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Sunderland vs Newcastle Predictions - Goals in the FA Cup Tyne-Wear Derby

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2024
Marc Thomas 04 Jan 2024
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  • Sunderland vs Newcastle tips for Saturday’s FA Cup match
  • The Black Cats have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 8 home matches
  • Can the North East rivals produce goals again in the FA Cup?
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Newcastle have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 matches (Getty Images)

Sunderland vs Newcastle Preview


Sunderland and Newcastle are unconvincing defensively and goals can come at both ends in the Tyne-Wear derby. Both sides will want to make a strong showing and over 2.5 goals and BTTS are likely.
  • Sunderland vs Newcastle Preview
  • Head-to-Head
  • Sunderland Form
  • Sunderland Injuries & Team News
  • Newcastle Form
  • Newcastle Injuries & Team News

  • Sunderland have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 7 home matches
  • Sunderland have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 8 home matches
  • Sunderland have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 7 matches against Newcastle
  • Newcastle have seen BTTS in their last 2 matches
  • Newcastle have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 matches

Head-to-Head


Sunderland and Newcastle have won 53 matches each and drawn 49 in 155 previous meetings.

Sunderland Form


New Sunderland boss Michael Beale recovered from a 3-0 home loss to Coventry in December. The new Black Cats manager has since led his side to a three-match unbeaten run. 

Sunderland beat Hull (1-0) and Preston (2-0) either side of a 1-1 draw at Rotherham in the festive period.

Alex Pritchard scored after 10 minutes in the win over Preston on New Year’s Day. Sunderland had 7-12 shots and Nazariy Rusyn netted a second just before half time. 

Sunderland Injuries & Team News


Winger Patrick Roberts is doubtful.

Defenders Niall Huggins and Dennis Cirkin are out. 

Midfielders Bradley Dack and Jay Matete are also out. 

Newcastle Form


Newcastle’s recent form has tailed off significantly and the Magpies have lost seven of their last eight matches. 

Eddie Howe’s side are on a four-match losing streak in all competitions. An EFL Cup penalties loss to Chelsea was followed by defeats to Luton (1-0), Nottingham Forest (3-1) and Liverpool (4-2). 

Newcastle were dominated at Anfield with just 0.91-6.67 expected goals. Alexander Isak and Sven Botman’s goals weren’t enough to prevent the heavy defeat.

Newcastle Injuries & Team News


Midfielder Sandro Tonali is suspended.

Forwards Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes are ruled out.

Defenders Elliot Anderson, Javi Manquillo and Matt Targett are also out.

Goalkeeper Nick Pope and midfield duo Joe Willock and Jacob Murphy are unavailable due to injury. 

Verdict

Sunderland and Newcastle will likely play to the occasion in this fierce derby clash. Both sides score goals and a high-scoring Tyne-Wear FA Cup grudge match is anticipated.

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