Match preview

Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) host Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) at Old Trafford on Wednesday 30 December, kick-off 19:30.

Manchester United are in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 8, conceded 8). Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10).

The last league meeting, in May 2026, finished Sunderland 0–0 Manchester United.

Varless AI expects around 2.0 goals for Man Utd and 1.0 for Sunderland, making Man Utd 59% to win, the draw 23% and Sunderland 19%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 58%.