Wednesday 16/04/2014, 19:00, England Premier League, Round 34, Manchester City vs Sunderland
Manchester City vs Sunderland Betting Preview
This is without a doubt the most lopsided game of this round, with Manchester City flying high while Sunderland prepares for relegation. The visitors are yet to accept their fate, as they have two games in hand while trailing Norwich by seven points. Manchester City is in the same position, only they need to cover the same spread to overtake Liverpool and win the title.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Betting Odds
Manchester City 1.15, Draw 10.50 Sunderland 21.00
Manchester City vs Sunderland Betting Tips
Manchester City failed to secure a point over the weekend against Liverpool and this allowed their rivals to broaden the gap separating them to seven points. Unless they stumble in the remaining rounds, the Citizens won't stand a chance, but it is too early to dismiss them as glorified runner ups.
Manuel Pellegrini's side will fight until the bitter end, as they surely remember the breathtaking finish of 2012 when they won the Premier League they snatched the title from their city rivals. Compared to Liverpool, Manchester City has a slightly easier schedule except for the match played on the road against Everton.
Despite the fact that the two Liverpool teams don't like each other at all, it would be a mistake to assume that Everton would step aside and allow Manchester City to collect all three points. They have their own agenda and won't surrender without a fight, while their stellar home record will probably grant them favorite status.
Similarly, Manchester City is a formidable home team and with 52 goals scored in 15 games they are the best scoring squad. The hosts will be without their top scorer, as Yaya Toure hurt himself in the game lost Liverpool and Manchester City will also have to do without the likes of Nastasic.
Key Facts
- Manchester City has already won an important trophy after outshining Sunderland in the final act of the Capital One Cup in March.
- Three of the last four games between these two teams were won by 1-0, with Sunderland prevailing twice, albeit in front of their fans.
Manchester City vs Sunderland Betting Prediction
There is no middle ground for Manchester City as they need to win all three points and hope that Liverpool will fail to do the same in one of the upcoming rounds. There will be no excuses either, if the hosts fail to prevail tonight and Manuel Pellegrini will make sure the hosts don't score another early goal. Without their best forward on the pitch, it is unlikely to have a goal scoring festival tonight, so the recommended wager for this fixture is the under 3.5 goals bet at odds of 2.05.
Bet: Under 3.5 goals @ 2.05 with Pinnacle Sports
