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Sunderland vs Manchester City 
Prediction
· Matchweek 38 · Stadium of Light
Match Status
Kickoff 15:00 UTC · Not started
Source: TheSportsDB fixtures · Updated: —
The model favours Manchester City to win at 63%. Overall probabilities: Sunderland 16%, draw 21%, Manchester City 63%; model score 0-2.
Model confidence: High · top outcome 63%
model top outcome · 63%
model score forecast
over 2.5 goals probability
model update date
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Citable facts: Sunderland 16% / Draw 21% / Manchester City 63%; expected goals 0.90-2.02; BTTS 52%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.
Win Probability
- Sunderland win: 16%
- Draw: 21%
- Manchester City win: 63%
Goals & Scoreline
- Model score: 0-2
- Expected goals (model lambda): 0.90 - 2.02
- Over 2.5: 56%
- Both teams to score: 52%
Model Ratings
Sunderland Elo 1649 · Manchester City Elo 1950
Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-08-01. Probabilities, not guarantees.
Analysis
Our model rates Manchester City clear favourites at 63% in this Matchweek 38 fixture at Stadium of Light — Sunderland 16%, the draw 21%, Manchester City 63%. A big Elo gap in Manchester City's favour (1950 vs 1649), and the model score forecast is 0–2.
Expect an open game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 56% and both teams to score at 52%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the Premier League.
FAQ
Who will win Sunderland vs Manchester City?
Manchester City are favoured at 63%. Sunderland 16% / Draw 21% / Manchester City 63%.
What is the predicted score for Sunderland vs Manchester City?
Our model score forecast is 0-2, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.
Will Sunderland vs Manchester City have over 2.5 goals?
The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals.
Will both teams score in Sunderland vs Manchester City?
Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 52%.