Manchester United vs. Sunderland AFC Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 4
Manchester United will play at home versus Sunderland AFC on Saturday, after mixed results in their most recent matches in the Premier League -- a loss to Brentford FC and a victory over Nottingham Forest, respectively. We provide our prediction for this matchup in the article below.
Manchester United has scored seven goals in 6 games this season (11th in Premier League), and Sunderland AFC has allowed four goals in 6 matches (third in league). In the Premier League, Sunderland AFC has put up seven goals in 6 matches (11th in league), and Manchester United has given up 11 in 6 matches (15th). Manchester United has been outscored 11-7, and its -4 goal differential is 16th in the Premier League. Sunderland AFC is sixth in the Premier League in goal differential at +3.
Manchester United picked up a loss in its last contest by a final score of 3-1 against Brentford FC away from home on September 27. Manchester United fell short despite outshooting their opponents 11 to nine. Manchester United was led by Benjamin Sesko, who netted his club's goal against Brentford. Sunderland AFC earned a 1-0 road win over Nottingham Forest in its most recent match on September 27. Nottingham Forest outshot Sunderland AFC 20 to 10. Sunderland AFC's Omar Alderete scored its only goal (on one shot) in the match.
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Manchester United vs. Sunderland AFC Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United -181 | Sunderland AFC +457 | 2.5 | -146 | +114 |
Manchester United vs. Sunderland AFC Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Sunderland AFC +457
- Total Pick: Under 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Sunderland AFC 2, Manchester United 1
Manchester United vs. Sunderland AFC Match Info
- Match Day: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Match Time: 10:00 AM ET
- Location: Manchester, England
- Stadium: Old Trafford
- TV: Universo, USA Network, Fubo TV
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Manchester United's Moneyline Performance
- Manchester United has two wins as a favorite this season, in four opportunities.
- Thus far this season, Manchester United (-181) has been at least this big a favorite in one game, and won.
- The likelihood of Manchester United winning this match is 64.4%, based on the moneyline.
Manchester United's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 6 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Benjamin Sesko | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Casemiro | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Diogo Dalot | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Manchester United's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 9/27/2025 | A | L | 3-1 | 11 | 9 |
| Chelsea | 9/20/2025 | H | W | 2-1 | 10 | 4 |
| Manchester City | 9/14/2025 | A | L | 3-0 | 12 | 10 |
| Burnley | 8/30/2025 | H | W | 3-2 | 24 | 6 |
| Fulham | 8/24/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 8 | 11 |
Sunderland AFC's Moneyline Performance
- Sunderland AFC has been an underdog six times this season, and went 3-2-1.
- Sunderland AFC (+457) has not been this big of an underdog in a game this season.
- The likelihood of Sunderland AFC winning this match is 18.0%, based on the moneyline.
Sunderland AFC's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Isidor | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Granit Xhaka | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Omar Alderete | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Enzo Le Fee | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Chemsdine Talbi | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Sunderland AFC's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Forest | 9/27/2025 | A | W | 1-0 | 10 | 20 |
| Aston Villa | 9/21/2025 | H | D | 1-1 | 12 | 10 |
| Crystal Palace | 9/13/2025 | A | D | 0-0 | 6 | 13 |
| Brentford | 8/30/2025 | H | W | 2-1 | 8 | 6 |
| Burnley | 8/23/2025 | A | L | 2-0 | 9 | 8 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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