Man City vs. Sunderland EPL Picks, Odds, and Betting Analysis — Citizens Expected to Maintain Perfect Start to New Season
- Man City have recorded four straight wins in the Premier League this season.
- Sunderland will be confident after recording a first European win in over 50 years in midweek.
- Man City have won eight of their previous nine against Sunderland.
Man City will be aiming to maintain their perfect start to the new Premier League season on September 20 when they host Sunderland. The Black Cats will be massive underdogs at the best soccer betting sites, but could a shock result be on the cards? Find our Man City vs. Sunderland picks here.
Man City vs. Sunderland Odds
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, September 20, 2026. 9:00 AM ET
- Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- How to Watch: NBC, Peacock
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Man City vs. Sunderland EPL Preview
City Enjoying Perfect Start to Campaign Under Maresca
Many questioned whether there would be a drop-off at Man City after Pep Guardiola’s departure. However, Enzo Maresca has hit the ground running since taking over at the Etihad Stadium, with the Citizens winning four straight fixtures at the start of the new campaign.
But it could be argued that they were fortunate to extend that winning run last weekend after benefiting from one of the worst decisions in recent memory, as Erling Haaland’s goal was allowed to stand despite Enzo Fernandez being clearly offside.
Phil Foden will be banned for three matches after being sent off in the derby win against Man United. Haaland is in excellent form after netting a league-high four goals.
Likely Lineup:
(4-1-4-1) Donarumma (GK); Nunes, Guehi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson; Ndiaye, Cherki, Fernandez, Semenyo; Haaland
Black Cats Riding a High Following Historic European Win
Regis Le Bris’s Sunderland will be riding a wave of momentum this weekend following a first European win in 53 years in midweek against AZ Alkmaar.
The Black Cats have been in reliable form since an opening day defeat against Ipswich, having avoided defeat in four of their last five in all competitions. Low-scoring encounters have been common, as BTTS has been a winning selection in just one of the fixtures over that period.
Enzo Le Fee has been a standout player in the final third of the field, scoring twice in five appearances. Dan Ballard will be fit enough to start this weekend. Meanwhile, Brian Brobbey will lead the line.
Likely Lineup:
(4-2-3-1) Roefs (GK); Mukiele, Danso, Ballard, Reinildo; Sadiki, Xhaka; Fofana, Le Fee, Hume; Brobbey
Head-to-Head Stats
- Man City have recorded wins in eight of their last nine against Sunderland, avoiding defeat in the previous eleven in all competitions.
- Sunderland’s last two wins have both come in home fixtures, both 1-0 victories in successive seasons in 2012-13 and 2013-14.
- Man City have won 14 of the last 16 encounters between the sides at the Etihad Stadium.
Man City vs. Sunderland EPL Betting Picks
Home advantage makes Man City very challenging to oppose this weekend, especially against a Sunderland side that have failed to win on their previous 16 trips to the Etihad Stadium. City’s offensive quality will overpower the Black Cats, who could be brought back down to earth following a historic European outing on Wednesday.
