Both teams to score – strong recent trend in both teams’ matches
A red card in the match – a derby match refereed by card-bearing officials
Anthony Gordon to be fouled 2+ times – fouled four times in last H2H
Super Sunday kicks off with one of the fiercest rivalries in English football, as Sunderland host Newcastle in the first English Premier League Wear-Tyne derby since 2015.
These two teams will carry the colours of two cities separated by 12 miles and two rivers, as they face each other in a rivalry which goes back to the days of the English Civil War.
Just one point separates the two sides in the 2025/26 English Premier League table, but to the shock of many, Sunderland remain above their local rivals.
The Black Cats have taken their return to the English Premier League by storm, tallying 23 points from their opening 15 matches.
However, manager Regis Le Bris’ side has won just one of their last six league matches, though it should be said that draws with Liverpool and Arsenal are included in that run.
They now face historic rivals Newcastle for the first time in the league since drawing 1-1 at St James’ Park, nine years ago.
The Magpies will return to the Stadium Of Light almost two years on from their 3-0 victory in the FA Cup third round.
It was the first time in seven matches that Newcastle managed to defeat Sunderland, though this time around, the derby is sure to be much less of a formality for manager Eddie Howe’s side.
Newcastle arrive at this weekend off the back of yet more late heartbreak, this time in Leverkusen, where they dropped points from a winning position for the seventh time this season.
What are the best bets for Sunderland vs Newcastle?
Both teams to score
All of Newcastle’s last seven matches across all competitions have seen both teams find the net.
Five of Sunderland’s last seven English Premier League matches have also seen this selection land.
A red card in the match
Admittedly, this is more of an educated guess rather than a statistic-based tip. But I physically don’t see how this match ends with 22 players on the pitch.
Referee Peter Bankes has awarded 14 fouls per game in matches involving Newcastle this season, whilst both he and VAR Stuart Atwell have awarded the most yellow cards in the English Premier League this season.
The hot-headed nature of a derby, combined with the above statistics and players like Joelinton and Granit Xhaka, sure to be involved, makes a red card a real possibility.
Anthony Gordon to be fouled 2+ times
The England winger has sprung back to life in recent games, netting three goals in his last three appearances.
He was fouled four times when the two teams met in the FA Cup back in January 2024 and will be a live wire off the left wing on Sunday afternoon.
Where can I watch Sunderland vs Newcastle?
| UK | Sky Sports/Sky Go app | 14:00 BST |
| US | UNIVERSO/Fubo | 9:00 EST |
What is Sunderland’s current form?
D-L-W-D-L
What is Newcastle’s current form?
L-W-D-W-D
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Sunderland and Newcastle?
6/01/24 – Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle (FA Cup – R3)
20/3/16 – Newcastle 1-1 Sunderland (EPL)
25/10/15 – Sunderland 3-0 Newcastle (EPL)
5/4/15 – Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle (EPL)
21/12/14 – Newcastle 0-1 Sunderland (EPL)
What is Sunderland’s predicted team?
Roefs – Mukiele, Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume – Traore, Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fee – Brobbey
Injured: Alese, Diarra, Hjelde, Reinildo
Doubts: None
Suspended: O’Nien
What is Newcastle’s predicted team?
Ramsdale – Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall – Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton – Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Injured: Krafth, Osula, Botman, Trippier
Doubt: Pope
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