{"id":6165,"date":"2026-05-15T06:04:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T10:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=news&p=6165"},"modified":"2026-05-27T11:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:57:30","slug":"match-preview-sunderland-vs-manchester-united-09-05-26-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/news\/match-preview-sunderland-vs-manchester-united-09-05-26-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunderland vs Manchester United: Predictions, odds, picks & stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our Sunderland vs Manchester United prediction lands on Bryan Mbeumo Anytime at +150 with bet365.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two clubs meet at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 AM ET \/ 9:00 AM CT \/ 7:00 AM PT. Both sides are playing for pride more than points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black Cats sit 12th in the Premier League<\/a> on 47 points and are mathematically safe. That is a strong return for a side that spent the previous campaign in the Championship. Meanwhile, United are third on 64 points. They are already guaranteed a top-five finish and a Champions League<\/a> place next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the obvious tension is gone from this one. Sunderland are not chasing survival and United are not chasing the table. Instead, you get a home crowd wanting a closing-day statement against one of England”s biggest clubs. On the other side, Ruben Amorim is still tuning the attacking unit he has built around Bryan Mbeumo<\/strong> and Matheus Cunha. The Red Devils also arrive on the back of a 3-2 win over Liverpool<\/a> at Old Trafford last weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the team news, Sunderland will be without Dan Ballard<\/strong> through suspension after his red card. Romaine Mundle is also out for the season, and Bertrand Traore is a doubt. Meanwhile, United are missing Matthijs de Ligt with a back issue. Benjamin Sesko<\/strong> faces a late fitness test on a shin injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Sportsbook<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We”re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Match Result:<\/strong> Manchester United<\/td>\n-118 @ bet365<\/a>
(54%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nUnited have won three of four since mid-March and Sunderland have lost five of their last seven at the Stadium of Light.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correct Score:<\/strong> 1-2 Manchester United<\/td>\n+850 @ bet365<\/a>
(11%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSunderland have scored in eight of their last ten home games but United”s front three should still find two.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anytime Goalscorer:<\/strong> Bryan Mbeumo<\/strong><\/td>\n+150 @ bet365<\/a>
(40%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMbeumo has nine league goals on 8.34 xG and leads United for shots; the volume on the right has been steady.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over\/Under 2.5:<\/strong> Over 2.5<\/td>\n-138 @ bet365<\/a>
(58%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nUnited have gone over in eight of their last ten league games and Sunderland just shipped five at home to Forest.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score:<\/strong> Yes<\/td>\n-150 @ bet365<\/a>
(60%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSunderland have scored in their last four home league games and United have conceded in seven of their last ten.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Overall, Mbeumo is the cleanest play on the card. The match-result line is short, but the goals markets carry the value at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

United sit 17 points clear of Sunderland in the Premier League standings<\/a>. As a result, both clubs are now playing without a live league objective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manchester United<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n63<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n+15<\/td>\n64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunderland<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n46<\/td>\n-9<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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