Manchester City vs Sunderland: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
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SunderlandThe model puts Manchester City at 70%. The model leans toward Manchester City. Confidence: high.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- −Recent form favours Sunderland.
- −The head-to-head record favours Sunderland (2-2-11).
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Manchester City have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Sunderland have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Manchester City have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Manchester City is priced at 1.26.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |||
| 1 | 15 | 8 | 2 | |||
| 2 | 16 | 9 | 2 | |||
| 3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | |||
| 4 | 6 | 3 | ||||
| 5 | 2 | 1 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Manchester City at 70%. The model puts the draw at 15%. The model puts Sunderland at 15%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.
The market leans toward Manchester City. Manchester City is priced at 1.26. The draw is priced at 5.75. Sunderland is priced at 11.5.
Manchester City have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. Sunderland have won 11 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 2 of their head-to-head meetings.
Manchester City have 0 wins in their last 5 matches. Sunderland have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 37% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Manchester City or Sunderland?
Our model rates Manchester City as the most likely outcome at 70% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Manchester City vs Sunderland?
A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 2 Manchester City wins, 2 draws, 11 Sunderland wins.
League table
England. Premier League| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 9 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 3 |  Hull City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:0 | 7 |
| 4 |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 5 |  Brentford | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 7 |  Newcastle United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 5 |
| 8 |  Everton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 9 |  Leeds United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 10 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 4 |
| 11 |  Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 4 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 14 |  Ipswich Town | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 15 |  Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:5 | 1 |
| 18 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0:5 | 1 |
| 19 |  Fulham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:7 | 0 |
| 20 |  Coventry City | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0:5 | 0 |
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