Man City vs. Sunderland Prediction & Odds: Premier League Betting Preview for Dec. 6
Man City have been shaky defensively, but we’re backing Saturday’s hosts to return to winning ways in our Man City vs. Sunderland prediction.
Oddsmakers have deemed second-placed Man City the -160 favorite to secure a win at the Etihad Stadium, but recent defensive struggles could open the door for Sunderland to make it a close game. The action starts at 10 a.m. ET on Peacock+.
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Defense might be an afterthought at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Considering Man City’s defensive frailties and Sunderland’s proven ability to perform well against the top teams this season, we’re backing this game to go Over 3.5 total goals.
City set for another high-scoring battle
Although escaping with a point might be too much to ask of Sunderland, there’s a decent chance that the promoted club could make the game interesting after recent impressive performances in draws against Liverpool and Arsenal.
Sunderland exceeded expectations against last season’s top two teams on their way to solidifying their place in the top half of the table. They’re in sixth place after 14 games.
Man City, who sit five-points back of leaders Arsenal, are always an attacking threat with Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Phil Foden in the fold.
But Sunderland will take confidence from City’s last two games, in which they conceded six goals in narrow wins over Leeds United and Fulham, respectively. A winning $10 bet on the game featuring Over 3.5 total goals nets a profit of $13 at bet365.
Score prediction: Man City 4, Sunderland 2
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Erling Haaland vs. Sunderland’s defense
Erling Haaland has been a monster this season.
After a rare two-game goalless streak, Haaland returned to the scoresheet in Man City’s 5-4 win over Fulham to give him a Premier League-best 15 goals in 14 games. It was also his 100th goal in 111 Premier League appearances, a new record for efficiency.
We like his odds of extending his record haul Saturday in the comforts of the Etihad Stadium, where he’s recorded nine of his Premier League goals this season. But we’ll take it a step further and back the Norwegian striker to record the first goal of Saturday’s match.
Best prop bet: Erling Haaland 1st goalscorer (+185 via FanDuel)
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📈 Man City vs. Sunderland betting trends & recent form
| Man City | Statistic | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 9-1-4 | Season record | 6-5-3 |
| 72-25-50 | H2H record | 50-25-72 |
| W-W-L-W-W | Last 5 games | D-D-L-W-D |
| Won 5-4 vs. Fulham | Previous result | Draw 2-2 at Liverpool |
| City have outscored opponents 19-4 in their six-game win streak at home. | Key stat | Sunderland hasn't won at Man City in 27 years. |
🌤️ Man City vs. Sunderland weather
There are showers in the forecast for Manchester on Saturday, but the risk of rain will be reduced to 20% by the time the game starts. The temperature will be just above seasonal at 50 degrees.
📺 How to watch Man City vs. Sunderland
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 6
- Kickoff: 10 a.m. ET
- Location: Etihad Stadium (Manchester, England)
- TV: Peacock
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