Sunderland vs Newcastle United: match statistics
Sunderland vs Newcastle United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sunderland played against Newcastle United in Premier League (England). The game was played on December 14, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Sunderland has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Newcastle United has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sunderland scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.13. Newcastle United scores 1.40 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Sunderland's games and 67% of Newcastle United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 67%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Newcastle United has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.10 per game. Sunderland takes 9.6 shots per game, while Newcastle United takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Sunderland leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.87 goals per game after halftime. Newcastle United leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sunderland's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Newcastle United, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sunderland | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Newcastle United is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Sunderland · 2 pts / game - Newcastle United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Newcastle United is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Sunderland · 1.4 goals / game - Newcastle United
Sunderland is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Sunderland · 1.27 goals / game - Newcastle United
Sunderland scores in 67% of games (10 of 15 meczów), while Newcastle United keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).
Newcastle United scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sunderland
Over / Under - Newcastle United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Newcastle United is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Sunderland · 1.6 pts / game - Newcastle United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newcastle United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Sunderland | Liga | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 73% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Sunderland vs Newcastle United?
The Premier League match finished Sunderland 1:0 Newcastle United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sunderland vs Newcastle United?
Sunderland score 1.20 goals per game on average and Newcastle United 1.40. The Premier League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Sunderland's matches and 67% of Newcastle United's.
What form are Sunderland and Newcastle United in?
Over the last 5 games Sunderland have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Newcastle United 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sunderland vs Newcastle United?
The statistical background for Sunderland vs Newcastle United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.