Newcastle set to face Sunderland in highly anticipated Tyne-Wear derby
Newcastle United will travel to their fierce rivals Sunderland for the first Tyne-Wear derby in seven years. The Magpies have been struggling recently, losing their last three games, and will be hoping for a strong performance at the Stadium of Light.
In their last match, Sunderland secured a 2-0 victory against Preston, displaying their current good form. On the other hand, Newcastle has been dealing with numerous injuries to key players throughout the season, impacting their performance.
Head-to-head record favors Sunderland in recent Tyne-Wear derbies
Sunderland has had the upper hand in the past five Tyne-Wear derbies, winning four and drawing one. Newcastle has not secured a win against their rivals since August 2011. The upcoming match presents an opportunity for Newcastle to break their winless streak.
Date, time, and venue
The Sunderland vs Newcastle match will take place on Saturday, January 6th at 12.45pm GMT. The game will be hosted at the Stadium of Light.
How to watch Sunderland vs Newcastle
The match will be broadcast live on ITV1. Fans can also stream the game for free through the ITVX app/website. Alternatively, SunSport's live blog will provide updates throughout the match.
Team News
Sunderland's Patrick Roberts is a doubt for the match after missing their previous victory due to injury. Full-back Dennis Cirkin has returned to training and could feature against Newcastle. However, Bradley Dack, Corry Evans, and Elliot Embleton will be unavailable.
Newcastle's Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson did not play in their recent game against Liverpool and may not recover in time for the Tyne-Wear derby. Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, and Sandro Tonali will also remain unavailable.
Match Odds
Sunderland – 3/1
Draw – 3/1
Newcastle – 8/11
These odds are courtesy of Paddy Power and were correct at the time of publication.
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