At the Stadium of Light on 14 December 2025, Sunderland host Newcastle in a Premier League derby that brings together two sides separated by just a single point and arriving with growing confidence.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score – Yes
This derby sets up as a high-intensity contest where momentum and attacking intent should outweigh caution. With Sunderland strong at home and Newcastle showing a clear trend toward open, goal-filled away matches, goals at both ends appear highly likely.
Sunderland Thriving on Home Energy
Sunderland’s season has exceeded expectations so far, and their recent 3-0 defeat away to Manchester City has done little to change the overall positive impression. At home, they remain unbeaten after seven league matches, recording four wins and three draws. Notably, they have already taken points from strong opponents such as Arsenal and Aston Villa, highlighting their ability to compete with top sides at the Stadium of Light. The home crowd has played a major role in sustaining intensity and belief, making Sunderland a difficult opponent in this setting.
Newcastle Finding Rhythm on the Road
Newcastle arrive with renewed momentum, sitting just one point behind their rivals. After struggling for wins away from home earlier in the season, their recent 4-1 victory at Everton marked a clear turning point. That result extended an unbeaten run to four matches in all competitions and reinforced a growing attacking confidence. Newcastle’s away fixtures have become increasingly open, with their last seven matches on the road all producing more than two goals, and the most recent six seeing goals scored by both teams.
