Sunderland vs Man City Predictions

Sunderland vs Man City is scheduled for kick off on 01 January, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at Stadium of Light, with Jarred Gillett officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Sunderland currently holding the 7th position in the table 24 points behind Man City. Sunderland have lost 1 English Premier League match to Man City out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent victory against Chelsea, Sunderland is determined to keep their momentum going. Sunderland have won 9 of their last 19 English Premier League matches at Stadium of Light. Man City's away record stands at 9 victories from 19 games. Following their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, Man City is determined to bounce back with a win against Sunderland.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Sunderland have scored over 1.5 goals in 71% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 71% of games. Their total stands at 42 goals and 130 shots on target this English Premier League season. Meanwhile, Man City have scored 77 goals with 205 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 87% of matches but conceded in 58% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Sunderland scored 0 goals while Man City scored 3 goals. Their last match on 01 January 2026 ended in a 0-0 draw.