Match Preview: Newcastle United vs Sunderland - prediction, team news, live stream

Tyne-Wear Derby: Newcastle United Host Sunderland in Crunch Clash

The highly anticipated Tyne-Wear derby is set to take place on Sunday, 22 March 2026, as Newcastle United welcome Sunderland to St. James' Park. With both teams looking to improve their standings in the Premier League, the stakes are high in this intense rivalry match. The current situation sees both teams dealing with injuries, but Newcastle United are predicted to come out on top.

Match Details

• Competition: England: Premier League
• Venue: St. James' Park, Newcastle
• Kick-off: 12:00 UK Time
• Referee: A. Taylor

Current Form

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Team News & Lineups

Newcastle United will be without key players Bruno Guimaraes, E. Krafth, L. Miley, and F. Schar due to injuries. S. Tonali is also questionable for the match. Despite these setbacks, Newcastle United's predicted XI is expected to be strong. On the other hand, Sunderland will be missing N. Angulo, J. T. Bi, R. Mundle, and B. Traore due to injuries. D. Ballard, W. Isidor, R. Mandava, N. Mukiele, and R. Roefs are all questionable for the match, making Sunderland's predicted XI uncertain.

Head-to-Head

The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-0 win for Sunderland. However, Newcastle United are predicted to turn the tables this time around.

Tactical Analysis

The key battleground in this match will be in the midfield, where both teams will look to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. Newcastle United's home advantage and strong attacking lineup are expected to give them an edge over Sunderland.

Match Prediction

Given the current form and team news, Newcastle United are predicted to win the match. The safest bet would be a double chance of Newcastle or draw, considering the intense nature of the Tyne-Wear derby. The final score is expected to be a closely contested one, with Newcastle United emerging as the winners.