Sunderland vs Newcastle Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Sunderland vs Newcastle Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips

Match Details: 14 December, 2025 | Stadium of Light | Premier League | 14:00 GMT

The Tyne-Wear derby is finally back in the Premier League after a nine-year absence and we are expecting this renewal to be an absolute thriller on Sunday afternoon.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS

Sunderland vs Newcastle Predicted Lineups

Sunderland (5-4-1) Roefs, Hume, Alderete, Ballard, Geertruida, Mukiele, Le Fee, Sadiki, Xhaka, Traore, Isidor

Newcastle (4-3-3) Ramsdale, Livramento, Schar, Thiaw, Burn, Willock, Guimares, Ramsey, Elanga, Woltemade, Gordo

Sunderland vs Newcastle Form Analysis

The hosts come into this having yet to be defeated on home soil in the Premier League. Four wins and three draws is some going for a side that has just been promoted, scoring 14 goals in this time may I add. They will not be reminding about the last time Newcastle visited here but this is a great opportunity to put things right with a much stronger squad.

The visitors woes on the road brings concern, despite claiming a convincing victory at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last time out. Newcastle currently sit 12th in the league table but victory here could see them climb as high as seventh.

The previous matchups between the two have favoured the home side at this stadium, the result in the cup being an anomaly to what otherwise reads well for The Black Cats.

06 Jan 2024 // Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle

25 Oct 2015 // Sunderland 3-0 Newcastle

05 Apr 2015 // Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle

27 Oct 2013 // Sunderland 2-1 Newcastle

21 Oct 2012 // Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle

20 Aug 2011 // Sunderland 0-1 Newcastle

16 Jan 2011 // Sunderland 1-1 Newcastle

Sunderland vs Newcastle Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 80% confidence in a Both Teams To Score Bet. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Sunderland vs Newcastle Key Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS @ 2.20 Odds - We are siding with the value-bet in this one. The previous matchups, current form of both sides and tactical matchups justify confidence in this selection.

Sunderland vs Newcastle Key Players to Watch

Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) The Frenchman has proved that he is able to make the step up to the top flight, having scored four goals in the league this season.

Bruno Guimares (Newcastle) The Brazilian has scored in consecutive league matches for Newcastle and will not need reminding about what victory means in this matchup for the supporters.

Sunderland vs Newcastle Match Details

Referee: Peter Bankes

Broadcast: Sky Sports UHD / Sky Sports Main Event / NOW UK / Sky Go Extra / Sky Go UK / Sky Sports+ App

Stadium Information: Stadium of Light (49,000)