Sunderland vs Manchester City: match statistics
Manchester City is exhibiting clearly superior form, winning all of their last five matches to secure maximum points. The visitors sit 2nd in the table with 13 wins, while Sunderland occupies the 7th position with only one victory in their last five outings. Manchester City holds a significant edge in average goals scored (2.0 away) and possession (57% vs 43%). Although Sunderland remains unbeaten at home this season with a 56% home win rate, potentially offering resistance, City's current form (5 consecutive wins, 12 goals in the last 5 matches) and squad quality favor the visitors. While a draw is plausible given Sunderland's home solidity, Manchester City's advantage in every statistical metric makes them the clear favorite for this fixture.
Sunderland vs Manchester City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sunderland played against Manchester City in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Sunderland has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Manchester City has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sunderland scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.00. Manchester City scores 2.39 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Sunderland's games and 44% of Manchester City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 72%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester City has the higher season xG average, 1.69 to 1.11 per game. Sunderland takes 9.5 shots per game, while Manchester City takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Sunderland leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Manchester City leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.22 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sunderland's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Manchester City, it is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester City is exhibiting clearly superior form, winning all of their last five matches to secure maximum points. The visitors sit 2nd in the table with 13 wins, while Sunderland occupies the 7th position with only one victory in their last five outings. Manchester City holds a significant edge in average goals scored (2.0 away) and possession (57% vs 43%). Although Sunderland remains unbeaten at home this season with a 56% home win rate, potentially offering resistance, City's current form (5 consecutive wins, 12 goals in the last 5 matches) and squad quality favor the visitors. While a draw is plausible given Sunderland's home solidity, Manchester City's advantage in every statistical metric makes them the clear favorite for this fixture.
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Game stats
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
| Sunderland | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.43 |
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 150% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sunderland · 3 pts / game - Manchester City
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 115% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - Sunderland · 2.39 goals / game - Manchester City
Manchester City is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Sunderland · 0.94 goals / game - Manchester City
Sunderland scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 meczów).
Manchester City scores in 89% of games (16 of 18 meczów), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 meczów).
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 - Sunderland
Over / Under - Manchester City
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 82% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Sunderland · 2.22 pts / game - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 72%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +7 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
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Manchester City
* 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
| Sunderland | Liga | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.11 | 2.80 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 54% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 56% | ▲ 72% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 72% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sunderland's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Manchester City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sunderland vs Manchester City?
The Premier League match finished Sunderland 0:0 Manchester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sunderland vs Manchester City?
Sunderland score 1.11 goals per game on average and Manchester City 2.39. The Premier League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Sunderland's matches and 44% of Manchester City's.
What form are Sunderland and Manchester City in?
Over the last 5 games Sunderland have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Manchester City 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sunderland vs Manchester City?
The statistical background for Sunderland vs Manchester City — 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.