Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October

[western skies]

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[Mustafa]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October Based on the head to head meetings between these two sides I guess goals is the way to go, especially Both to Score, which is available at above 2.10., or my favourite in Man.City home games, namely Highest Scoring Half: 2nd @ 2.00.

[Aidymac]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October *Manchester City -1.5AH @ 1.86 Betfair* Althought City were shocking last night against Dortmund, i can see nothing but a comfortable win for them here. Even if they play bad, i still reckon they will win by 2. City are undefeated in their last 32 games at the Etihad, and are a formidable force at home when you look at the results. They will be very eager to get their season back on track after several very lacklustre games, and only for Joe Hart last night they would have been hockeyed, and were very lucky to get a draw from the game. Sunderland have not won any of their last 10 matches away from home, and although they are a dogged team under O'Neill, Aguero and co should have too much class for them. Tevez and Aguero may start up front, and if so i think City will score at least 3 goals. Richards and Maicon are expected to be back for the defence which are needed boosts for them.

[guthrie8394]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October In my opinion, Sunderland have been the worst team in the Premier League so far, with the exception of Reading. Fletcher's goals have bailed them out, and the red card for Wigan was a massive help as well. Wigan could've easily won that game if they'd taken the chances that came their way. Sunderland seem to have been under the cosh for long periods in all of the games they've played so far, but somehow keep escaping because Fletcher is taking the chances that come his way while the opposition are far more wasteful. That can't continue over a long period unless Fletcher is the new Messi/Ronaldo. Manchester City to me look a pale shadow of what they were last season though. They were decent at Fulham, but other than that have struggled badly. They were a great bet to win -1.5 goals at home against most teams last season, but I can't quite put my finger on what is going wrong. Kompany looks below his best and he is having to adjust to playing alongside Nastasic, which is possibly unsettling the team. I can't believe how many chances Dortmund had in midweek; if they'd score four or five City couldn't really have said they didn't deserve it. Therefore you can't really back City with any confidence, but depending on team news perhaps Over 2.5 or 3.5 goals isn't the worst bet ever.

[Mojojo]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October

Based on the head to head meetings between these two sides I guess goals is the way to go' date=' especially Both to Score, which is available at above 2.10., or my favourite in Man.City home games, namely Highest Scoring Half: 2nd @ 2.00.[/quote'] What happens if there is an equal number of goals in both halves? Is the bet lost or is it void?

[sajtion]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October i can't see sunderland going all out at man city again like last year. it was one off when martin o neill took over and he must have thought let's give man city a game but most of their games this season so far have been very cagey and under. man city is just mixing and changing too many players in the team and they haven't got a solid eleven players. they don't seem to have a settled style or formation of play and its causing quite a confusion in the team but if they get serious like they can, should win this by at least three goals.

[Mustafa]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October

What happens if there is an equal number of goals in both halves? Is the bet lost or is it void?

The bet is lost since there are 3 options available in the Highest Scoring Half: 1) 1st Half; 2) 2nd Half and 3) Draw.

[Mustafa]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October Man.City have a strong attack, however the fact that they have failed to keep a clean sheet this season stops me from backing them on a handicap. Sunderland failed to score only in their opening game against Arsenal, which ended 0-0. Last 3 games at Ettihad against Sunderland finished 3-3, 5-0 and 4-3. Based on the above I expect Man.City to win and I can see goals in this game as well. Over 3.5 Goals is @ 1.60, which means that the bookies believe that score 3-0 is more likely than 2-1, which in my opinion is not likely based on the Citizens' form at the moment. Both to Score @ 2.10 (3 units) ​Bet365

[Jase82]

They were a great bet to win -1.5 goals at home against most teams last season' date=' but I can't quite put my finger on what is going wrong.[/quote'] Maybe it's because they sold de Jong and replaced him with jack Rodwell? I personally think complacency is an issue, as well as having a team bursting with huge egos. Letting Tevez come back in wasn't a smart move IMO. On top if that I don't think Mancini is that great a manager. Lots of reasons, but they can still afford to be awful because they have the better players, and can afford to drop off a bit. I agree both to score seems the obvious bet here, and am surprised to see it at over evens. Especially with the kind of form Steven Fletcher is in.

[banker101]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October

Man.City have a strong attack, however the fact that they have failed to keep a clean sheet this season stops me from backing them on a handicap. Sunderland failed to score only in their opening game against Arsenal, which ended 0-0. Last 3 games at Ettihad against Sunderland finished 3-3, 5-0 and 4-3. Based on the above I expect Man.City to win and I can see goals in this game as well. Over 3.5 Goals is @ 1.60, which means that the bookies believe that score 3-0 is more likely than 2-1, which in my opinion is not likely based on the Citizens' form at the moment. Both to Score @ 2.10 (3 units) ​Bet365

Just checked oddschecker and Stan James are offering this market @ 2.40

[kevshat]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October 3pts Man City to win by 1 goal 3/1 Ladbrokes The timing of this game isn’t ideal for Man City. Having played in the Champions League on Wednesday night the last thing they needed will have been a Saturday lunchtime game but that’s what they’ve got. They didn’t just play in the Champions League in midweek they were given a real runaround and we might see the effects of that in this match. I still think City will win but I think they may only edge a tight looking game. Full preview here: http://www.punterslounge.com/man-city-vs-sunderland-betting-man-city-can-end-sunderland-s-unbeaten-record-in-saturday-lunchtime-game

