The club from St James’ Park had a successful last season. They won the League Cup and finished fifth in the Premier League. This season, they are performing well in the Champions League—making it through to the playoffs, where they beat Qarabag with two wins in February. Against Barcelona, they managed only a home draw, but suffered a heavy defeat away. Before that, they also lost by more than a minimal margin to Manchester City in the cup. In the Premier League, they mostly remain mid-table, although they still have a chance to qualify for European competitions again. Notably, they managed to beat Chelsea away.
The team from the Stadium of Light returned to the Premier League after a long break—Le Bris, in his first year in England, led his new team to the Championship playoffs and won promotion. On the top level, especially at the start, the players also looked solid. However, in the most recent round they lost to Brighton. Additionally, there was a sensational 0-1 defeat to Port Vale in the cup.
Gordon and his teammates are showing balanced results: 1.43 goals scored and conceded per match. The newcomers play with less flair, but also maintain a relative balance: one goal scored and 1.17 conceded on average.
Previous matches: Newcastle United vs Sunderland
In 2024, in the cup, Newcastle confidently won away. But in December, their opponent avenged that defeat at home in the Premier League.
The home side have more arguments in their favor. We expect them to claim victory (odds – 1.65).
Newcastle United vs Sunderland: Key Statistics and Trends
Newcastle United have won one of their last four matches
63% of Newcastle’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.87
Sunderland have won two of their last six games
43% of Sunderland’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.17
Newcastle United vs Sunderland: Probable Starting Line-ups
Newcastle United are expected to play a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable line-up): Ramsdale – Hall, Burn, Thiaw, Trippier – Joelinton, Tonali, Ramsey – Barnes, Gordon, Elanga. Out injured: Krafth, Schär, and, crucially, Bruno Guimarães.
Sunderland are expected to play a 1-4-5-1 formation (probable line-up): Elborg – Hume, Alderete, Ballard, O’Nien – Geertruida, Sadiki, Le Fée, Diarra, Angulo – Mayenda. Out: Ta Bi and Traore.
