Sunderland (home)
- Sunderland and Newcastle should provide a gripping contest at the top of the English Premier League on Sunday with the Black Cats in 9th place on 23 points and the Magpies just one point behind on 22 in 12th from 15 games each. For those looking ahead, our Sunderland vs Newcastle prediction will be crucial in understanding how this rivalry may unfold.
- Sunderland are undefeated at home in the Premier League this season (4 wins, 3 draws from 7 games).
- Sunderland have 1 win and 1 draw in their last two English Premier League fixtures, with the win coming at home to AFC Bournemouth.
Newcastle (away)
Newcastle have won three, drawn one and lost just one of their last five in the English Premier League, two of those at home (2-2 with Tottenham and a 2-1 win over Burnley).
Sunderland
Sunderland have the consistent Wilson Isidor leading the line with four in 15 and Brian Brobbey has been in particularly fine form with two of Sunderland’s last six goals in the league.
Newcastle
Bruno Guimaraes has five goals in 14 English Premier League appearances this term and is the key man for the visitors.
Betting Insights
- Newcastle are 2.26 to win this derby while Sunderland are 3.54, which still leaves a few selection questions for the punter.
- With the hosts’ fortress reputation and Newcastle’s form, we can’t side with Howe’s Magpies with any real conviction here and will take the 1.99 on over 2.5 goals, which seems like an even bet for a Tyne-Wear derby that could be more attacking than expected. In addition, this Sunderland vs Newcastle betting tips article suggests looking at alternative markets for value.
Prediction
We will take the 1.99 on over 2.5 goals for this Tyne-Wear derby.
