The club from the “Stadium of Light” won the playoffs a year ago, finally earning promotion from the Championship. They have not floundered at the higher level and, even in the spring, have more wins than losses in the Premier League. However, they did lose 0-1 in the cup to modest Port Vale. In recent rounds, there have also been setbacks: heavy defeats to Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, and only a draw with Wolverhampton.
In 2025, Manchester United tried to make up for domestic disappointment in the Europa League, but lost in the final. Ruben Amorim also became known for an early exit from the League Cup to Grimsby, but he was only sacked in January. Carrick, who arrived until the summer, started strongly, including wins over City and Arsenal. However, results dipped again in the spring. Still, the 3-2 over Liverpool marked a third consecutive win.
The Premier League newcomers average just 1.06 goals scored per match, but they concede only slightly more, 1.31. Carrick’s side boasts a much better balance: 1.80 goals scored and just 1.37 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Sunderland vs Manchester United
Manchester United have won five of the last six encounters, losing only once.
United currently look much more confident. We back them to win (odds – 1.87).
Sunderland vs Manchester United: Key Statistics and Trends
Sunderland are winless in their last three matches
46% of Sunderland’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per game is 2.37
Manchester United have won their last three games
74% of Manchester United’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per game is 3.17
Sunderland vs Manchester United: Probable Starting Lineups
Sunderland play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Ruufs – Mandava, Alderete, O’Nien, Mukiele – Sadiki, Xhaka – Le Fée, Diarra, Rigg – Brobbey. In addition to the long-term injured Traore, Moore and Mandla will also be absent.
Manchester United line up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Lammens – Shaw, Heaven, Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot – Mainoo, Casemiro – Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Mbeumo – Sesko. Martinez and De Ligt are still not ready to play.
