Sunderland vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off…

Sunderland vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Manchester United can consolidate third place in the Premier League when they face Sunderland this weekend.

Man United have already guaranteed Champions League qualification, achieving this feat with three games remaining after a 3-2 win over fierce rivals Liverpool last time out.

Although, Man Utd still mathematically require four more points to be assured of a top-three finish.

Sunderland, meanwhile, have achieved their ultimate target of staying in the Premier League in their first season back in the top-flight as they sit 11 points clear of the relegation zone.

Regis Le Bris’ side are among a cluster of clubs still in contention for European qualification and can climb up to ninth with a win over the Red Devils, coupled with results elsewhere falling in their favour.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Sunderland vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

The match will take place at the Stadium of Light.

Where to watch Sunderland vs Manchester United

TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm BST.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Sunderland vs Manchester United team news

Sunderland are set to be boosted by the returns of Bertrand Traore and January signing Nilson Angulo after injury.

Dan Ballard, however, is suspended - following the outcome of an appeal - after being shown a red card during the draw against Wolves for a hair pull on Tolu Arokodare.

Romain Mundle and Simon Moore are sidelined, with Le Bris confirming so when providing a full team news update in the pre-match press conference.

As for Man United, head coach Michael Carrick can welcome back Lisandro Martinez from his three-match suspension for a hair pull on Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

However, the Argentine faces a battle to earn an immediate recall to the starting line-up given the impressive form of youngster Ayden Heaven.

Benjamin Sesko is a doubt after being replaced at half-time against Liverpool, but Matthijs de Ligt is United’s only other injury concern as he continues to recover from a back issue.

Sunderland vs Manchester United prediction

With Sunderland safe from relegation and Man United assured of Champions League football, this has all the hallmarks of a forgettable end of season fixture.

However, the prospect of European football and a top three finish respectively does add some stakes to this showdown - not to mention a chance for some players to play their way into a World Cup squad.

United haven’t been great on the road of late and Sunderland will want to make up for that 5-0 drubbing against Nottingham Forest, so we think a stalemate is on the cards.

Draw, 1-1.