Prediction for match Manchester City — Sunderland

Odds and Probability Percentages for the Match Outcome

In the Premier League match between Manchester City and Sunderland on December 6th, bookmakers clearly see Manchester City as the favorite. The odds for a Manchester City win are 1.28, a draw is priced at 6.40, and a Sunderland win is at 12.70. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Manchester City - 76.88%, draw - 15.38%, Sunderland - 7.75%. This reflects the difference in class and current form of the teams, which is also confirmed by the statistics of recent encounters.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Manchester City recorded the following results: on December 2nd, Fulham 4-5 Manchester City; on November 29th, Manchester City 3-2 Leeds; on November 25th, Manchester City 0-2 Bayer. During the same period, Sunderland played as follows: on December 3rd, Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland; on November 29th, Sunderland 3-2 Bournemouth; on November 22nd, Fulham 1-0 Sunderland. On average over the last five matches, Manchester City has 55.2% possession, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 10 fouls, and is caught offside 1.4 times per game. Sunderland shows 43.2% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 2 offsides. In their last head-to-head on March 5, 2017, Sunderland lost to Manchester City 0-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Manchester City exceeded the total of 2.5 goals four times and stayed under once. Sunderland had two matches over and three under. The average number of goals in Manchester City's matches is 4.4, while Sunderland's is 2.8. Manchester City scores an average of 2.4 and concedes 2, whereas Sunderland scores 1.4 and concedes the same. Manchester City surpassed the total of 1.5 goals in the first half three times and the same in the second half in the last five games, while Sunderland did it once in the first half and three times in the second. Manchester City most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minute (31%), and Sunderland between the 76th and 90th (38%). Conceding-wise, Manchester City's most vulnerable period is the 46th to 60th minute (36%), while Sunderland's is the first 15 minutes (50%). Considering Manchester City's high scoring ability and the less than solid defense of both teams, betting on a total over 2.75 at 1.58 seems justified. Manchester City consistently has a high average total, and Sunderland can add some intrigue with at least one goal.

Analysis of Total Corners

On average, Manchester City earns 7 corners per game, and Sunderland 3.8. In the last five matches, Manchester City exceeded the total of 9.5 corners three times, and Sunderland did it twice. The closest to the average total is 9.5, with odds as follows: over 9.5 corners - 1.74, under 9.5 - 1.98. Manchester City is the favorite in corners with odds of 1.09. It's logical to expect Manchester City to attack more and earn corners, with the total potentially reaching 10 for the match. Considering Manchester City's attacking style and the recent game statistics of both teams, betting on over 9.5 corners is worth considering.