Preview: Sunderland vs Manchester United prediction, odds, where to watch, time | Premier League 2025-26
The Red Devils are on a three-match winning run against the Black Cats.
Sunderland AFC will now have a face-off against Manchester United for their matchweek 36 fixture of the 2025-26 Premier League. The Stadium of Light is going to witness this intense outing between these clubs.
The Régis Le Bris-led side have underperformed in their last three matches and will be under pressure for their next one. They are coming in after being held to a 1-1 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers. It was a poor effort by the Black Cats and they will now be desperate for a win in their next one.
Sunderland will be at home, but it is not going to make things much easier for them. They are currently in 12th place on the league table and must not drop points if they want to compete in a European competition next season.
Michael Carrick’s men are coming in after securing a sensational 3-2 win against Liverpool FC. With that win, they also secured the UEFA Champions League berth for the upcoming campaign. The Red Devils have now bagged back-to-back wins in their last three games and will be looking to extend their winning run.
Manchester United placed third on the Premier League points table. Things within the squad are working well and every other player is putting in top performances on the pitch. Despite being away from home, they will be full of confidence for their next one.
Kick-off:
- Location: Sunderland, England
- Stadium: Stadium of Light
- Date: Saturday, May 9
- Kick-off Time: 07:30 PM IST/ 02:00 PM GMT/ 09:00 AM ET/ 06:00 AM PT
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
- VAR: In use
Form:
Sunderland: W-W-L-L-D
Man United: D-L-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)
Wilson Isidor will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. With a decline in the performance of Brian Brobbey, Régis Le Bris might give a chance to Wilson Isidor to start against the Red Devils. He has scored five goals in the ongoing league campaign this season.
Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
The 22-year-old has now scored in back-to-back matches for Manchester United. He was one of the goal scorers against Liverpool and will now be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet yet again.
In 30 Premier League appearances this season, Benjamin Sesko has scored 11 goals and has an assist to his name. He is turning out to be one of the best signings from last summer.
Match Facts
- Sunderland have failed to secure a win in their last three attempts.
- Manchester United are on a three-match winning streak.
- Neither of the last five outings between these clubs have ended in a draw.
Sunderland vs Man Utd: Betting Tips and Odds
- Manchester United to win @94/100 10bet
- Benjamin Sesko to score @13/8 SkyBet
- Goals under 3.5 @11/25 BetMGM
Injury and Team News
Sunderland will miss out on the services of Romaine Mundle and Simon Moore due to their injuries. Bertrand Traore and Nilson Angulo might also sit out due to a lack of fitness. Daniel Ballard is suspended.
Matthijs de Ligt is back in training for Manchester United and might return to the match-day squad.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 146
Sunderland won: 42
Man United won: 66
Draws: 38
Predicted Lineups
Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Roefs (GK); Mukiele, Geertruida, Alderete, Mandava; Xhaka, Sadiki; Hume, Le Fee, Talbi; Isidor
Man Utd predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Lammens (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
Match Prediction
Sunderland will be looking to use this home game to their advantage. Manchester United are going to be a tough side to take down, even at the Stadium of Light.
The Red Devils are likely to outplay the Black Cats in their upcoming Premier League clash.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Man Utd
Telecast Details
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports
USA: NBC Sports
Nigeria: SuperSport
When and where is Sunderland vs Man Utd Premier League match?
The match takes place on Saturday, May 9 2026, at 02:30 p.m. GMT at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England.
Where and how to watch Premier League live in India?
JioHotstar and Star Sports Network can be used to watch all the matches live.
Where and how to watch Premier League live in UK?
Fans in the United Kingdom can tune in to TNT Sports and Sky Sports to watch the games live.
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