Prediction for match Sunderland — Manchester United

Match Analysis: Sunderland vs Manchester United

On May 9, 2026, Sunderland will face Manchester United in the English Premier League. The odds for a Manchester United win are 1.94, a draw is priced at 3.86, and a Sunderland victory is at 4.16. The probability percentages for the 1X2 outcomes are: Manchester United 50.79%, draw 25.53%, Sunderland 23.69%. Manchester United is the favorite according to both the odds and the percentages, which is also supported by their recent performance statistics. An exciting game is expected with both teams focusing on attacking football.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Sunderland's results were: 02.05.2026 - Wolverhampton 1-1 Sunderland, 24.04.2026 - Sunderland 0-5 Nottingham Forest, 19.04.2026 - Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland. Manchester United's recent results are: 03.05.2026 - Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool, 27.04.2026 - Manchester United 2-1 Brentford, 18.04.2026 - Chelsea 0-1 Manchester United. On average over these five matches, Sunderland had 49.6% possession, committed 13.4 fouls, received 3.4 yellow cards, and were caught offside 0.8 times per game. Meanwhile, Manchester United had 44% possession, committed 10.4 fouls, received 2.2 yellow cards, and were caught offside once per game. In their last head-to-head on 04.10.2025, Manchester United defeated Sunderland 2-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Sunderland averaged 3.6 goals per game, scoring 1.4 and conceding 2.2. Manchester United averaged 3.2 goals, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.4. Sunderland had games over 2.5 goals 3 out of 5 times, while Manchester United did so 4 out of 5 times. In the first half, Sunderland had over 1.5 goals twice, and Manchester United three times. In the second half, both teams had over 1.5 goals twice. Sunderland most frequently scores in the 0-15 and 46-60 minute intervals (29% each), while Manchester United scores most often in the first 15 minutes (38%). Sunderland concedes most often at the end of the match (76-90 minutes - 36%), while Manchester United concedes between 46-60 and 61-75 minutes (25% each). Given both teams' high scoring nature, frequent over 2.5 goal outcomes, and decent goal averages, a bet on over 2.5 goals seems justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

Over their last five matches, Sunderland averaged 3.6 corners, while Manchester United averaged 6. Sunderland had over 9.5 corners once in these five games, while Manchester United did so three times. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.72, and under 9.5 is at 2.00. Manchester United is favored for corners with odds of 1.80. The combined average for corners from both teams is close to 9.6, making a bet on over 9.5 corners reasonable, especially considering Manchester United's attacking style and high corner kick stats.