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Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United: Both Teams Got What They Earned

Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United (xG: 1.3-0.6). The numbers match the result.

0 - 0
xG: 1.3 - 0.6
SunderlandxG 1.25 β†’ 0 goals
1.25 xG left on the table
Manchester UnitedxG 0.62 β†’ 0 goals
0.62 xG left on the table
CURSD Verdict
Sunderland
-10
Fair 😐
Manchester United
+10
Fair 😐
May 9, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Sunderland 😐 Fair (-10) | Manchester United 😐 Fair (+10)

Sunderland created 1.25 xG. Manchester United created 0.62 xG. The scoreboard read 0-0. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatSunderlandManchester United
xG1.250.62
Goals00
Shots (on target)15 (4)11 (1)
Shots inside box96
Possession51%49%
Corners67
GK saves14
Fouls1212
Cards (Y/R)0/03/0

Verdict

- Sunderland created 1.25 xG, scored 0 - Manchester United created 0.62 xG, scored 0 - Manchester United GK made 4 saves - Sunderland: 9 shots inside box, 0 goals

CURSD Match Score: Sunderland -10 (Fair) | Manchester United +10 (Fair)

Neither team was significantly lucky or unlucky. The result reflects the balance of play.

Match Stats

SunderlandManchester United
0Goals0
1.3xG0.6
15Shots11
51%Possession49%
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