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Sunderland vs Manchester United Prediction

Sunderland
Sunderland
Manchester United
Manchester United

Kick-off: 9 May 2026, 14:00

Match Finished · Stadium of Light

Status: Match FinishedVenue: Stadium of LightCity: SunderlandRound: Regular Season - 36Referee: S. Attwell
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Published: 09 May 2026Updated: 11 Aug 2026

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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

Last 5 form: 47%Attack: 35%Defence: 45%League run: LLDWLWWLLD
  • Played 35, won 12
  • Clean sheets: 10
  • Failed to score: 12

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Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
6Bournemouth3858-5457
7Sunderland3842-4854
8Brighton3852-4653

Injuries & availability

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

Manchester United

Last 5 form: 67%Attack: 45%Defence: 65%League run: DWWLWDLWWW
  • Played 35, won 18
  • Clean sheets: 6
  • Failed to score: 3

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Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
2Manchester City3877-3578
3Manchester United3869-5071
4Aston Villa3856-4965

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
B. SeskoMissing FixtureLeg Injury
M. de LigtMissing FixtureBack Injury
B. SeskoMissing FixtureLeg Injury
M. de LigtMissing FixtureBack Injury

Post-match snapshot

Score: 0-0

  • 54' Mason Mount - Yellow Card
  • 58' Joshua Zirkzee - Yellow Card
  • 65' J. Zirkzee - Substitution 1
  • 75' A. Diallo - Substitution 2
  • 79' C. Talbi - Substitution 1
MetricSunderlandManchester U.
Shots on Goal41
Shots off Goal65
Total Shots1511
Blocked Shots55
Shots insidebox96
Shots outsidebox65

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