Manchester United vs Sunderland predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

Manchester United vs Sunderland kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Saturday, October 4
Kick-off 3pm
Venue Old Trafford, Manchester
Competition Premier League

It could be do or die for Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager as the Red Devils bid to respond to last weekend's 3-1 defeat at Brentford when they welcome Sunderland to Old Trafford.

The Black Cats were surprise promotion achievers from the Championship last season but they have taken the jump up to the Premier League in their stride, suffering only one defeat in six.

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Manchester United vs Sunderland betting tips & predictions

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Manchester United to win & both teams to score
1pt 2-1 general

Manchester United vs Sunderland preview 

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim may have been usurped by Ange Postecoglou in the sack race betting following the Australian's lacklustre start at Nottingham Forest, but anything other than victory at home to Sunderland would surely see the Portuguese heading towards the Old Trafford exit.

The Black Cats have defied pre-season expectations by picking up 11 points from six games on their Premier League return and the pressure surrounding Amorim will have them firmly believing that they can cause an upset.

United still have the look of a disjointed team despite their summer spending spree but that is factored into their price and, while not totally convincing, they have recorded consecutive home league wins over Burnley and ten-man Chelsea.

No clean sheet in seven suggests that chances will fall Sunderland’s way, but the Red Devils have had more shots than any other team in the Premier League this season (92 in six outings) and Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko may be able to propel them to a nervy but much-needed victory.

Man Utd vs Sunderland Bet Builder

Both teams to score

Both teams have scored in five of Manchester United’s last six matches.

Matheus Cunha to have 2+ shots on target

The Brazilian had four shots in defeat to Brentford last weekend and United are still creating plenty of goalscoring chances despite their lacklustre form.

Arthur Masuaku to be shown a card

The left-back has been booked twice in just 160 minutes of action for Sunderland this season and United’s pacy frontline will test him.

Pays out at 12-1 with bet365

Key stat for Manchester United vs Sunderland

♦ Both teams have scored in five of Manchester United’s last six matches.

Manchester United vs Sunderland betting odds

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Manchester United vs Sunderland team news and predicted line-ups

Manchester United

Amad Diallo has returned to training after a family bereavement and is back in contention while Casemiro returns from suspension. However, Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui remain out.

Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dorgu, Fernandes, Casemiro, Diallo; Cunha, Mbeumo; Sesko.

Sunderland 

Habib Diarra, Romaine Mundle, Dennis Cirkin, Aji Alese and Leo Hjelde all remain sidelined through injury, while Reinildo Mandava is suspended. Nordi Mukiele is fit.

Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Masuaku; Rigg, Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Isidor, Le Fee.

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