Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) at Stadium of Light on Wednesday 3 March, kick-off 20:00.

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

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

Varless AI expects around 1.3 goals for Sunderland and 1.6 for Man Utd, making Sunderland 30% to win, the draw 26% and Man Utd 45%.