Manchester United vs Sunderland Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Old Trafford gears up to host the fifth-placed Black Cats!

The Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester gears up to host the Matchweek 7 fixtures of the English Premier League, where home team Manchester United take on newly promoted side Sunderland.

The Red Devils began the new domestic season on a tough note. After a shocking exit from the Carabao Cup after defeat to Grimsby Town in penalty shootouts, Amorim’s men suffered a humiliating defeat in the Manchester derby. They won two games against Burnley and Chelsea. They are coming after a 3-1 defeat to Brentford recently.

It seems that Sunderland are determined not just to survive rather be one of the title contenders this season. They have so far won games against West Ham United, Brentford and are coming after a slender win over Nottingham Forest recently. They are five points behind table toppers Liverpool and a win in the next game could take them to the top three.

A chance to right the wrongs of the weekend 💪🔴 pic.twitter.com/Brii59eM7h

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 30, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Old Trafford
• Date: Saturday, October 4
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 p.m. IST
• Referee: Stuart Atwell
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Benjamin Sesko (Man United)

The 22-year-old Slovenian striker joined Manchester United after plying his trade with teams like RB Salzburg, RB Leipzig and FC Liefering. He has made 6 appearances so far and also scored his debut goal for United in the previous game against Brentford. He won the Slovenian Footballer of the Year award in 2022. He will be keen to score his first goal in front of the jubilant home fans at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium.

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland)

The French striker from Rennes has played for teams like Monaco, Rennes, and Zenit Saint Petersburg before being loaned to Sunderland. His performance as a loanee played a crucial role in helping the Black Cats secure a promotion to the English top flight. He was offered a permanent contract later and has already scored thrice in the new season so far in the six games he has played.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.
• Sunderland recently got promoted to the EPL
• United are coming after a 3-1 defeat to Brentford

Manchester United vs Sunderland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw – 15/4 with bet365
• Benjamin Sesko to score first – 4/1 with bet365
• Manchester United 2-2 Sunderland -18/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

United will miss out on the services of Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez. Amad and Malacia are back on the training ground. Also Casemiro is back available from his suspension.

Meanwhile, Sunderland are set to miss Dennis Cirkin, Leo Hjelde, Habib Diarra, Mundle and Alese in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 141

United won: 64

Sunderland won: 41

Draws: 36

Predicted Lineups

Man United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Lammens (GK); Yoro, de Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Roefs (GK); Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Masuaku; Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Rigg, Fee; Isidor

Match Prediction

Considering the recent form and morale, we expect Ruben Amorim’s side to make the most of their home advantage to clinch a hard-fought draw against the Black Cats.

Prediction: Manchester United 2-2 Sunderland

Telecast Details

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