Manchester City vs Sunderland Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Manchester City vs Sunderland Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: December 6th | Etihad Stadium | Premier League | 15:00 (GMT)

If you’d told anyone, especially those at the Stadium of Light, a year ago that this fixture wouldn’t just be a Premier League clash, but one that will have repercussions on the Champions League scrap, they would’ve sent you flying into the River Wear. Sunderland have continued to show that they’re not just Black Cats this season, they’ve got that dog in them too, highlighted by Brian Brobbey’s last gasp equaliser against Arsenal, and game winner against Bournemouth in recent weeks.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams to Score at 2.30 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

We also offer an additional tip Manchester City to Win at 1.25 odds. A likely outcome as City haven’t lost at home since August, and will need to keep that streak up if they are to continue to force themselves into the title contenders argument.

Manchester City vs Sunderland Predicted Lineups

Manchester City Predicted XI: Donnarumma (GK), Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Reijnders, Gonzalez, Silva, Foden, Doku, Haaland

Team News: Rodri is still struggling with hamstring issues, and will not return to camp until at least the Real Madrid fixture next week. O’Reilly should now be back and available for contention despite leaving the field in pain against Fulham.

Sunderland Predicted XI: Roefs (GK), Reinildo, Alderete, Ballard, Mukiele, Sadiki, Xhaka, Le Fee, Talbi, Traore, Isidor

Manchester City vs Sunderland Current League Standings

Man City continue to hang onto the title chase and force pressure onto Arsenal, as a run of two victories over Leeds and Fulham has lifted them to 2nd in the table. They have 28 points from 14 games (9W, 1D, 4L) and are the league’s top scorers with 32 strikes.

Sunderland are 6 points behind Man City in 6th place after earning 22 points from 13 games (6W, 4D, 3L). They have scored 17 and conceded 13, respectable totals at both ends of the pitch. The Black Cats could move within three points of City should they win against Liverpool on Wednesday evening.

Manchester City vs Sunderland Head-to-Head Timeline

This will be the first time this duo have met in over eight years, a period that Sunderland fans will not want to see end, as City have beaten the Black Cats 7 times in a row. Overall, in their 147 meetings, City have 72 wins, Sunderland have 50, and there have been 25 draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• March 2017: Sunderland 0-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
• August 2016: Manchester City 2-1 Sunderland (Premier League)
• February 2016: Sunderland 0-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
• December 2015: Manchester City 4-1 Sunderland (Premier League)
• September 2015: Sunderland 1-4 **Manchester City (League Cup)

Recent Manchester City and Sunderland Matches Analysis

Manchester City Last 5 Matches:

• Fulham 4-5 Manchester City (Premier League)
• Manchester City 3-2 Leeds United (Premier League)
• Manchester City 0-2 Bayer Leverkusen (Champions League)
• Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester City (Premier League)
• Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool (Premier League)

Sunderland Last 5 Matches:

• Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth (Premier League)
• Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
• Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
• Sunderland 1-1 Everton (Premier League)
• Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland (Premier League)

Manchester City vs Sunderland Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Manchester City and Sunderland Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams to Score @ 2.30 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted plenty of goals in this fixture. Their superior form, home advantage, and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Manchester City vs Sunderland

Erling Haaland (Manchester City): The Norwegian king is on track to have a second 30+ goalscoring season since joining City, and will be eager to add Sunderland to his collection of Premier League victims.

Brian Brobbey (Sunderland): The former Ajax man has started his Premier League career with two dramatic goals in the last month. Whether as a starter or off the bench, Brobbey is bound to make an impact and find himself amongst the goals if he is delivered the opportunities.

Manchester City vs Sunderland Match Facts

Broadcast Details: This broadcast will be unavailable in the UK due to the 3 pm blackout.

Stadium Information: The Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City FC, is geographically located in the Eastlands area of Manchester, England. Although the current football stadium was converted and opened for football in 2003, the original structure was built in 2002 as the City of Manchester Stadium to host the Commonwealth Games. Since its conversion, the stadium has been expanded, and its current domestic football capacity is approximately 53,400. As the centrepiece of the SportCity complex, the stadium is a symbol of Manchester City's modern era following their move from Maine Road.

Referee: Andy Madley (England)