Man Utd are set to take on Sunderland on Saturday, 4 October, in both clubs' final Premier League matches before the second international break of the season.
It's a potentially huge match for Ruben Amorim, and another defeat here could see the former Sporting Lisbon manager lose his job during the international break.
For Sunderland, the sky will currently feel like the limit following a remarkable start to the new season.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Man Utd vs Sunderland prediction below.
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Man Utd vs Sunderland prediction: More misery in store for Amorim
Key Stats
- Sunderland are unbeaten across their last four Premier League matches.
- Man Utd have won just two of the seven matches they've played this season.
- Man Utd have scored more than one league goal on just two occasions this season.
Correct score prediction: Man Utd 1-2 Sunderland
This has all the ingredients for a memorable away win for Sunderland and their supporters, with the Black Cats in excellent form so far this season. The less said about how Man Utd are playing, the better.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Man Utd start as the favourites
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- AWAY: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Man Utd vs Sunderland odds are extremely surprising as Man Utd are considered the strong favourites, despite their poor form so far this season. Ladbrokes have given the hosts a 66.7% chance of winning the match, while Sunderland have been given just a 17.4% chance of claiming the three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in eight years
This will be the first time that Man Utd and Sunderland have played against each other since 2017, due to the Black Cats' extended period away from the Premier League. Both teams have changed a lot since that last encounter with Luke Shaw the only surviving player from the Man Utd squad that day.
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Man Utd preview: Casemiro to return
Casemiro is expected to return to the Man Utd starting XI on Saturday after serving his one-game suspension last weekend. Amad could also return, but Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazrouai will both miss the game due to injuries. Lenny Yoro should get a recall after United's shoddy defensive work at Brentford.
Predicted lineup: Bayindir (GK), Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw, Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu, Cunha, Mbeumo, Sesko
Last five results
- Brentford 3-1 Man Utd
- Man Utd 2-1 Chelsea
- Man City 3-0 Man Utd
- Man Utd 3-2 Burnley
- Grimsby 2-2 Man Utd
Sunderland preview: More of the same expected
Nothing much should change from a Sunderland perspective with no new injuries to report. Still awaiting a return from the treatment room are Habib Diarra, Romaine Mundle, Leo Hjelde, Dennis Cirkin and Aji Alese. Reinildo Mandava is unavailable due to suspension.
Predicted lineup: Roefs (GK), Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Masuaku, Xhaka, Rigg, Sadiki, Talbi, Isidor, Le Fee
Last five results
- Nottingham Forest 0-1 Sunderland
- Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa
- Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland
- Sunderland 2-1 Brentford
- Sunderland 1-1 Huddersfield
Player to watch: Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha is still awaiting his first Manchester United goal, and the Brazilian will want that monkey off his back sooner rather than later. The former Wolves man has been a bright spark for United in the early weeks of the season, but he now needs to boost his productivity.