Predictions for English Premier League football 2025-26

Sunderland vs Manchester United

Sunderland
SunderlandRegis Le Bris ·
Manchester United
Manchester UnitedMichael Carrick ·

Kick-off: 9 May 2026, 14:00

First Half · Stadium of Light

Status: First HalfVenue: Stadium of LightCity: SunderlandRound: Regular Season - 36Referee: S. Attwell
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Published: 09 May 2026
13.65Home
X3.60Draw
21.92Away

Odds snapshot: 2026-05-09T08:02:35+00:00

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Prediction snapshot

Double chance : draw or Manchester United

Win or draw

110%Home
X45%Draw
245%Away
att44%56%
def39%61%
h2h20%80%
form41%59%
goals20%80%
total35.5%64.5%

Head-to-head

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Match preview

Match: Sunderland vs Manchester United Tournament and Date: May 9, 17:00 (MSK) Betting Tip: Manchester United Individual Total Over 1.5 Goals (Odds: 1.83) Manchester United has already successfully clinched a spot in the Champions League. However, the Red Devi

Match: Sunderland vs Manchester United

Tournament and Date: May 9, 17:00 (MSK)

Betting Tip: Manchester United Individual Total Over 1.5 Goals (Odds: 1.83)

Manchester United has already successfully clinched a spot in the Champions League. However, the Red Devils are still highly motivated to finish the season as medalists, a feat they haven't accomplished since the 2022/23 campaign. To secure a place on the podium, securing a victory is essential.

While Sunderland remains a competitive opponent, United’s offensive drive and their pursuit of a top-three finish suggest a high-scoring potential for the visitors. Expecting the away side to find the net at least twice seems a statistically sound prediction given the current stakes and squad quality.

Sunderland

Sunderland

Coach: Regis Le Bris ()

Last 5 form: 47%Attack: 33%Defence: 48%League run: LLDWLWWLLD
  • Played 35, won 12
  • Clean sheets: 10
  • Failed to score: 12

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@ Newcastle · 2-1Premier League · 22 Mar 2026

Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
11Fulham3544-4948
12Sunderland3537-4647
13Newcastle3549-5145

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
D. BallardMissing FixtureRed Card
R. MundleMissing FixtureHamstring Injury
D. BallardMissing FixtureRed Card
R. MundleMissing FixtureHamstring Injury

Lineup

Formation4-2-3-1

Starting XI

11
  1. Robin Roefs
  2. Nordi Mukiele
  3. Lutsharel Geertruida
  4. Omar Alderete
  5. Reinildo Mandava
  6. Noah Sadiki
  7. Granit Xhaka
  8. Trai Hume
  9. Enzo Le Fée
  10. Chemsdine Talbi
  11. Brian Brobbey

Bench

9
  1. Melker Ellborg
  2. Luke O'Nien
  3. Dennis Cirkin
  4. Chris Rigg
  5. Habib Diarra
  6. Jocelin Ta Bi
  7. Nilson Angulo
  8. Wilson Isidor
  9. Eliezer Mayenda
Manchester United

Manchester United

Coach: Michael Carrick ()

Last 5 form: 67%Attack: 43%Defence: 67%League run: DWWLWDLWWW
  • Played 35, won 18
  • Clean sheets: 6
  • Failed to score: 3

Recent matches

vs Liverpool · 3-2Premier League · 03 May 2026
vs Brentford · 2-1Premier League · 27 Apr 2026
@ Chelsea · 1-0Premier League · 18 Apr 2026
vs Leeds · 1-2Premier League · 13 Apr 2026
@ Bournemouth · 2-2Premier League · 20 Mar 2026

Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
2Manchester City3469-3271
3Manchester United3563-4864
4Liverpool3559-4758

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
M. de LigtMissing FixtureBack Injury
B. SeskoQuestionableLeg Injury
M. de LigtMissing FixtureBack Injury
B. SeskoQuestionableLeg Injury

Lineup

Formation4-2-3-1

Starting XI

11
  1. Senne Lammens
  2. Noussair Mazraoui
  3. Harry Maguire
  4. Lisandro Martínez
  5. Luke Shaw
  6. Mason Mount
  7. Kobbie Mainoo
  8. Amad Diallo
  9. Bruno Fernandes
  10. Matheus Cunha
  11. Joshua Zirkzee

Bench

9
  1. Altay Bayındır
  2. Diogo Dalot
  3. Ayden Heaven
  4. Tyrell Malacia
  5. Leny Yoro
  6. Patrick Dorgu
  7. Jack Fletcher
  8. Tyler Fletcher
  9. Bryan Mbeumo

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