Newcastle United vs Sunderland: match statistics
Newcastle United demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 53% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4). The hosts score an average of 1.87 goals per home game backed by a solid xG (1.7), confirming their offensive quality. Sunderland performs very poorly away from home – only a 20% win rate, a concerning 53% of matches without scoring, and a negative goal difference (-13). The visitors average just 0.53 goals per away match with an xG of 1.02, indicating serious issues in chance conversion. The form of both teams from the last five matches (Newcastle 1.4 PPG vs Sunderland 0.8 PPG) further supports a home victory. Possession statistics (52% vs 43%) and shots on target (5.67 vs 2.8) confirm Newcastle's dominance at their home ground.
Newcastle United vs Sunderland: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Newcastle United played Sunderland in Premier League (England). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Newcastle United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Sunderland: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newcastle United scores 1.43 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Sunderland scores 1.00 and concedes 1.17. League average: 2.74 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newcastle United 63%, Sunderland 43%. Over 2.5: Newcastle United 63%, Sunderland 40%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Newcastle United has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.15. Newcastle United: 13.1 shots per match, Sunderland: 9.6.
Match halves
Newcastle United: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.70. Sunderland: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Newcastle United: 76-90+ (12 goals). Sunderland: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.74 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Newcastle United demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 53% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4). The hosts score an average of 1.87 goals per home game backed by a solid xG (1.7), confirming their offensive quality. Sunderland performs very poorly away from home – only a 20% win rate, a concerning 53% of matches without scoring, and a negative goal difference (-13). The visitors average just 0.53 goals per away match with an xG of 1.02, indicating serious issues in chance conversion. The form of both teams from the last five matches (Newcastle 1.4 PPG vs Sunderland 0.8 PPG) further supports a home victory. Possession statistics (52% vs 43%) and shots on target (5.67 vs 2.8) confirm Newcastle's dominance at their home ground.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Newcastle United | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.32 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newcastle United is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Newcastle United · 0.8 pts / match - Sunderland
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 43% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Newcastle United · 1 goals / match - Sunderland
Sunderland is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - Newcastle United · 1.17 goals / match - Sunderland
Newcastle United scores in 77% of matches (23 of 30 matches), while Sunderland keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 matches).
Sunderland scores in 63% of matches (19 of 30 matches), while Newcastle United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (8 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Newcastle United
Over / Under - Sunderland
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Newcastle United · 1.13 pts / match - Sunderland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newcastle United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sunderland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Newcastle United
Sunderland
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Newcastle United | Liga | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.87 | 2.74 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 56% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 53% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 70% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Newcastle United 0 - 0 - 1 Sunderland. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Newcastle United vs Sunderland?
The Premier League match finished Newcastle United 1:2 Sunderland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Newcastle United vs Sunderland?
Newcastle United score 1.43 goals per game on average and Sunderland 1.00. The Premier League average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Newcastle United's matches and 43% of Sunderland's.
What form are Newcastle United and Sunderland in?
Over the last 5 games Newcastle United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Sunderland 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newcastle United vs Sunderland?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Newcastle United vs Sunderland: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.