EPL Betting: Manchester City vs. Sunderland

Manchester City are after a disappointing defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. The Citizens were drummed 3:0 and thoroughly outplayed. Good news for the Citizens: it was only their second loss on the season. Moreover, both league losses came on the road. The Citizens will be looking to return to winning ways at the expense of Sunderland when they clash on Saturday at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Sunderland are after a 2:0 loss to Aston Villa. The latest result is just another in a string of disappointments that have befallen the Black Cats lately. In their last four matches, they have picked up just one point and as such, they are second to last on form this week. Sunderland will be looking to turn things around but with a poor road record together with Citizen’s solid home form, this could be easier said than done.

Soccer Betting Line:

Manchester City -1 -105 -185 3 O +120 U -140 2 O +105 U -125 Draw +285
Sunderland AFC +1 -115 +525 3 O +120 U -140 1 O Ev U -120 Draw +285

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Match Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time Saturday December 19, 2009
Venue: City of Manchester Stadium

Soccer Betting Verdict: Manchester City suffered only their second defeat on the season and most expect they will bounce back on Saturday convincingly. They have yet to lose a home match. Therefore, they are a good play to win outright at home at -185 (BetOnline odds). Their last home performance was a victory over Chelsea 2:1. Moreover, in their last six home matches they combined for 15 goals. So an added play is to take the team totals at Over 2 +105.

Sunderland are having all sorts of problems, winning just one of them. They can’t seem to score on the road. In their last six, they contributed four goals. It goes without saying, Sunderland to win is a long shot play. I would also add that they are unlikely to score against the Citizens considering how badly they have been misfiring lately. Recommended play is Under 1 -120 on the team totals.

Soccer Free Picks: Man City -185 and Over 2 +105 | Sunderland Under 1 -120