Newcastle vs Sunderland betting tips
- Newcastle to win & both teams to score – 12/5 Betfred
- Anthony Gordon to score or assist – Evens BetMGM
Newcastle United take on Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby in the Premier League in Sunday’s early kick-off, with the Magpies looking to take a step towards European football next season (12pm, Sky Sports Main Event).
Eddie Howe’s side began the weekend in ninth, just two points above their local rivals and three behind seventh-placed Brentford in the league’s final European spot.
But while Newcastle have secured back-to-back wins over Manchester United and Chelsea in the league in recent weeks, a 7-2 loss at the hands of Barcelona could well dent their confidence ahead of one of the biggest games of their season.
Meanwhile, Sunderland are edging towards the end of a successful season on their return to the Premier League, with the Black Cats hunting a top-half finish after reaching the ‘magic’ 40-point mark with eight games to spare.
And Regis Le Bris’ side are now looking for their biggest result of the season so far as they look to add to the 1-0 win in the reverse fixture at the Stadium of Light in December.
Nevertheless, it’s the hosts who are heavy favourites ahead of the weekend, with football betting sites pricing Newcastle at 4/6 to win, versus odds of 4/1 for Sunderland to secure a famous victory.
Newcastle vs Sunderland prediction: Magpies to avenge December defeat
Newcastle could yet finish in the top five but it is looking unlikely at present, with Howe’s side needing to gain seven points on Liverpool with eight games to go as things stand.
Nevertheless, the Magpies could still finish in the top six or seven too, thereby securing a spot in next season’s Europa League or Conference League.
That means that there is still plenty to play for as they welcome Sunderland, and the Black Cats may even be harbouring their own European dreams if they can win at St James’ Park.
However, betting sites expect the Magpies to come out on top, with the hosts having won three of their last five Premier League matches compared to one win in five for Sunderland.
With three losses in their last five – including to Liverpool, Fulham and Brighton – it may be that the Black Cats are finally starting to struggle as they near the end of a long season.
In fact, Sunderland have won just two of their last 10 Premier League games, and were the victims of a shock FA Cup defeat to Port Vale earlier this month.
While Newcastle themselves only have three wins across their last five in the league, they’ve played each of Man City, Man Utd, and Chelsea in that span, and with home advantage on their side, they should prove too much for the visitors.
But while we think Newcastle will win on Sunday, we do think both teams will find the net at St James’, with the Magpies’ defence likely to be low on confidence after Wednesday and Sunderland kept one clean sheet in the last eight league matches.
Newcastle vs Sunderland prediction 1: Newcastle to win & both teams to score – 12/5 Betfred
Newcastle vs Sunderland tip: Gordon to strike against Black Cats?
Anthony Gordon has become the key man in attack for Newcastle this season, featuring both on the wing and down the middle for the Magpies after recent struggles for Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade.
While the England winger was briefly out due to illness, he has returned to great effect in the Premier League, with goals in each of his last two games as he helped his side to wins over Manchester United and Chelsea.
He will certainly feature against the Black Cats, and whether he is deployed on the wing or down the middle, he will carry most of the attacking burden for his side, so we’re backing him to get a goal or assist on Sunday.
Newcastle vs Sunderland prediction 2: Anthony Gordon to score or assist – Evens BetMGM
Newcastle vs Sunderland team news
Newcastle vs Sunderland predicted line-ups
Newcastle XI: Ramsdale; Trippier, Botman, Thiaw, Hall; Ramsey, Joelinton, Willock; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.
Sunderland XI: Roefs; Geertruida, Ballard, Alderete, Hume; Sadiki, Xhaka; Talbi, Le Fee, Rigg; Brobbey.
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