Man Utd Set to Clash with Sunderland: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Manchester United are looking for relief as they host newly-promoted Sunderland at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils endured yet another humiliating loss last weekend that thrust them back into turmoil, falling 3–1 to Brentford away from home to erase any momentum gained from their previous weekend's triumph over Chelsea. Ruben Amorim is clinging to his managerial role by the narrowest of margins ahead of the international break.
United's failure to defeat Brentford means they continue to wait for consecutive Premier League wins under Amorim, though they can secure a third straight home victory by defeating Sunderland. Overcoming the Black Cats won't be a simple task, however.
Sunderland have benefited from a kind fixture list at the start of the campaign but have nonetheless impressed with both outcomes and displays upon their return to the Premier League. They occupy fifth place going into the weekend having secured three wins and two draws from their six league matches.
With Old Trafford no longer the unbreachable stronghold it once represented, Sunderland will harbor little anxiety about visiting the ground for the first time since December 2016—despite United's sole victories this season coming at home.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of a pivotal match for the Red Devils.
What Time Does Man Utd vs. Sunderland Kick-Off?
Man Utd vs. Sunderland Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Man Utd | Sunderland |
|---|---|
Brentford 3–1 Man Utd - 27/09/25 | Nottingham Forest 0–1 Sunderland - 27/09/25 |
Man Utd 2–1 Chelsea - 20/09/25 | Sunderland 1–1 Aston Villa - 21/09/25 |
Man City 3–0 Man Utd - 14/09/25 | Crystal Palace 0–0 Sunderland - 13/09/25 |
Man Utd 3–2 Burnley - 30/08/25 | Sunderland 2–1 Brentford - 30/08/25 |
Grimsby 2–2 (12–11p) Man Utd - 27/08/25 | Sunderland 1–1 (5–6p) Huddersfield - 26/08/25 |
How to Watch Man Utd vs. Sunderland on TV
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | fuboTV, nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, UNIVERSO |
United Kingdom | Not televised – Audio coverage available on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Manchester, talkSPORT |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Amazon Prime Video, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada |
Mexico | Max Mexico, TNT Go, Amazon Prime Video, TNT Sports |
Man Utd Team News
Manchester United have welcomed back Amad Diallo and overlooked full-back Tyrell Malacia to training this week. The former was absent from the Brentford loss due to a family bereavement but will be ready to feature against the club where he once excelled during his loan spell.
Casemiro is also ready for selection having completed his one-game ban against the Bees, with the Brazilian expected to return directly to the starting eleven on Saturday.
Noussair Mazraoui remains unavailable, though, while long-term casualty Lisandro Martínez continues to create a significant void in the United backline.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Sunderland
Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Sunderland (3-4-2-1): Bayındır; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Šeško.
Sunderland Team News
Sunderland will remain without Reinildo as the defender continues his three-game suspension, while Régis Le Bris has confirmed that Habib Diarra, Dennis Cirkin, Romaine Mundle, Aji Alese and Leo Hjelde are all sidelined.
The Sunderland manager is expected to make minimal changes from the side that defeated Nottingham Forest in their last outing, with Arthur Masuaku maintaining his position in place of the banned Reinildo.
Wilson Isidor will spearhead the attack having already netted three times in the Premier League, while Granit Xhaka's midfield expertise will be vital to Sunderland securing a favorable outcome at Old Trafford.
Sunderland Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
Sunderland predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Roefs; Hume, Mukiele, Alderete, Masuaku; Xhaka, Sadiki; Talbi, Rigg, Le Fée; Isidor.
Man Utd vs. Sunderland Score Prediction
Forecasting which version of United will appear on Saturday is virtually impossible given the unpredictability of Amorim's squad, but the Red Devils can draw comfort from their home record despite recent struggles.
United have delivered their finest displays at Old Trafford in encounters with Arsenal, Burnley and Chelsea, and they possess the offensive talent to breach Sunderland's defense. Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have demonstrated promise early in their United tenures, while Benjamin Šeško found the net at Brentford in their previous match.
Sunderland have exceeded expectations this season and will approach Manchester with confidence. They should pose problems for the Red Devils, but remain outsiders on Saturday afternoon.