Match Details
The upcoming match between Sunderland and Newcastle is scheduled to take place on January 6, 2024, at the Stadium of Light. This match will be part of the FA Cup’s 3rd Round. The odds currently favor Newcastle with a betting line of 1.77 for an away win.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Sunderland and Newcastle have a long-standing rivalry in English football. In their previous eight encounters, Sunderland has emerged victorious four times, while Newcastle has only managed one win. Three matches ended in draws.
Goals have been relatively scarce when these teams face each other, with only two out of eight matches featuring three or more goals scored. However, it is worth noting that Sunderland won both those high-scoring games by a margin of three goals.
Team Form: Sunderland
Sunderland has shown mixed results recently in various competitions. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won three games, lost two, and drawn one. They have scored five goals while conceding the same number.
In their most recent Championship fixture against Preston, Sunderland secured a comfortable 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Aiden Pritchard and Nikita Rusyn.
As for their current league standings in the Championship competition, detailed information is not available at this time.
Team Form: Newcastle
Newcastle’s away form has been less than stellar recently. Out of their last six away matches in all competitions, they have only managed to secure one victory while suffering four defeats and drawing once. They have scored seven goals but conceded eleven during this period.
Their most recent Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest ended in disappointment as they were defeated 3-1 despite taking an early lead through Alexander Isak’s goal.
Regarding their current league position in the Premier League, specific information is not available at the moment.
Key Players
Sunderland’s standout player in recent matches has been Aiden Pritchard, who has contributed with goals and assists. His creativity and ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Sunderland’s attacking prowess.
Newcastle’s hopes may lie with Alexander Isak, who has been their primary goal scorer in recent games. Isak’s clinical finishing and ability to create opportunities could pose a significant threat to Sunderland’s defense.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performance, Sunderland has displayed more consistency than Newcastle. However, Newcastle possesses a stronger away record despite their recent struggles.
Both teams have shown vulnerabilities defensively, with Sunderland conceding an average of one goal per game in their last six matches while Newcastle have struggled even more by conceding almost two goals per game during this period.
Prediction: Sunderland 1 – 1 Newcastle
Considering both teams’ current form and historical head-to-head records, it is likely that this match will end in a draw. Both teams have shown defensive frailties recently but possess attacking threats capable of finding the back of the net. As such, a scoreline of 1-1 seems like a plausible outcome for this FA Cup encounter between Sunderland and Newcastle at the Stadium of Light.
