Sunderland vs Manchester City Prediction Premier League 01.01.2026
Sunderland vs Manchester City Prediction Premier League
Sunderland vs Manchester City Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 19 of the Premier League, scheduled for January 01, 2026, at 20:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NBC. The clash takes place at the Stadium of Light, with the home side hoping to protect a proud unbeaten home record against the relentless defending champions. In this article, you’ll discover Expert Premier League Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Sunderland remains impressively undefeated at the Stadium of Light this season across nine home league matches.
- Manchester City enters this contest on a dominant six-match winning streak in the Premier League.
- The Black Cats average 1.78 goals scored per home game while conceding only 0.89 goals.
- Pep Guardiola’s side scores an average of 2.00 goals when playing away from their home.
- Sunderland has a 67% rate for Both Teams to Score in their home league fixtures.
- City has won the last eight head-to-head meetings between these two clubs in all competitions.
Regis Le Bris has turned the Stadium of Light into a genuine fortress this season. It is actually quite remarkable that Sunderland has gone nine games deep without a single loss in front of their own fans. Still, the squad is stretched thin right now. With the Africa Cup of Nations taking away key players like Habib Diarra and Reinildo Mandava, the depth is being tested. They’ve managed to hold both Arsenal and Aston Villa to draws here, which shows they don’t blink when the big boys come to town. It’s hard to say how this will end, but the Black Cats certainly have the grit to make life uncomfortable for any visitor.
Manchester City has reportedly set a €30 million price tag on Nathan Ake ahead of the January transfer window. Despite limited starts under Pep Guardiola, the versatile Dutch defender remains ambitious, recently rejecting a move to West Ham. Seeking consistent playing time to secure his World Cup spot, Ake is attracting interest from European giants like Barcelona who value his ability to slot into both central and left-back roles.
| GK | R. Roefs |
| DF | D. Cirkin, O. Alderete, N. Mukiele, T. Hume |
| MF | G. Xhaka, L. Geertruida S. Adingra, E. Le Fee, C. Rigg |
| FW | B. Brobbey |
| OUT |
A. Alese(QUES),
D. Ballard(QUES),
H. Diarra(OUT),
R. Reinildo(OUT),
A. Masuaku(OUT),
N. Sadiki(OUT),
C. Talbi(OUT),
B. Traore(OUT)
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| GK | G. Donnarumma |
| DF | N. O'Reilly, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol, M. Nunes |
| MF | N. Gonzalez B. Silva, T. Reijnders, P. Foden, R. Cherki |
| FW | E. Haaland |
| OUT |
J. Doku(QUES),
J. Stones(QUES),
R. Ait-Nouri(OUT),
O. Bobb(OUT),
M. Kovacic(OUT),
O. Marmoush(OUT)
|
Sunderland’s home form is the primary driver for this tip. The Black Cats have managed to find the back of the net consistently at the Stadium of Light, averaging 1.78 goals per match. Their confidence in front of their supporters is evident, having already scored against top-tier opposition like Arsenal and Aston Villa this season. Statistically, 67% of Sunderland’s home games have seen both teams score, showing a trend where they score but also allow chances. On the flip side, Manchester City’s attacking prowess is undeniable, averaging 2.00 goals per away fixture. However, City has shown some vulnerability on the road, conceding 1.22 goals per game on average. With City missing key defensive figures like John Stones and Sunderland missing Reinildo, both backlines might be slightly unsettled. Given these statistics and the high-stakes nature of the New Year's Day clash, goals at both ends are highly probable.
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FAQ – Sunderland vs Manchester City Prediction
Who is the favorite to win between Sunderland and Manchester City?
Manchester City are the favorites given their six-match winning streak, but Sunderland’s unbeaten home record makes them a dangerous opponent.
Where can I watch Sunderland vs Manchester City live?
The Sunderland vs Manchester City Premier League match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and NBC.
What time does Sunderland vs Manchester City start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 (GMT) on Thursday, January 01, 2026.
