Sunday’s incredible offering of English football begins with the latest edition of the Tyne-Wear derby.
Newcastle host fierce rivals Sunderland at St James’ Park for the first time since March 2016, and the atmosphere promises to be electric.
Check out our full preview for this huge fixture, and we have picked out some sports betting tips based on the latest Premier League odds.
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Where can I watch Newcastle vs Sunderland in the UK?
Newcastle vs Sunderland will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 12pm UK time.
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Recent results
Newcastle’s Champions League dreams imploded on Wednesday night in the last 16, as Eddie Howe’s men lost 7-2 at Barcelona after drawing 1-1 at St James’ in the first leg.
It will serve as a blow to the squad’s confidence, though the Magpies won each of the last two in the Premier League vs Manchester United (2-1) and – more impressively – Chelsea (0-1).
Things have not been great for Sunderland of late. Regis Le Bris’ side were dumped out of the FA Cup by League One side Port Vale (1-0), and then suffered a loss to Brighton at home (0-1).
But the Black Cats’ previous two away Premier League matches are perhaps cause for some optimism, with a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth followed by a 1-0 victory at Leeds.
Head-to-head record
Sunderland won the reverse fixture 1-0 at the Stadium of the Light, and are unbeaten on their last five visits to St James’ Park – winning three of those matches!
Team news
Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, Fabian Schar and Emil Krafth remain out for Newcastle, while Sandro Tonali picked up an injury vs Barcelona and is expected to be unavailable here.
Romaine Mundle, Bertrand Traore and Nilson Angulo are long-term absentees for Sunderland, while the Black Cats have a number of key players flagged as doubts. Reinildo, Nordi Mukiele, Robin Roefs, Enzo Le Fee, Dan Ballard and Wilson Isidor are all in races against time to make the matchday squad.
Newcastle vs Sunderland Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Newcastle are heavy favourites to claim the win here, priced as low as 1.63. A Sunderland victory is at odds of 5.10, while the draw is 3.90.
Newcastle vs Sunderland Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.82
Newcastle’s defensive frailties were on show against Barcelona, and the Magpies have not kept a single clean sheet in the last seven home matches – with this BTTS selection landing in six of them. And Sunderland have scored at least once in three of the previous four Premier League games, so there is potential value to be had here.
Player to score or assist – Anthony Gordon @ 1.75
Gordon scored on each of his last two Premier League appearances vs Man Utd and Chelsea, and has three contributions in the previous five. Operating more as a No9 these days, and also Newcastle’s designated penalty taker, Gordon remains the standout candidate in this market.
Both teams to receive two or more cards @ 1.44
Tyne-Wear derbies have been few and far between in recent years, so this should be a fiery encounter. Nine yellow cards were brandished in the reverse fixture, and we would not be shocked to see a repeat performance in that regard on Sunday.
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