agree and make Manchester City the favourite at 1.29.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Manchester City took 15 points from their last 5 games and Sunderland took 10 from 5. Manchester City come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Manchester City won 8 of their last 10 games at home. Sunderland won 4 of their last 10 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Manchester City score 2.1 goals a game and let in 0.7. Sunderland score 1.1 and let in 1.2. Over 2.5 goals landed in 12 of Manchester City games and 7 of Sunderland games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Manchester City won 1 and Sunderland won 0 with 1 draw. The last one ended Sunderland 0, Manchester City 0.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 82% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Manchester City form

Manchester City have 15 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in their last 20 games, with 43 goals scored and 13 conceded. At home they have 8 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, W, newest first.

Sunderland form

Sunderland have 9 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 21 goals scored and 24 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, W, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Manchester City won 1, Sunderland won 0 and 1 game ended level. Last time out it finished Sunderland 0, Manchester City 0.

Our call

We expect Manchester City to score about 2.3 goals and Sunderland about 0.8. That points to Manchester City to win, with 2-0 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22. Our bold bet is Manchester City to win and Over 2.5 at 2.22.

News on these teams

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Manchester City vs Sunderland?

Our prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland is Manchester City to win, with a 72% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.22.

What is the score prediction for Manchester City vs Sunderland?

2-0 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 3-0. We expect Manchester City to score 2.3 goals and Sunderland 0.8.

Will both teams score in Manchester City vs Sunderland?

Both teams to score has a 48% chance. Both sides scored in 9 of Manchester City last 20 games and 9 of Sunderland last 20.

How are Manchester City playing?

Manchester City have 15 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in their last 20 games, with 43 goals scored and 13 conceded. At home they have 8 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, W, W, W, W, newest first.

How are Sunderland playing?

Sunderland have 9 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in their last 20 games, with 21 goals scored and 24 conceded. Away from home they have 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, W, D, W, newest first.

What happened when Manchester City and Sunderland last met?

It ended Sunderland 0, Manchester City 0. In the last 2 meetings Manchester City won 1 and Sunderland won 0.

What is the best bet for Manchester City vs Sunderland?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.22, with a 82% chance.

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