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

The Magpies emerged victorious when these clubs last faced each other.

Sunderland are all set to battle it out against Newcastle United in what is going to be their matchweek 16 fixture of the 2025-26 English Premier League. The Stadium of Light is going to witness this intense clash.

The Black Cats are coming in after facing a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Manchester City in their previous league game. It was a poor performance by them, and they will now be looking for a comeback here. Sunderland AFC are going to be the host for their next outing and will be looking to put up a strong performance here.

Newcastle United have performed decently in their last four games. Even though they were not at their best, the Magpies did not secure a negative result.

For their next one, they will be away from home, and it is not going to be an easy outing for them. The Eddie Howe-led side will be looking to come up with a strong strategy if they want to secure three points.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sunderland, England
• Stadium: Stadium of Light
• Date: Sunday, December 14
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06a.m. PT
• Referee: Darren England
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sunderland: D-L-W-D-L

Newcastle: L-W-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Granit Xhaka (Sunderland)

Granit Xhaka is one of the important assets for Sunderland. He regulates the ball really well in the midfield and can also create some innovative plays for his fellow teammates. In 15 Premier League appearances this season, he has five goal involvements.

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)

The 24-year-old Englishman will be yet again ready to lead his side in the attacking front. He is likely to trouble the opponent’s defence on multiple occasions. Anthony Gordon scored one of the goals for Newcastle United in their 2-2 draw against Leverkusen in the UCL.

He will now be keen to come up with a top performance in the English top division game.

Five #UCL goals so far this season for @anthonygordon 💫 pic.twitter.com/M0Th7Di8xr

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 12, 2025

Match Facts

• Sunderland have failed to secure a win in their last two games.
• Newcastle United are undefeated in their last four matches.
• The Black Cats have won three of their last five fixtures against the Magpies.

Sunderland vs Newcastle: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @12/5 Ladbrokes
• Nick Woltemade to score @19/10 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @5/2 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Sunderland will miss out on the services of Ajibola Alese, Habib Diarra, Leo Hjelde and Reinildo due to their injuries. Luke O’Nien is suspended.

Joelinton, Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, William Osula, Emil Krafth and Nick Pope are not going to be in action for Newcastle United. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 156

Sunderland won: 53

Newcastle won: 54

Draws: 49

Predicted Lineups

Sunderland predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Roefs (GK); Mukiele, Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume; Traoré, Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fée; Isidor

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Ramsdale (GK); Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Miley; Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are going to put up a strong performance as both are after a win here. The Premier League clash between Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United is most likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Sunderland 2-2 Newcastle

Telecast Details

India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

US: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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