FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 09 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v Newcastle United fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain Newcastle United at Stadium Of Light at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 67 games played, The Black Cats have recorded 22 wins, and Newcastle Utd. have come away with 20 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium Of Light was just last season, in April 2006, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 17 AprSunderland1-4Newcastle Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sun 23 OctNewcastle Utd.3 - 2SunderlandPREM
2002/2003Sat 26 AprSunderland0 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 21 SepNewcastle Utd.2 - 0SunderlandPREM
2001/2002Sun 24 FebSunderland0 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
2001/2002Sun 26 AugNewcastle Utd.1 - 1SunderlandPREM
2000/2001Sat 21 AprSunderland1 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Newcastle Utd. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Magpies have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 12 matches. Newcastle Utd.'s 17 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland60247122
Newcastle Utd.62049146

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the The Black Cats. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Newcastle Utd. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.