Sunderland vs Newcastle United: Analysis and Prediction of the FA CUP match

In this stage of the FA Cup, one of the most anticipated matches is the clash between Sunderland and Newcastle United, scheduled for Saturday, January 6, 2023, at the Stadium of Light. A significant occasion for both teams, with Newcastle looking to break a streak of three consecutive defeats.

Let's analyze the most interesting statistics for both teams:

Sunderland:
- In the last game on January 1, 2024, they defeated Preston North End with a score of 2-0.
- In the last 5 matches, they won 2 times, lost 2 times, and drew once. They scored an average of 0.8 goals per game and conceded 1.
- In the last 10 games, less than 3.5 goals were scored.
- More than 1.5 goals were scored in 19 of the last 21 home games.
- At least one team has not scored in 5 of Sunderland's last 6 matches.
- Less than 2.5 goals were scored in 5 of the last 6 matches.

Newcastle United:
- In the last game on January 1, 2024, they lost to Liverpool with a score of 4-2.
- In the last 5 matches, they won once, lost 3 times, and drew once. They scored an average of 1.4 goals per game and conceded 1.8.
- They have conceded at least 1 goal in the last 8 away matches.
- They have not won in the last 8 away matches.
- In the last 4 matches of Newcastle United in the FA Cup, less than 3.5 goals were scored.
- More than 1.5 goals were scored in 11 of the last 12 away matches.

Head to Head:
In the last direct confrontation on March 20, 2016, Sunderland and Newcastle United drew 1-1. In the last five direct clashes, Sunderland has won four times, Newcastle United has never won, and there has been one draw. The average goals scored by Sunderland is 1.8 per game, while Newcastle United has an average of 0.2 goals per game.

PROBABLE LINEUPS
SUNDERLAND
Bishop; Hume, Ballard, O'Nien, Alese; Ekwah, Neil; Pritchard, Bellingham, Clarke; Rusyn
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Karius; Livramento, Schar, Lascelles, Hall; Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Ritchie, Isak, Gordon

In conclusion, the match promises to be exciting, with Sunderland showing good form recently and Newcastle United seeking a turnaround.
BetMines predicts that both teams will score a goal.