Match preview

Sunderland (14th, 4 pts) host Newcastle United (9th, 8 pts) at Stadium of Light on Saturday 1 May, kick-off 15:00.

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

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

Varless AI expects around 1.5 goals for Sunderland and 1.4 for Newcastle, making Sunderland 39% to win, the draw 26% and Newcastle 35%.