- Home form: Manchester City have won their 2 home games in this Premier League 2026/2027 season, scoring 1.50 goals and conceding 0.50.
- Away form: Sunderland are yet to win an away game in this Premier League 2026/2027 campaign, drawing 1 and losing 1, scoring 1.00 goals and conceding 1.50.
- Top scorer: Erling Haaland has 3 Premier League goals in 3 games and has scored 3 goals in City's last 5 games.
City are the team to fear
Recent form
The Citizens are the hottest team in the country at the moment, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and coming into this game on the back of a 4-match winning streak. In those 3 most recent outings, City have recorded a 1-4 away win in the Premier League at Crystal Palace, a 1-0 home victory over Coventry City and a 0-2 away victory at FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League.
Standings
That form sees Manchester City come into this matchup sitting 2nd in the Premier League 2026/2027 with 9 points from 3 games, while Sunderland are in 14th place on 4 points from 4 matches.
Sunderland have mixed fortunes
The Black Cats split their last two games, beating Hull City 1-0 at home in the EFL Cup before suffering a 0-2 defeat at home to Arsenal in the Premier League. Régis Le Bris has set up his team to be a flexible, compact side that can press aggressively or sit deep and spring fast transitions.
With Enzo Le Fee being Sunderland's most effective player, he has 1 goal in 4 Premier League appearances, and Habib Diarra has provided 1 assist in 2 league appearances.
Man City can edge a close game
Tactics
Man City's Enzo Maresca sets his side up to control matches through positional superiority in the wide areas and the ability to rest-defend.
Prediction and betting
- City will look to keep the ball wide and pinch corners in this game and we think Sunderland may be able to hold up their end in a tough game at Etihad Stadium, England.
- City are the clear favourite at 1.25 and we will stick with the home team to win, although we like the draw at 5.25 and both teams to score – no at 1.75 as a strong play on this one.
