Manchester United vs Sunderland - Premier League
Fixture Preview - 4 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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As Manchester United prepares to host Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday, the match presents a critical opportunity for the home side to regain some momentum after a mixed start to the season. United's recent form, highlighted by two draws and a solitary win in their last five matches, has raised questions about their defensive stability, particularly as they have conceded in four of those fixtures. In contrast, Sunderland arrives with a more promising outlook, having secured a win against a struggling team and showing resilience in their recent performances. Historically, this fixture leans heavily in favour of Manchester United, with six wins in the last ten encounters. However, Sunderland's ability to find the net in six of those matches suggests they could pose a threat. A key angle to watch will be how United's defence copes with Sunderland's attacking play, especially given their recent struggles. If both teams maintain their current scoring trends, a high-scoring affair could be on the cards, making the over 2.5 goals market an intriguing option for punters.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Liverpool | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Nottingham Forest | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Fulham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Chelsea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Newcastle United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Everton | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 |  AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Brentford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 |  Burnley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2017 | Sunderland | 0–3 | Manchester United | Premier League |
| December 26, 2016 | Manchester United | 3–1 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| February 13, 2016 | Sunderland | 2–1 | Manchester United | Premier League |
| September 26, 2015 | Manchester United | 3–0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| February 28, 2015 | Manchester United | 2–0 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| August 24, 2014 | Sunderland | 1–1 | Manchester United | Premier League |
| May 3, 2014 | Manchester United | 0–1 | Sunderland | Premier League |
| January 22, 2014 | Manchester United | 2–1 | Sunderland | Carabao Cup |
| January 7, 2014 | Sunderland | 2–1 | Manchester United | Carabao Cup |
| October 5, 2013 | Sunderland | 1–2 | Manchester United | Premier League |