Sunderland vs Manchester City Prediction and Tips - 2 January 2026
Last updated: Dec 23, 2025, 2:40PM | Published: Dec 23, 2025, 12:20AM
Sunderland will sqaure off with Manchester City in Premier League action at Stadium of Light on Friday, January 2, starting at 7:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Sunderland vs Manchester City game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunderland vs Manchester City 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives Sunderland a 15.3% chance of winning, Manchester City a 63.8% chance of winning, and the draw a 20.9% chance of occurring.
Sunderland vs Manchester City: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for this Premier League clash at Stadium of Light are listed here:
- Head to Head: Sunderland $6.25, Manchester City $1.50, Draw $4.10
- Total (Over/Under 2.5 Goals): Over $1.67, Under $2.20
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has Sunderland at $6.25 and Manchester City at $1.50.
Lastly, Bet365 currently has odds of $4.10 for a draw if you believe the score will be level after 90 minutes.
The over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.67 for the over and $2.20 for the under.
Sunderland vs Manchester City: Betting Tips
Today's Sunderland vs Manchester City predictions are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Betting on Sunderland to win is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability when punting on sports.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 2.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.20) that are available from Bet365.
Sunderland vs Manchester City: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Sunderland vs Manchester City match on Friday, January 2, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Sunderland vs Manchester City match.
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Sunderland vs Manchester City: Essential Details
The Premier League match-up between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light is scheduled to begin at 7:00am AEDT on Friday, January 2.
- Teams: Sunderland vs Manchester City
- Date: Friday 2 January 2026
- Time: 7:00am AEDT
- Venue: Stadium of Light
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sunderland vs Manchester City predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our Premier League tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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