Newcastle United vs Sunderland — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction

Premier League 2026/27Regular Season - 14
5 DecemberSt. James' ParkKicks off in 46d 19h 56m
Featured Prediction

Newcastle United to win

58%Moderate confidence
Newcastle United win58%
Draw24%
Sunderland win18%

Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.

Why the AI leans this way
Newcastle United enter this Tyne-Wear derby having drawn 2-2 with Liverpool at home in their opening fixture, while Sunderland lost 1-2 away at Ipswich Town — a result that underscores their poor away record of zero wins, one goal scored per game, and two conceded on the road.
Predicted final score
2 – 1

at 90 minutes · Newcastle United vs Sunderland

Updated 53 days ago · FootyPulse AI

Predictions update daily as new data comes in.

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The numbers behind it

A quick read on the shape of the match, straight from the FootyPulse model.

Predicted goals
0
2 for Newcastle United · 1 for Sunderland
Predicted margin
0
1-goal edge to Newcastle United
Match tempo
Balanced
Measured, decided by moments
Match closeness
Clear favourite
40-point gap — the favourite is strongly expected

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Key stats

Newcastle v Sunderland by the numbers

League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.

NewcastleSunderland
2-2-3League record (W-D-L)1-1-5
10 / 14Goals for / against6 / 14
8 ptsPoints4 pts
#11League position#19
1-2-1 at homeHome / away record0-1-3 away
0 of 5Clean sheets (last 5)0 of 5
Yoane Wissa (2)Top scorerBrian Brobbey (3)
Recent form

Every result, with the actual scorelines

Newcastle

LLWLD
  • L17 Oct 2026vs Aston Villa0–1
  • L12 Oct 2026at Coventry City1–4
  • W19 Sept 2026vs Hull City2–1
  • L14 Sept 2026at Leeds United1–4
  • D5 Sept 2026vs Bournemouth2–2

1W 1D 3L over 5 matches · 6 scored, 12 conceded · 0 clean sheets

Premier League 2026/27

Sunderland

LLLLD
  • L18 Oct 2026at Bournemouth0–2
  • L10 Oct 2026vs Brighton0–2
  • L20 Sept 2026at Man City3–5
  • L12 Sept 2026vs Arsenal0–2
  • D5 Sept 2026at Brentford1–1

0W 1D 4L over 5 matches · 4 scored, 12 conceded · 0 clean sheets

Premier League 2026/27

Goals per match, last 5 v last 5
Scored per match
Newcastle1.20
Sunderland0.80
Conceded per match
Newcastle2.40
Sunderland2.40
Head to head

Last 5 meetings

Newcastle 1 · 1 drawn · Sunderland 3

DateHomeScoreAway
22 Mar 2026Newcastle1–2Sunderland
14 Dec 2025Sunderland1–0Newcastle
6 Jan 2024Sunderland0–3Newcastle
20 Mar 2016Newcastle1–1Sunderland
25 Oct 2015Sunderland3–0Newcastle
AI Confidence Breakdown

Why the AI is confident

A look at the 58% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.

Recent Form
Low influenceBalanced

Newcastle United rating 1.0 vs Sunderland 0.8 across the last 5 matches.

Home Advantage
Medium influenceFavours Newcastle United

Newcastle United play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.

Match Scenarios

Beyond the headline prediction

Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.

Both Teams to Score
Probable

Projected 2-1 implies goals at both ends.

Possession Projection
Newcastle United ~65%

Prediction advantage suggests Newcastle United dictate the tempo.

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Newcastle United vs Sunderland prediction

Newcastle United enter this Tyne-Wear derby having drawn 2-2 with Liverpool at home in their opening fixture, while Sunderland lost 1-2 away at Ipswich Town — a result that underscores their poor away record of zero wins, one goal scored per game, and two conceded on the road.

Who will win Newcastle United vs Sunderland?

FootyPulse's AI predicts Newcastle United to win with a 58% probability.

When is Newcastle United vs Sunderland?

Kick-off: Saturday, 5 December 2026 at 15:00 UTC at St. James' Park.

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