Sunderland's recent form shows a mixed bag, with three wins, five draws, and two losses in their last ten matches. Their performances haven't been consistently strong. Manchester City, on the other hand, boasts a record of eight wins and two losses in their last ten games, indicating a more stable but somewhat inconsistent form recently. In their last outing, Sunderland managed to secure a narrow advantage. Their recent displays have been quite commendable, suggesting a degree of stability in their performances. Goal-scoring has been a feature of their recent matches, with Sunderland's attacking capabilities looking impressive. Their key players have had ample rest, contributing to the team's offensive strength and guaranteed goals in recent matches, though they barely managed to win the last match. Looking at their head-to-head record, there have been a number of goals scored in their past encounters. Sunderland's current form is impressive, and although the gap isn't huge compared to their opponents, their recent performances appear to be more consistent. Manchester City's recent form is a little bit up and down. Considering all these factors, Sunderland appears to have a slight advantage heading into this match. They have shown resilience in their recent games, especially in hard-fought matches. Their overall performance has been commendable in the last few games. Manchester City has been trying hard this season, but their overall strength is still uncertain. Recommendation: Over 2.75 goals.