Sunderland A.F.C vs Manchester City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 January

Sunderland A.F.C

L L D D W

7th place in English Premier League

0-0

01/01/2026 16:00

Manchester City

W D W W D

2nd place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Manchester City on 01 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sunderland A.F.C vs Manchester City preview before placing your bet.

Sunderland A.F.C will face Manchester City in English Premier League on January 1, 2026 at 16:00.
Sunderland A.F.C are currently 7th with 54 points after 38 matches.
Manchester City sit 2nd with 78 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.43.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2026-01-01

Sunderland A.F.C vs Manchester City - Prediction & Odds

Sunderland A.F.C

Manchester City

2026-01-01 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 01/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Arsenal	85	38	26	7	5	71	27	44
02 Manchester City	78	38	23	9	6	77	35	42
03 Manchester United	71	38	20	11	7	69	50	19
04 Aston Villa	65	38	19	8	11	56	49	7
05 Liverpool	60	38	17	9	12	63	53	10
06 AFC Bournemouth	57	38	13	18	7	58	54	4
07 Sunderland A.F.C	54	38	14	12	12	42	48	-6
08 Brighton Hove Albion	53	38	14	11	13	52	46	6
09 Brentford	53	38	14	11	13	55	52	3
10 Chelsea	52	38	14	10	14	58	52	6
11 Fulham	52	38	15	7	16	47	51	-4
12 Newcastle United	49	38	14	7	17	53	55	-2
13 Everton	49	38	13	10	15	47	50	-3
14 Leeds United	47	38	11	14	13	49	56	-7
15 Crystal Palace	45	38	11	12	15	41	51	-10
16 Nottingham Forest	44	38	11	11	16	48	51	-3
17 Tottenham Hotspur	41	38	10	11	17	48	57	-9
18 West Ham United	39	38	10	9	19	46	65	-19
19 Burnley	22	38	4	10	24	38	75	-37
20 Wolves	20	38	3	11	24	27	68	-41

Head To Head

06/12/2025 11:00

Manchester City

3 - 0

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

05/03/2017 11:59

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 2

Manchester City

ENG PR

13/08/2016 12:30

Manchester City

2 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

02/02/2016 15:45

Sunderland A.F.C

0 - 1

Manchester City

ENG PR

26/12/2015 11:00

Manchester City

4 - 1

Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

22/09/2015 14:45

Sunderland A.F.C

1 - 4

Manchester City

ENG LC

Manchester City

50%

Draw

Sunderland A.F.C

50%

Sunderland A.F.C Last 6 matches

28/12/2025 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 1 Leeds United

ENG PR

20/12/2025 11:00

Brighton Hove Albion 0 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

14/12/2025 10:00

Sunderland A.F.C 1 - 0 Newcastle United

ENG PR

06/12/2025 11:00

Manchester City 3 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

03/12/2025 16:15

Liverpool 1 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

29/11/2025 11:00

Sunderland A.F.C 3 - 2 AFC Bournemouth

ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Manchester City

27/12/2025 08:30

Nottingham Forest 1 - 2 Manchester City

ENG PR

20/12/2025 11:00

Manchester City 3 - 0 West Ham United

ENG PR

17/12/2025 15:30

Manchester City 2 - 0 Brentford

ENG LC

14/12/2025 10:00

Crystal Palace 0 - 3 Manchester City

ENG PR

10/12/2025 16:00

Real Madrid 1 - 2 Manchester City

UEFA CL

06/12/2025 11:00

Manchester City 3 - 0 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG PR

Win

100%

Draw

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Played games

Sunderland A.F.C

Manchester City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.26

Scored

Avg. per game

2.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.92

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

34 (89%)4 (11%)

Sunderland A.F.C

Recent matches

Manchester City

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)33 5(13%)

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

/Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sunderland A.F.C

Manchester City

Shots

Sunderland A.F.C

Total shots

10.39 avg / game

Blocked

106 total

Avg. 3.03

Manchester City

Total shots

15.70 avg / game

Blocked

172 total

Avg. 4.65

Sunderland A.F.C Pass Manchester City

Total passes

13981

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

21199

Avg. 573 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sunderland A.F.C

Played games

Manchester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.42

3.63

138

Corners

235

6.18

17.45

663

Throw-ins

637

16.76

1.47

Offsides

1.16

3.13

119

GK saves

2.37

Sunderland A.F.C

DISCIPLINARY

Manchester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

1.74

0.08

0.00

10.71

407

Fouls

357

9.39

9.16

348

Tackles

336

8.84

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How We Build the Sunderland A.F.C vs Manchester City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sunderland A.F.C vs Manchester City on 01 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sunderland A.F.C vs Manchester City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sunderland A.F.C's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Manchester City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Sunderland A.F.C and Manchester City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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