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
Key match information
Sunderland played Manchester City in Premier League (England). The match was played on 1 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Sunderland: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Manchester City: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sunderland scores 1.11 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Manchester City scores 2.39 and concedes 0.94. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sunderland 44%, Manchester City 44%. Over 2.5: Sunderland 33%, Manchester City 72%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Manchester City has higher xG: 1.69 vs 1.11. Sunderland: 9.5 shots per match, Manchester City: 14.2.
Match halves
Sunderland: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.78. Manchester City: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 1.22.
Goals by minute
Sunderland: 76-90+ (6 goals). Manchester City: 31-45+ (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Manchester City is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Sunderland · 3 pts / match - 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 match.
1.11 goals / match - Sunderland · 2.39 goals / match - Manchester City
Manchester City is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Sunderland · 0.94 goals / match - Manchester City
Sunderland scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 matches).
Manchester City scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sunderland
Over / Under - Manchester City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Sunderland · 2.22 pts / match - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 72%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Sunderland 0 - 0 - 1 Manchester City. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.