The Wear-Tyne Derby promises to produce a real thriller for the neutral as Sunderland take on Newcastle at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.
Sunderland have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season, following their promotion from the Championship via the playoffs, and remain just a few points outside of the top four but a 3-0 loss to Manchester City last week means that they have now won just one of their last six.
Newcastle head down the road on the back of a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. The Magpies have been inconsistent throughout the campaign but they have collected 10 points from their last four matches in the Premier League.
AllSportsPeople brings you the latest football tips for this clash in the Premier League, as well as how to get huge 50/1 odds for both sides to get a yellow card in the match today.
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Sunderland vs. Newcastle United Prediction: Who Will Win?
Regis Le Bris’ Sunderland are hoping to bid farewell to several key players heading to the CAF Africa Cup of Nations by taking three points but their form has dipped of late.
The Black Cats will look to get in the face of their arch-rivals which could help a slick Newcastle side on the counter-attack. We fancy Eddie Howe’s side to see off their local rivals.
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Head-to-Head: Sunderland vs Newcastle
- The most recent Wear-Tyne Derby came as recently as January last year as Newcastle ran out 3-0 winners in the third round of the 2023/24 FA Cup.
- That comprehensive victory for the Tynesiders ended what was a nine-match unbeaten run of form for Sunderland against Newcastle.
- Overall, the two foes have clashed on 156 occasions with a very even record whereby Sunderland have won 53 of those matches and Newcastle have come out on top in 54 games.
Sunderland vs. Newcastle: Form Guide
Sunderland – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Manchester City 3-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
- Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland (Premier League)
- Sunderland 3-2 AFC Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Fulham 1-0 Sunderland (Premier League)
- Sunderland 2-2 Arsenal (Premier League)
Newcastle – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-2 Newcastle United (UEFA Champions League)
- Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley (Premier League)
- Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
- Everton 1-4 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Olympique de Marseille 2-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
Sunderland vs. Newcastle Betting Tips
In a game that known for its ferocity, we have two midfields that have players with a reputation for getting stuck in such as Granit Xhaka, Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes.
Those three to be carded in the match (15/8 with BetVictor, 19/10 with Betway and 21/10 with Paddy Power respectively) are all worth keeping an eye on.
With Anthony Gordon finding form alongside Nick Woltemade and Harvey Barnes, we fancy Newcastle to punish a Sunderland side that could end up chasing the game.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Newcastle (9/1 with Bet365)
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Sunderland vs. Newcastle Team News
Sunderland Team News
- Club-record signing Habib Diarra has been closing in on a return to full fitness for a while and the Strasbourg midfielder could be involved this weekend.
- However, Mozambique international defender Reinildo is a doubt for this one as a result of a groin injury with Aji Alese also a confirmed injury absentee.
- Versatile defender Luke O’Nien is also sidelined for the Black Cats until New Year’s Day, following his red card received against City.
Newcastle Team News
- The return of Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall has been well-timed for Newcastle, especially with Kieran Trippier unavailable until the New Year.
- There are some question marks over the form of Aaron Ramsdale but the former Arsenal goalkeeper will continue in net as Nick Pope is out until Boxing Day.
- Sven Botman is a doubt for the visitors this week, alongside Joelinton, while Will Osula and Emil Krafth remain sidelined for Newcastle.
Sunderland vs. Newcastle Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how we think these two sides will lineup at the Stadium of Light today, with the in-form trio of Gordon, Woltemade and Barnes spearheading Eddie Howe's attack.
Sunderland predicted lineup to play Newcastle
Sunderland (3-4-2-1)
Roefs (GK) – Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete – Hume, Sadiki, Xhaka, Reinildo – Traore, Le Fee – Isidor
- Out: Alese
- Doubtful: Reinildo, Diarra
- Suspensions: O’Nien
Newcastle predicted lineup to play Sunderland
Newcastle (4-3-3)
Ramsdale (GK) – Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall – Guimaraes, Tonali, Miley – Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
- Out: Pope, Trippier, Osula
- Doubtful: Botman, Joelinton
- Suspensions: N/A
Sunderland vs. Newcastle Betting Odds
- Sunderland to win: 23/10 with SpreadEx
- Newcastle to win: 13/10 with AK Bets
- Draw: 12/5 with Ladbrokes
Bet Builder Tips: Sunderland vs. Newcastle
Our bet builder for Sunderland vs. Newcastle backs both teams to score and Newcastle to win, over 4.5 cards in the game and Anthony Gordon to have a shot on target which came to overall best odds of 7.02/1 with Paddy Power at the time of writing.
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How to watch: Sunderland vs. Newcastle Live Stream, TV Channel
Here’s all the key information for how to watch Sunderland vs. Newcastle.
- Date: Sunday, December 14
- Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports / Sky Go