Manchester City vs Sunderland: match statistics
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Manchester City vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Manchester City plays Sunderland in Premier League (England). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Etihad Stadium.
Recent form
Manchester City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Sunderland has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Manchester City scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.50. Sunderland scores 0.75 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Manchester City's games and 50% of Sunderland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 25%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester City has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.37 per game. Manchester City takes 13.0 shots per game, while Sunderland takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Manchester City leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Sunderland leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Manchester City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Sunderland, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.85 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Manchester City | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.19 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester City is 200% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / game - Manchester City · 1 pts / game - Sunderland
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester City is 167% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Manchester City · 0.75 goals / game - Sunderland
Manchester City is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.5 goals / game - Manchester City · 1.25 goals / game - Sunderland
Manchester City scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 games), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
Sunderland scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Manchester City
Over / Under - Sunderland
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester City is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Manchester City · 1 pts / game - Sunderland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sunderland - second-half results
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.75 | 2.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 25% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Manchester City
Sunderland
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Manchester City | Liga | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.85 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 65% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Manchester City's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sunderland. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Manchester City and Sunderland play?
Manchester City face Sunderland on September 20, 2026 in Premier League at Etihad Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Sunderland?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Manchester City won 1, Sunderland won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Manchester City vs Sunderland?
Manchester City score 2.00 goals per game on average and Sunderland 0.75. The Premier League average is 2.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Manchester City's matches and 50% of Sunderland's.
What form are Manchester City and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games Manchester City have a 4-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Sunderland 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Manchester City vs Sunderland?
The statistical background for Manchester City vs Sunderland — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.