Manchester City vs Sunderland prediction 20.09.2026 | Premier League
Manchester City
Kick off:
Date:
Sunderland
1
1.32
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6.03
2
10.90
Contents
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: 20th September 2026
- Kick-off: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CEST
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
Manchester City completely owns this fixture. Honestly, it's brutal. Nineteen Premier League wins, an eleven-game unbeaten streak, and Sunderland hasn't won away here in twenty-seven years. Yet, I still can’t forget their scoreless New Year's Day battle. That frustrating draw ruined the Citizens’ title hopes! This weekend, Enzo Maresca’s flawless, high-flying City side wants to keep their perfect start alive. Meanwhile, the Black Cats travel south desperately trying to pack the defense. Can Sunderland pull off an absolute miracle at the fortress? Let’s dissect the statistics and unearth some sharp betting value.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Sunderland
0 : 0
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
3 : 0
Sunderland
Premier League
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Sunderland
0 : 2
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
2 : 1
Sunderland
Premier League
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Sunderland
0 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
4 : 1
Sunderland
Premier League
Manchester City has heavily dictated the last 10 meetings, securing 8 wins alongside 2 draws. Sunderland failed to claim a single victory. The Black Cats found no comfort at the Etihad, losing nearly every trip. It remained high-scoring, averaging a lively 3.0 goals per game.
Manchester City team overview
Manchester City enters this one on the back of a flawless start to the campaign. The Sky Blues are absolutely flying. Enzo Maresca's men have seamlessly transitioned into a brand-new era following Pep Guardiola’s departure.
Frankly, I expected a massive hangover after last season's high-stakes drama, but they've been perfect. City beat Manchester United 1-0 with ten men last weekend before crushing Norwich 5-0 in the cup.
That makes it four wins from four in the Premier league. At the Etihad, their home form remains a terrifying fortress where they've already secured wins over Bournemouth and Coventry this season.
New star Floyd Samba bagged a brilliant brace mid-week in the League Cup but is expected to drop to the bench. Sunday’s game may come too soon for Jeremy Doku due to injury, while Foden is suspended.
Last matches of Manchester City
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Manchester City
5 : 0
Norwich City
Carabao Cup
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Manchester United
0 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
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Porto
0 : 2
Manchester City
Champions League
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Manchester City
1 : 0
Coventry City
Premier League
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Crystal Palace
1 : 4
Manchester City
Premier League
Manchester City lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders
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27
Matheus Nunes
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6
Marc Guéhi
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3
Rúben Dias
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24
Joško Gvardiol
Midfielders
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5
Elliot Anderson
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17
Enzo Fernández
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10
Rayan Cherki
Forwards
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7
Iliman Ndiaye
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9
Erling Haaland
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42
Antoine Semenyo
Sunderland team overview
Sunderland enters this one on the back of a grueling but triumphant 1-0 continental victory over AZ Alkmaar on Wednesday night. The Black Cats are enduring a very turbulent return to reality.
Régis Le Bris' men have discovered that balancing European nights with domestic survival is a different beast. Honestly, following last season's fairytale run where they miraculously finished 7th with 54 points, their current form looks exhausting.
Sunderland have picked up just four points from four Premier League games, capped by a flat 2-0 defeat to Arsenal last weekend. On the road, things are not looking as they boast just one win from the last six such encounters.
Midfielder Enzo Le Fée is their main spark, boasting two vital goal contributions after netting the winner from the penalty spot mid-week. Reinildo Mandava is suspended after his red card against the Gunners last weekend.
Last matches of Sunderland
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Sunderland
1 : 0
AZ Alkmaar
Europa League
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Sunderland
0 : 2
Arsenal
Premier League
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Sunderland
1 : 0
Hull City
Carabao Cup
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Brentford
1 : 1
Sunderland
Premier League
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Sunderland
1 : 0
Fulham
Premier League
Sunderland lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Robin Roefs
Defenders
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20
Nordi Mukiele
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5
Daniel Ballard
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4
Kevin Danso
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12
Thomas Meunier
Midfielders
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27
Noah Sadiki
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34
Granit Xhaka
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10
Nilson Angulo
Forwards
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28
Enzo Le Fée
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39
Malick Fofana
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9
Brian Brobbey
Prediction
Manchester City will edge this 2-1. It’s the safest play. The Sky Blues are just too lethal at the Etihad, but fatigue from Sunderland’s grueling European night won't completely stop them from fighting back. I always get nervous backing a clean sheet here because the Black Cats usually sneak a goal. They'll punch back. Still, Maresca’s depth will carry them through to protect their perfect record. Expect a tight, hard-fought victory.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- All the last six meetings between Man City and Sunderland at this ground produced over 2.5 goals.
- Sunderland have failed to score in just one of their last eight competitive games.
- Manchester City two or more goals in seven of their last nine games at the Etihad.
Main prediction Manchester City - Sunderland
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
1.64
Manchester City vs Sunderland standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 1 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 2 | +6 | 12 |
| 3 | Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 - 4 | +6 | 9 |
| 4 | Leeds United | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 - 3 | +4 | 8 |
| 5 | Hull City | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 8 |
| 6 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 - 5 | +8 | 7 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 - 12 | -2 | 7 |
| 8 | Liverpool | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Everton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 10 | -3 | 6 |
| 11 | Nottingham Forest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 - 8 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 - 7 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 - 11 | -5 | 3 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 - 5 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry City | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 - 10 | -10 | 0 |