26 December 2015 at 15:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Manchester City dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.9
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Market Summary
Margin: 4.5%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.20 | 6.00 | 13.00 |
| Max | 1.22 | 7.65 | 16.00 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 81.1% | 12.8% | 6.1% |
| Public market | 79.1% | 13.6% | 7.3% |
| Δ | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
Manchester City vs Sunderland — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2625/26 | Sunderland | 0–0 | Manchester City | 7.61/4.95/1.39 |
| 06/12/2525/26 | Manchester City | 3–0 | Sunderland | 1.25/6.59/10.54 |
| 13/08/1616/17 | Manchester City | 2–1 | Sunderland | 1.26/6.16/13.72 |
| 05/03/1716/17 | Sunderland | 0–2 | Manchester City | 10.94/6.12/1.30 |
| 02/02/1615/16 | Sunderland | 0–1 | Manchester City | 7.50/4.49/1.48 |
| 26/12/1515/16 | Manchester City | 4–1 | Sunderland | 1.21/6.88/14.00 |
| 03/12/1414/15 | Sunderland | 1–4 | Manchester City | 7.08/4.32/1.51 |
| 01/01/1514/15 | Manchester City | 3–2 | Sunderland | 1.24/6.29/14.62 |
| 10/11/1313/14 | Sunderland | 1–0 | Manchester City | 8.49/4.94/1.40 |
| 16/04/1413/14 | Manchester City | 2–2 | Sunderland | 1.16/8.54/17.60 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Manchester City
Away Record: Sunderland
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Manchester City defeated Sunderland 4:1. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by R. Sterling 12′, Y. Touré 17′, W. Bony 22′, K. De Bruyne 54′, F. Borini 59′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Manchester City had 66% possession while Sunderland held 34%. Manchester City had 19 shots (9 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Sunderland. Manchester City made 3 substitutions, Sunderland made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Manchester City and Sunderland — 5 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: K. De Bruyne
assist: David Silva
assist: K. De Bruyne
Match Statistics
Manchester City had 66% possession against Sunderland's 34%. Manchester City registered 19 shots (9 on target) while Sunderland managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–1. Fouls committed: 10–11.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Manchester City have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Sunderland show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Manchester City
Sunderland
Manchester City vs Sunderland Head to Head Results
Manchester City and Sunderland have met 17 times — Manchester City won 10, Sunderland won 4, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 50 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.94 per match (35 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (41%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester City are currently unbeaten in the last 10 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2012.
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Drawn
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API data: 15 Mar 2026