Match preview

Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) host Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) at St. James' Park on Saturday 5 December, kick-off 15:00.

Newcastle United are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last five league games (scored 9, conceded 9). Sunderland are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 10).

The last league meeting, in March 2026, finished Newcastle United 1–2 Sunderland.

Varless AI expects around 1.7 goals for Newcastle and 1.2 for Sunderland, making Newcastle 48% to win, the draw 25% and Sunderland 27%.