Sunderland vs. Man United Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, Predictions, and Prop Pick (May 9)
- When: Saturday, May 9, 2026. 10:00 AM ET
- Where: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Sunderland vs. Man United Preview
Man United have already secured their spot in next season’s Champions League, but they will be hoping to end their English Premier League campaign on a high point under Michael Carrick. The Red Devils will travel to an out-of-form Sunderland on May 9.
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Sunderland Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 12-11-12
- Home Record: 8-5-4
- Road Record: 4-6-8
Sunderland will already be looking ahead to another season in the Premier League. However, their European challenge appears to have fallen flat after failing to win in their previous three.
Last weekend, they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at relegated Wolves. The Black Cats also have a very weak EPL record against teams starting the day in the top four places, having failed to win in their last 28.
Scoring the opening goal in matches has also been a rarity for the Black Cats, with only Wolves, Burnley and Nottingham Forest opening the scoring in fewer EPL fixtures.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Roefs (GK); Mukiele, Cirkin, Alderete, Mandava; Sadiki, Xhaka; Hume, le Fee, Talbi; Brobbey
Man United Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 18-10-7
- Home Record: 12-3-3
- Road Record: 6-7-4
Michael Carrick has done his job prospects at the Theatre of Dreams no harm after securing Man United’s return to the Champions League last weekend following a 3-2 win over Liverpool.
In fact, since Carrick’s return to Old Trafford in mid-January, no team in the EPL have picked up more points.
United’s attacking quality has shone under Carrick, with the Red Devils having netted at least once in each of their previous 23 in the league. Benjamin Sesko has thrived under Carrick, scoring a goal every 85 minutes.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Head-to-Head Trends
- Sunderland have recorded just three wins in their 33 Premier League clashes against Man United.
- United have lost on just one of their last 15 trips to the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland vs. Man United Prop Picks
Bruno Fernandes is within touching distance of EPL history, and this weekend could deliver his 20th assist of the campaign. Fernandes has racked up five assists in his last five appearances for club and country, and has recorded at least one goal involvement in nine of his last ten starts.
Sunderland vs. Man United Picks
Sunderland have looked fatigued in recent weeks, and their main job for the campaign is already complete. Therefore, we foresee Man United to continue their excellent winning run to take a stranglehold on third-spot in the EPL standings.
