Sunderland vs Newcastle United: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 14 Dec '25)

Prepare yourselves for a Premier League showdown at the sun-drenched Stadium of Light, shining brightly over Sunderland this coming Sunday, December 14th, 2025. As Sunderland and their old-time rivals, Newcastle United, prepare to knock boots, we dive into a dizzying world of stats and predictions that'll leave you as dizzy as a football after a hat-trick celebration.

In their last three encounters, these two storied teams have both had their moment in the sun, each grabbing a cheeky win and agreeing on a peaceful stalemate in the third. Yet, the most recent dance between these teams had Newcastle spinning Sunderland like a record with a 3-0 victory, which left the Sunderland fans glummer than a rainy day in the Northeast.

Speaking of recent ACT-iVITIES, Sunderland trundled into this match on the back of being thoroughly whomped by Manchester City 3-0, while Newcastle is skipping in with the joy of a 2-1 victory over Burnley. Currently, Sunderland swaggers in 7th spot in the domestic standings, and Newcastle follows, lurking in 11th. In the duel of the dancing feet, Sunderland’s W. Isidor is sashaying to the tune of 4 goals, while Newcastle's B. Guimarães is orchestrating play with 2 assists, sharing apples like a generous fruit vendor.

In the player ratings spotlight, Granit Xhaka dazzles brightest for Sunderland with a score that would even impress the strictest schoolteacher at 7.37, followed closely by sidekicks Robin Roefs and Daniel Ballard. Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães holds the crown at 7.39, closely tailed by the determined duo of Fabian Schär and Malick Thiaw. Meanwhile, Sunderland’s unscripted samba style brings possession rates of 42%, outshined by Newcastle who prances around with the ball 51.33% of the time.

When it comes to corner kicks, Sunderland’s corner collection is averaging at 3.6 per match. Newcastle, with a slightly more hoarding nature, scoops up an average of 6.13. On the disciplinary front, Sunderland has amassed more yellow cards than a hyper toddler with a coloring book — 28 in total — and both teams share a love for the dramatic red cards with two a piece. Despite their collective tendency to cause referees headaches, they've both managed to concede just 2 penalty goals. With such thrilling stats, it's as vital as it is mind-bending to predict the outcome.

Given these narrative crumbs, one might predict Newcastle will dance away with the victory, but with these feisty Northeast neighbors, you never truly know. So, grab your vuvuzelas and stay tuned, football fans, for this match promises entertainment more exciting than a halftime freebie!