[RedDevil92]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October Yaya Toure limped off at the end of the Champions League match against Dortmund. Mancini played down fears he could be out but still the possibility that he will miss this is there. Also Javi Garcia was substituted due to an injury. Sunderland did very well last season at the Etihad and I think MON is able to field a team that can nick a point at a poor playing City. They weren't very creativ against Dortmund with the visitiors being much better. They were lucky to have Hart between their posts and that wasteful manner of Dortmund regarding their chances.

[blackcrow]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October Sunderland +1.5 @ 2.04 pinnacle Man City have not been at their fluid best and that was even more evident midweek where they had to be thankful for a late penalty to draw with Borussia Dortmund. Where they had been dominant at home last season, that has not been the case so far this season, as they have beaten Southampton 3-2, beaten QPR 3-1 (with Tevez scoring the third goal in the 92nd minute) and Arsenal 1-1. In their other games, they drew 2-2 away to Liverpool, 1-1 at Stoke and beat Fulham 2-1, so they have not been able to put teams awy like they had last season. Sunderland have a win and four draws so far, and they will not be easy to beat here, as Mancini will probably tinker with the line up again after playing a CL game only three days ago. Even if he plays his first team, they are sure to be tired and given that O'Neill will instruct his players to close them down quickly, then hard to see them getting into their rhythm. Sunderland have done reasonably well at Man City, drawing 3-3 last year (leading 3-1 but copped two goals in the last ten minutes), losing 5-0 the year before and losing 4-3 in 2009, so twice in their last 3 meetings they have not been blown out. Like them to keep it close, and even if they do end up losing, doubt that it will be by two or more goals 16-20 (+0.24)

[mcvicar187]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October First post on this superb site, On this match i'm going to go with over the over 2.5 cards market, As i think 3 or more cards will be easy dissed out. Adam Johnson gave an interview telling young starlets not to join city as you won't get no game time (sour grapes mmm?) I'm sure this will have "ruffled a few feathers" in the manchester city camp and they will not to pleased to hear Johnson's words. Good luck folks :hope.

[miltonfairweather]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October I'm tempted by the draw. Man C will be tired from their battering mid week and O'Neil will have them fired up for this one; he normally gets the best out of his players against the bigger teams. The way Man C are they always seem to get a jammy goal here and there to salvage something so I think the draw is the way to go. Also, Adam Johnson will have a point to prove and I can see him playing a blinder. With him and McClean they should be able to get at a Man City defence lacking in confidence.

[RedDevil92]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October I would rather take Sunderland on Handicaps as City is still good but far away from their brilliant form of the last season.

[NineWays]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October 20pts - Both teams to score @ Bet365 (EVENS) After there poor performance midweek in the CL. It's not rare for teams to bonce back. I reckon city have the win, However i'm very confident in a goal being conceded by both teams.

[Fedar]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October I am backing Sunderland on handy here! City's shape has been consistently bad after the end of the season, although they managed to get many late successes. I just check the line-ups and see that City are starting with Barry and Milner. No bad feelings for these guys, but whenever they are together on the field, City's creativity, technique and speed drops twice. They might be good option when playing away from home to the likes of Real Madrid, but I don't consider them wise choice, when you must break down a well-organized and packed Sunderland's defense and midfield at home. Whenever I watched City with Milner or/and Barry on the pitch, their attacking efficiency dropped substantially. Martin O'Neil is a specialist in causing troubles to big teams both at home and away. His teams always cause threat to the favorites, because they play organized football and are stable in the back. A brief look at the coefficients tells me that bookies expect to City to score two goals. The price for over 1.5 this is 1.40, while for over 2.5 it jumps to 2.20. On the other hand, they consider it equally likely for City to concede a goal or to keep a clean sheet. I also don't think City will manage to get more than two goals, and think it is very likely that they will concede. On the other hand, I don't see an early goal here, so most likely, if City score first, I expect it to be bewteen 40-60 minute. Knowing the situation Mancini is in, and the mentality he's been showing lately, I am confident that he wants to get the victory at any price and with any result. All that matters for him this afternoon is three points, so it is very likely that he will bring his team back if they take the lead after the first half. Sunderland +1.5 @ 2.00 (b365)

[Mustafa]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October Did anyone win anything here? :(

[sajtion]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October

i can't see sunderland going all out at man city again like last year. it was one off when martin o neill took over and he must have thought let's give man city a game but most of their games this season so far have been very cagey and under. man city is just mixing and changing too many players in the team and they haven't got a solid eleven players. they don't seem to have a settled style or formation of play and its causing quite a confusion in the team but if they get serious like they can' date=' should win this by at least three goals.[/quote'] spot on :)

[blackcrow]

Re: Man City v Sunderland > Sat 6 October

Sunderland +1.5 @ 2.04 :(

16-21 (-0.76)