Sunderland will aim to keep their European hopes alive when they host Manchester United, following a frustrating 1-1 draw that cost them two points, with Daniel Ballard suspended for this clash. However, we predict a 2-1 away win as Michael Carrick's men have found their best form. Sunderland's recent form has been inconsistent (1.10 points per game), and while they average 2.70 total goals in matches, their attacking output at home is a concern, scoring just 0.50 goals per game and failing to score in 50% of their home fixtures.
Manchester United arrive in strong form after a 3-2 win over Liverpool, having already secured Champions League qualification. The Red Devils average 2.00 points per game over their last ten matches and remain dangerous in attack, scoring 1.70 goals per game. However, injuries to Benjamin Sesko and doubts over Matthijs de Ligt could slightly weaken their structure. United also carry strong historical dominance in this fixture, winning 17 of 23 meetings. Notably, their matches are often open, with 80% BTTS across recent games and 2.90 average total goals per match.
Given Man Utd's superior form and H2H dominance, we are tempted to bet on Away Win, with additional value on BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (open attacking profiles on both sides).
This Premier League match will be played on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Sunderland vs Manchester United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sunderland 1 - 2 Manchester United
Sunderland vs Manchester United Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 650 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Benjamin Sesko @ 150 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Benjamin Sesko @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Luke O'Nien @ 160 Odds
- European Handicap: Sunderland +2 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Man Utd to Win @ -275 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 500 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Man Utd - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferSunderland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldwllwwlld | 1.10 |
| Home | llwl | 0.75 |
| Away | dwlwld | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.75 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 2.25 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.46 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.58 | 1.34 | 1.75 |
Manchester United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwlwdlwww | 2.00 |
| Home | wwlww | 2.40 |
| Away | dwldw | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 3.60 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.59 | 1.95 | 1.23 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.46 | 1.41 | 1.52 |
Sunderland vs Manchester United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Sunderland (13%)
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Manchester United (74%)
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