Manchester City will host Sunderland in Matchday 15 of the English Premier League on Saturday, 06 November, with kick-off scheduled for 8:30 PM IST. The match will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, which has a seating capacity of 55,097.
This blog by 96.com will present a detailed Manchester City vs Sunderland preview, including team form, predicted lineups, and match predictions.
Match Preview: Manchester City vs Sunderland
The hosts, Manchester City, come into this fixture after a thrilling 5-4 victory over Fulham. Pep Guardiola’s side edged the nine-goal classic thanks to a Foden brace, strikes from Reijnders and Haaland, along with an unfortunate Berge own goal. Although Chukwueze scored twice for Fulham, his efforts weren’t enough to change the outcome.
Sunderland, meanwhile, travels to the Etihad after earning an impressive point at Anfield. Despite Mukiele’s own goal rescuing Arne Slot’s Liverpool, the Black Cats held firm to secure a 1-1 draw and send a strong message about their resilience.
In the Premier League standings, Manchester City sit second with 28 points from 14 matches, boasting 9 wins, 1 draw, and 4 defeats. Sunderland currently occupies 14th place with 23 points, having recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.
Recent form also favours City. They have picked up four wins and suffered one defeat in their last five games in the English Premier League. Sunderland’s form has been mixed, with one win, three draws, and one loss in their previous five outings.
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Manchester City vs Sunderland Channel Info
India
- Online (Web): SonyLiv
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Manchester City vs Sunderland – Predicted Starting Lineups
Manchester City (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma – Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly – Tijjani Reijnders, Nico González, Bernardo Silva – Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku.
Unavailable players for Manchester City: Mateo Kovacic (injury), Rodri (injury). .
Sunderland (4-2-3-1): Robin Roefs – Nordi Mukiele, Daniel Ballard, Omar Alderete, Reinildo – Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki – Bertrand Traoré, Enzo Le Fee, Chemsdine Talbi – Wilson Isidor.
Unavailable players for Sunderland: Ajibola Alese (injury), Leo Hjelde (injury), Habib Diarra (injury).
Form:
Manchester City: W-W-L-L-W
Sunderland: D-W-L-D-D
H2H Record Manchester City vs Sunderland:
Since 29 August 2010, the two sides have met 17 times. Manchester City have dominated the fixture with 11 victories, while Sunderland have won four, and two encounters have ended in draws. City have also won each of the last seven meetings between the teams. Their most recent clash came in March 2017, where Manchester City secured a comfortable 2-0 win.
Pre-Match Odds & Win Probability – 96.com
- Man City: 1.2 (77%)
- Draw: 6 (15%)
- Leeds United: 9.6 (08%)
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Players to Watch Out for Betting: Manchester City vs Sunderland
Erling Haaland: Manchester City
For Manchester City this season, Haaland has scored 15 goals and provided 3 assists in 14 Premier League matches, playing 1,218 minutes and earning an average rating of 8.04. He has already scored a hat-trick, taken 56 shots with 31 on target, and maintained a pass accuracy of 79.3%.
Wilson Isidor: Sunderland
The 25-year-old French forward has scored 4 goals in 14 Premier League appearances, playing a total of 831 minutes and maintaining a passing accuracy of 61%. However, Isidor has failed to score in his last four league appearances, which could be a concern for Sunderland ahead of their upcoming clash against Man City.
Top Betting Tips (96.com)
- First Goal Scorer: Erling Haaland: 3.2
- Anytime Goalscorer: Erling Haaland: 1.44
- Last Goalscorer: Phil Foden: 6.6, Wilson Isidor: 12
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Match Prediction
City made a strong statement in their previous match and now sit second in the Premier League table, five points behind the leaders. They will be determined to secure all three points in this fixture and cut the gap down to just two. Sunderland, on the other hand, will be aiming to deliver another resilient performance, similar to their impressive display against Liverpool.
Predicted Score: Man City 3-1 Sunderland
FAQs: Manchester City vs Sunderland
1. When is the Manchester City vs Sunderland Premier League match?
The match will be played on Saturday, 06 November, with kick-off scheduled for 8:30 PM IST.
2. Where will the match take place?
The game will be held at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, which has a seating capacity of 55,097.
3. Where can I watch Manchester City vs Sunderland in India?
You can watch the match live on SonyLiv with a SonyLiv Premium subscription.
4. How can I watch the match on mobile?
Download the SonyLiv app, log in or subscribe, then navigate to the Football section to stream the match on matchday.
5. What is Manchester City’s current Premier League position?
Manchester City is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 28 points from 14 matches.
