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Premier League | Gameweek 19
Jan 1, 2026 at 8pm UK
 
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The Match

Match Report

Manchester City's goalless stalemate with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League damages their chances of catching Arsenal.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Thursday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Sunderland could line up for Thursday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Sunderland.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Sunderland 0-0 Man City
Thursday, January 1 at 8pm in Premier League
Next Game: Spurs vs. Sunderland
Sunday, January 4 at 3pm in Premier League
Last Game: Sunderland 0-0 Man City
Thursday, January 1 at 8pm in Premier League
Next Game: Man City vs. Chelsea
Sunday, January 4 at 5.30pm in Premier League

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Manchester City win with a probability of 61.58%. A draw has a probability of 21.36% and a win for Sunderland has a probability of 17.06%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester City win is 0-1 with a probability of 11.02%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 0-2 (10.78%) and 1-2 (9.92%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (10.14%) , while for a Sunderland win it is 1-0 (5.18%).

Result
SunderlandDrawManchester City
17.06% (-1.268 -1.27)21.36% (-0.4 -0.4)61.58% (1.674 1.67)
Both teams to score 51.64% (-1.183 -1.18)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
54.85% (-0.32400000000001 -0.32)45.15% (0.331 0.33)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
32.51% (-0.313 -0.31)67.5% (0.319 0.32)
Sunderland Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
60.14% (-1.676 -1.68)39.86% (1.681 1.68)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
23.48% (-1.578 -1.58)76.53% (1.584 1.58)
Manchester City Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
85.87% (0.419 0.42)14.14% (-0.414 -0.41)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
58.21% (0.81 0.81)41.79% (-0.803 -0.8)
Score Analysis
    Sunderland 17.06%
    Manchester City 61.57%
    Draw 21.36%
SunderlandDrawManchester City
1-0 @ 5.18% (-0.166 -0.17)
2-1 @ 4.66% (-0.301 -0.3)
2-0 @ 2.38% (-0.192 -0.19)
3-1 @ 1.43% (-0.164 -0.16)
3-2 @ 1.4% (-0.137 -0.14)
Other @ 2.01%
Total : 17.06%
1-1 @ 10.14% (-0.17 -0.17)
0-0 @ 5.64% (0.079 0.08)
2-2 @ 4.56% (-0.223 -0.22)
3-3 @ 0.91% (-0.074 -0.07)
Other @ 0.11%
Total : 21.36%
0-1 @ 11.02% (0.32 0.32)
0-2 @ 10.78% (0.46 0.46)
1-2 @ 9.92% (-0.017999999999999 -0.02)
0-3 @ 7.03% (0.402 0.4)
1-3 @ 6.47% (0.083 0.08)
0-4 @ 3.44% (0.244 0.24)
1-4 @ 3.16% (0.087 0.09)
2-3 @ 2.98% (-0.099 -0.1)
2-4 @ 1.46% (-0.026 -0.03)
0-5 @ 1.35% (0.114 0.11)
1-5 @ 1.24% (0.052 0.05)
Other @ 2.74%
Total : 61.57%

Head to Head
Dec 6, 2025 3pm
Man City
3-0
Sunderland
Dias (31'), Gvardiol (35'), Foden (65')
Gvardiol (37')

O'Nien (90+5')
Mar 5, 2017 4pm
Aug 13, 2016 5.30pm
Man City
2-1
Sunderland
Aguero (4' pen.), McNair (87' og.)
Kolarov (91')
Defoe (71')
Gooch (42'), Love (67')
Feb 2, 2016 7.45pm
Sunderland
0-1
Man City

Jones (59')
Aguero (16')
Otamendi (80'), Aguero (91'), Fernandinho (94'), Sagna (95')
Dec 26, 2015 3pm
Man City
4-1
Sunderland
Sterling (12'), Toure (17'), Bony (22'), De Bruyne (54')
Sterling (4')
Borini (59')
Jones (36')
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