Preview: Newcastle United vs Sunderland Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Can Eddie Howe secure a win over Black Cats after getting eliminated from UCL and Carabao Cup?

St. James Park in Newcastle upon Tyne gears up to host the Matchweek 31 fixtures of the English Premier League, where the home team, Newcastle United take on Sunderland AFC

The Magpies are out of the Carabao Cup after a defeat to City in the semi-finals. They also bowed out of the UEFA Champions League after a humiliating defeat to Barca. Their form in the Premier League has been good, with two wins in the last two games.

The newly promoted side, Sunderland, did an excellent job of potentially saving them from the relegation fight. The Black Cats, however, have won just a solitary game in the last five games and lost three games. It will be interesting to see if Sunderland can get the better of already struggling Newcastle.

Kick-off:

• Location: Newcastle, England
• Stadium: St. James Park Stadium
• Date: Sunday, March 22
• Kick-off Time: 5:30 p.m. IST
• Referee: Anthony Taylor
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)

The English winger has donned jerseys of Leicester City, Barnsley and West Brom Albion before making a move to Newcastle in 2023. Since then, he has been mostly deployed as a second striker, but has been a regular starter after Isak’s departure. He has scored 5 goals so far in 29 PL games this term

Trai Hume (Sunderland)

The Northern Irish full-back has played for Linfield before making a move to the Stadium of Light. His presence from the flanks has been crucial for Sunderland. So far, he has made 30 PL appearances and given an assist too and will be keen to contribute in the next game too.

Match Facts

• George Holley is the leading goalscorer in this fixture from Sunderland
• Jackie Milburn is the leading goalscorer in this fixture from Newcastle
• Sunderland won the last game when these two sides last met

Newcastle United vs Sunderland AFC: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw – 4/6 with bet365
• Anthony Gordon to score – 4/7 with bet365
• Newcastle United 2-2 Sunderland AFC – 12/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Bruno Guimaraes and Lewis Miley will be the absentees for Newcastle United.

Nilson Angulo and Enzo Le Fee will be out for Sunderland in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 153

Newcastle won: 54

Sunderland won: 51

Draws: 48

Predicted Lineups

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ramsdale (GK); Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Ramsey; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes; Gordon

Sunderland predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ellborg (GK); Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume; Sadiki, Xhaka; Talbi, Diarra, Rigg; Brobbey

Match Prediction

We expect this game to end in a draw. Given Newcastle’s recent form out of the EPL and Sunderland’s solitary win in the last five games, there are high chances that the game will end in a stalemate.

Prediction: Newcastle United 2-2 Sunderland AFC

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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