Sunderland vs Manchester United
Match recap
Sunderland and Manchester United drew 0–0 in their Premier League fixture. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.25 for Sunderland versus 0.62 for Manchester United. Sunderland sit 7th in the Premier League table while Manchester United are 3rd.
Analysis
As Sunderland prepare to host Manchester United, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter. With United's superior form and attacking prowess, this match promises goals and tactical battles.
Sunderland sit 12th with 47 points, while Manchester United are third with 64 points. Historically, United have dominated this fixture, winning 12 of 17 meetings. Sunderland's defensive vulnerabilities and injury concerns add to their uphill task.
Manchester United's attacking depth remains potent despite some injuries. B. Šeško leads with 10 goals and recent strong form, while Bruno Fernandes continues to be the creative engine with 19 assists. Sunderland's key attackers face injury setbacks, weakening their offensive threat. United's recent away scoring consistency and Sunderland's defensive frailties suggest an away win.
Prediction
The forecast is a 2-1 victory for Manchester United, with a halftime score of 0-1. The match is expected to feature four cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled game. Confidence in this prediction stands at 85%, backed by statistical and form-based evidence.
Outcome probability
Key Insights
Manchester United's attacking depth despite injuries
Despite key injuries, United's multiple scoring threats maintain offensive potency.
Bruno Fernandes' creative influence
Fernandes leads assists with 19, crucial for unlocking Sunderland's defense.
Sunderland's key attackers injured
Brobbey and Isidor injuries weaken Sunderland's goal threat, favoring United.
Manchester United's recent scoring consistency
United scored in last 5 away games, showing strong offensive form on road.
Sunderland's defensive vulnerabilities
Sunderland concedes 1.5 goals away on average, likely exploited by United's attackers.
Key Takeaways
In summary, Manchester United's superior form, attacking options, and Sunderland's injury woes point to a narrow but deserved away win. Fans can expect a lively match with United edging it 2-1.
- Manchester United have won 12 of 17 matches against Sunderland.
- Manchester United currently sit 3rd in the league with 64 points; Sunderland are 12th with 47 points.
- Manchester United have a +24 goal difference this season; Sunderland have -9.
- B. Šeško is Manchester United's top scorer with 10 goals this season.
- Bruno Fernandes leads the league with 19 assists, crucial for United's attack.
- Sunderland's key attackers Brobbey and Isidor are injured, weakening their offense.
- The predicted halftime score is 0-1 in favor of Manchester United.
- The match is expected to see a total of 4 cards, indicating a competitive game.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Sunderland
Away — Manchester United
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Mount
Yellow Card
Zirkzee
Yellow Card
Zirkzee
Diallo
Talbi
Matheus Cunha
Yellow Card
Hume
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 85 |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 78 |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | +19 | 71 |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | +7 | 65 |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 57 |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 53 |
Match Statistics
Sunderland
Starting XI
- 6L. GeertruidaD
- 7C. TalbiM
- 9B. BrobbeyF
- 15O. AldereteD
- 17ReinildoD
- 20N. MukieleD
- 22R. RoefsG
- 27N. SadikiM
- 28E. Le FéeM
- 32T. HumeM
- 34G. XhakaM
Substitutes
- 3D. CirkinD
- 10N. AnguloF
- 11C. RiggM
- 12Eliezer MayendaF
- 13L. O'NienM
- 18W. IsidorF
- 19H. DiarraM
- 31M. EllborgG
- 37J. T. BiF
Manchester United
Starting XI
- 3N. MazraouiD
- 5H. MaguireD
- 6Lisandro MartínezD
- 7M. MountM
- 8Bruno FernandesM
- 10Matheus CunhaM
- 11J. ZirkzeeF
- 16A. DialloM
- 23L. ShawD
- 31S. LammensG
- 37K. MainooM
Substitutes
- 1A. BayındırG
- 2Diogo DalotD
- 12T. MalaciaD
- 13P. DorguD
- 15L. YoroD
- 19B. MbeumoF
- 26A. HeavenD
- 38J. FletcherM
- 39T. FletcherM
Sunderland
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granit Xhaka(C) | M | 90 | 8.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Enzo Le Fée | M | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 0/1 |
| Brian Brobbey | F | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0/2 |
| Nordi Mukiele | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Omar Alderete | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Robin Roefs | G | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Reinildo Mandava | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Lutsharel Geertruida | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Noah Sadiki | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| Trai Hume | M | 89 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/2 |
| Chemsdine Talbi | M | 79 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/4 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Jocelin Ta Bi | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eliezer Mayenda | F | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chris Rigg | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Habib Diarra | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Melker Ellborg | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dennis Cirkin | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wilson Isidor | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luke O'Nien | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nilson Angulo | F | 11 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Manchester United
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senne Lammens | G | 90 | 9.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noussair Mazraoui | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1/1 |
| Harry Maguire | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luke Shaw | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lisandro Martínez | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/2 |
| Mason Mount | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Bruno Fernandes(C) | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 0/1 |
| Kobbie Mainoo | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Matheus Cunha | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Amad Diallo | M | 75 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Joshua Zirkzee | F | 65 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ayden Heaven | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diogo Dalot | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyrell Malacia | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Altay Bayındır | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leny Yoro | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jack Fletcher | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyler Fletcher | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Patrick Dorgu | D | 25 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Bryan Mbeumo | F | 15 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |