Sunderland vs Manchester City Prediction and Tips - 2 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 1, 2026, 8:00PM | Published: Dec 23, 2025, 12:20AM
Sunderland will face the favoured Manchester City in Premier League action at Stadium of Light on Friday, beginning at 7:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Sunderland vs Manchester City game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Sunderland vs Manchester City Premier League match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives Sunderland a 13.0% chance of winning, Manchester City a 67.4% chance of winning, and the draw a 19.7% chance of happening.
Sunderland vs Manchester City: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Friday's Premier League clash at Stadium of Light are shown here:
- Head to Head: Sunderland $7.00, Manchester City $1.42, Draw $5.00
- Total (Over/Under 2.5 Goals): Over $1.62, Under $2.30
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 $7.00 and Manchester City at $1.42.
Lastly, Bet365 currently has odds of $5.00 for a draw if you think both sides will be even after 90 minutes.
The over/under for total goals scored is set at 2.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.62 for the over and $2.30 for the under.
Sunderland vs Manchester City: Betting Tips
Today's Sunderland vs Manchester City predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Betting on Sunderland to win is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.
Taking advantage of the edges seen 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 due to the better odds ($2.30) that are available from Bet365.
Sunderland vs Manchester City: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Sunderland vs Manchester City match on Friday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Sunderland vs Manchester City game.
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Sunderland vs Manchester City: Essential Details
The Premier League game between Sunderland and Manchester City at Stadium of Light is scheduled to commence at 7:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Sunderland vs Manchester City
- Date: Friday 2 January 2026
- Time: 7:00am AEDT
- Venue: Stadium of Light
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Sunderland vs Manchester City predictions have been made thanks to 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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