FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 19 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Sunderland fixture

Sunderland pack their bags to visit Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 70 games played, The Black Cats have recorded 21 wins, and Newcastle Utd. have come away with 30 victories.

The previous match played between the two at St. James' Park was within the last three years, in October 2005, as the Magpies edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 10 NovSunderland1 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Sunderland have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Black Cats have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Newcastle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 39 points from their 34 games played so far, Sunderland find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 36 points from their 34 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.632110511
Sunderland6303769

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Sunderland only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at St. James' Park will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Sunderland Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.