Premier League 2025-2026: Man United vs Sunderland Prediction
Man United
Home Team
83%
VS
Sunderland
Away Team
8%
Draw: 10%
Over 2.5:
47%
Under 2.5:
53%
Goal:
49%
No Goal:
51%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
| 3 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | Tottenham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 5 | Sunderland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 | Man City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 8 |
| 9 | Everton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | Brighton | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
| 11 | Fulham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 | Leeds | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 | Brentford | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 7 |
| 14 | Man United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 7 |
| 15 | Newcastle | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 6 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 | Nott'm Forest | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 5 |
| 18 | Burnley | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 |
| 19 | West Ham | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -8 | 4 |
| 20 | Wolves | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 1 |
Recent Trends
Man United
- Last Match: vs Brentford (Goals: 1 - 3)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Chelsea (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Man City (Goals: 0 - 3)
- 4th Last Match: vs Burnley (Goals: 3 - 2)
- 5th Last Match: vs Fulham (Goals: 1 - 1)
Sunderland
- Last Match: vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Aston Villa (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Crystal Palace (Goals: 0 - 0)
- 4th Last Match: vs Brentford (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Burnley (Goals: 0 - 2)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Man United
Average Expected Goals (xG):
2.25
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.04
# Clean Sheets:
0
Sunderland
Average Expected Goals (xG):
1.14
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.39
# Clean Sheets:
2
Key Prediction Insights
With an overwhelming 83.0% probability, Manchester United is expected to secure a home victory against Sunderland. The game is also predicted to remain under 2.5 goals, as the likelihood of this outcome stands at 47.0%. Manchester United currently finds themselves in the 14th position in the Premier League standings, while Sunderland holds a more commendable spot at 5th.
Match Analysis
Recent performances have been mixed for Manchester United, with a record of a win against Chelsea and two losses against Brentford and Manchester City. Their goal-scoring has been modest, averaging 1.67 goals per match in the last five games, yet they have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.33 goals per match. Despite creating enough chances, as shown by their expected goals (xG) of 2.25, they have failed to convert these opportunities into clean sheets, having none in the last five matches.
Sunderland, on the other hand, has maintained a more stable form. Unbeaten in their last three matches, they recently secured a victory over Nottingham Forest and managed to hold Aston Villa and Crystal Palace to draws. Defensively, Sunderland has been more reliable, with two clean sheets in their last five outings and conceding just 0.67 goals on average. Offensively, their goal-scoring has been limited, averaging only 0.33 goals per match, but their expected goals (xG) suggest potential for improvement.
Final Prediction
Manchester United is favored to win primarily due to their stronger squad depth and home advantage. Sunderland’s defensive stability could pose a challenge, but the lack of goal-scoring prowess might hinder them. A key factor to watch will be Manchester United’s ability to capitalize on their chances, which could be the deciding factor in this encounter.