Sunderland AFC vs Manchester City FC Prediction & Betting Tips | 01/01/2026
Sunderland AFC vs Manchester City FC on 01/01/2026: latest form, head-to-head, key stats and our prediction (0-1).
Last updated: Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:52:07 GMT
Match: Sunderland AFC vs Manchester City FC (Premier League)
Kick-off (UTC): Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT
Sunderland AFC vs Manchester City FC
Sunderland AFC vs Manchester City FC prediction
Based on recent form (last 5 finished matches) and a simple goals-based model, our main lean is: Manchester City FC win.
- Correct score pick: 0-1
- Expected goals (rough): Sunderland AFC 0.53 – 1.80 Manchester City FC
Smart facts (streaks)
Only shown when a trend happened 4+ games in a row. Max 5 facts.
- FACT Manchester City FC has won 5 games in a row.
- FACT Manchester City FC is unbeaten in 5 straight games.
- FACT Manchester City FC has scored in 5 straight games.
- FACT Over 2.5 goals landed in Manchester City FC's last 5 games.
Recent form (last 5 finished matches)
Sunderland AFC: 5 played, 3 scored, 5 conceded
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 |
Liverpool FC
(A)
|
1-1 | D | Premier League |
| 2025-12-06 |
Manchester City FC
(A)
|
3-0 | L | Premier League |
| 2025-12-14 |
Newcastle United FC
(H)
|
1-0 | W | Premier League |
| 2025-12-20 |
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
(A)
|
0-0 | D | Premier League |
| 2025-12-28 |
Leeds United FC
(H)
|
1-1 | D | Premier League |
Manchester City FC: 5 played, 13 scored, 2 conceded
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-06 |
Sunderland AFC
(H)
|
3-0 | W | Premier League |
| 2025-12-10 |
Real Madrid CF
(A)
|
1-2 | W | UEFA Champions League |
| 2025-12-14 |
Crystal Palace FC
(A)
|
0-3 | W | Premier League |
| 2025-12-20 |
West Ham United FC
(H)
|
3-0 | W | Premier League |
| 2025-12-27 |
Nottingham Forest FC
(A)
|
1-2 | W | Premier League |
Head-to-head (last 10 meetings)
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-06 | Manchester City FC | Sunderland AFC | 3-0 | Premier League |
Betting tips (free)
- Main pick: Manchester City FC win
- Correct score pick: 0-1
- Safer angle: consider avoiding longshots; focus on markets you can justify with stats.
FAQ
What time is Sunderland AFC vs Manchester City FC?
Kick-off is listed as Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland AFC vs Manchester City FC?
Our model’s most likely correct score is 0-1.
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