FootyMAD's Sunderland match preview

Last updated : 10 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Manchester United fixture

Man. Utd. face a trip to Sunderland at The Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 62 games played, Red Devils have recorded 17 wins, and Sunderland have come away with 28 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2007, where Man. Utd. annihilated the Red Devils 0 - 4 in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 06 DecMan. Utd.1 - 0SunderlandPREM
2007/2008Wed 26 DecSunderland0 - 4Man. Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 01 SepMan. Utd.1 - 0SunderlandPREM
2005/2006Fri 14 AprMan. Utd.0 - 0SunderlandPREM
2005/2006Sat 15 OctSunderland1 - 3Man. Utd.PREM
2002/2003Wed 01 JanMan. Utd.2 - 1SunderlandPREM
2002/2003Sat 31 AugSunderland1 - 1Man. Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

The away form of Man. Utd. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.

Sunderland are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 31 matches. Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 68 points from the 30 games played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland6024282
Man. Utd.6312121010

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man. Utd. are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Sunderland. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Man. Utd. 4 games since last away draw.