Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Kick-off Time: 12:00 GMT / 14:00 (Local)
Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Where to Watch Online & TV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Sports Ultra HDR
- United States: NBC Sports / Peacock Premium
- Australia: Optus Sport
- Global: 20Bet Live Tracker (Real-time stats, live visualizers, and in-play odds)
H2H Statistics & Recent Form
The “Friendly Derby” is anything but friendly on the pitch. Historically, the two sides are deadlocked with 54 wins each and 50 draws across 158 meetings.
- Reverse Fixture: Sunderland won 1–0 at the Stadium of Light in December 2025.
- Recent Trend: Sunderland holds a remarkable “bogey team” status over Newcastle, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League meetings (7 Wins, 3 Draws).
- Newcastle Form: L-W-D-L-W (Coming off a bruising 7-2 defeat to Barcelona in the UCL).
- Sunderland Form: L-W-D-L-L (Struggling for goals lately, with three 1-0 defeats in their last five).
Team News & Lineups
Newcastle United:
Eddie Howe is facing a midfield crisis. Bruno Guimarães and Lewis Miley are confirmed out. Sandro Tonali is a massive doubt after limping off against Barcelona.
- Predicted XI: Ramsdale; Livramento, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Ramsey, Willock, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes.
Sunderland:
Regis Le Bris is sweating on the fitness of center-back Dan Ballard and midfielder Enzo Le Fée. Reinildo is expected to return to the starting XI to provide defensive stability.
- Predicted XI: Ellborg; Hume, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo; Diarra, Sadiki, Xhaka; Rigg, Brobbey, Le Fée.
BetVisionNow Expert Tips (Odds via 20Bet)
| Market | Selection | Odds (Approx.) |
| Match Result | Newcastle Win (1) | 1.65 |
| Double Chance | Sunderland or Draw (X2) | 2.20 |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | Yes | 1.75 |
The “Safe” Over/Under Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
While derbies can be cagey, Newcastle’s recent defensive displays (conceding 7 in one game) and their record of Over 2.5 goals in 13 of their last 17 home games suggest a high-scoring affair. Newcastle will push to erase the memory of their European exit, leaving gaps for Sunderland’s counter.
20Bet Special Tip: Sunderland +1.0 Asian Handicap (@ 1.85)
Sunderland has an incredible psychological edge in this fixture. Even if Newcastle wins, it’s rarely by a large margin. Backing Sunderland with a +1.0 cushion at 20Bet provides security if the match ends in a draw or a narrow Newcastle victory.
Player to Watch: Anthony Gordon (Anytime Scorer @ 2.60)
With Guimarães out, Gordon is the heart of Newcastle’s attack. Expect him to be the primary target for Ramsey and Willock’s creativity.
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