A new weekend brings another must-win game for under-fire Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, who surely needs a positive result against Sunderland at Old Trafford to stay in his job.
United suffered their latest humiliation at Brentford and have still to win back-to-back Premier League games under the Portuguese boss. There's also major discontent around his system, his player selection and almost everything else. We ranked the likeliest contenders to replace him.
It couldn't be a more different story for Regis Le Bris who is the toast of Wearside after a stunning return to the top flight for the Black Cats. They sit in fifth with just one loss from their opening six games. Could they heap more misery on United?
The Sporting News brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips and odds ahead of a crucial clash.
Man United vs. Sunderland: Who Will Win?
Sunderland will absolutely fancy their chances of a win on their first visit to Old Trafford since 2016 and so will many punters. Fellow promoted side Burnley got within seconds of taking a point here in August before a soft penalty in stoppage time.
However, United have a tendency to win just when their manager is in big trouble. Don't expect it to stop the noise around the beleaguered Amorim but we think they'll just sneak this one.
The Sporting News Score Prediction for Man United vs. Sunderland
Man United 2-1 Sunderland
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Man United vs. Sunderland Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will lineup on Saturday. Senne Lammens will finally make his debut while Casemiro will return following his suspension after a red card against Chelsea.
Man United predicted lineup vs. Sunderland
(3-4-3) Lammens (GK) — Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw — Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu — Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko
Sunderland predicted lineup vs. Man United
(4-2-3-1) Roefs (GK) — Mukiele, Geertruida, Alderete, Masuaku — Xhaka, Sadiki — Traore, Talbi, Adingra — Isidor
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Man United vs. Sunderland Odds
United are the clear favourites with the bookmakers, priced up at 1/2 with Bet365, with Sunderland underdogs at 5/1 with Paddy Power. The draw comes in at 15/4.
Our score prediction is for United to win 2-1 but here’s the best odds available for five of the likeliest results for this match.
| Result | Odds | Bet with |
|---|---|---|
| United 1-0 | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| Sunderland 1-0 | 18/1 | Bet365 |
| United 2-0 | 15/2 | Bet365 |
| United 2-1 | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| 1-1 draw | 9/1 | Bet365 |
Man United vs. Sunderland Team News
- As mentioned, Senne Lammens might just get his debut here after Altay Bayindir's latest unconvincing display at the Gtech.
- There's likely to be no place again for Kobbie Mainoo with Casemiro stepping into midfield after his one-game ban.
- Amad and Leny Yoro could also come in for Diogo Dalot and Harry Maguire who failed to impress against Brentford.
- Lutsharel Geertruida and Simon Adingra may be the only changes to Le Bris' lineup.
Man United vs. Sunderland Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder for this one is Man United to win, both teams to score, over 2.5 goals and Benjamin Sesko to build on his first goal at Brentford by scoring anytime, which comes to overall best odds of 16.82/1 with Ladbrokes.
How to watch Man United vs. Sunderland: Live stream, TV channel
- Date: Saturday, October 4
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: not televised in the UK