FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 24 October 2008 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 68 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 less than a year ago, in November 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 20 AprNewcastle Utd.2 - 0SunderlandPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While The Black Cats have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Newcastle Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Magpies have hit 8 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 9 points from their 8 games played so far, Newcastle Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 6 points from their 8 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland6141767
Newcastle Utd.60248132

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the The Black Cats to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Newcastle Utd. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.