FA Cup Preview: Sunderland vs Newcastle Prediction, Preview, and Odds (Jan 6)

• Huge Tyne-Wear derby headlines FA Cup third round weekend in England
• Newcastle will be the clear favorites in the betting to get the better of Sunderland

A standout tie in the third round of the FA Cup will take place at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, as Sunderland play host to local rivals Newcastle. There will be pressure on the visitors to get the win, as they will be the commanding favorites in the Tyne-Wear derby.

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How To Watch

• When: Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 7:45 a.m ET
• Where: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
• How To Watch: ESPN

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Sunderland
Draw
Newcastle

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Match Preview

One of the most intense rivalries in English soccer is reignited this weekend, as Newcastle United and Sunderland collide in the third round of the FA Cup. There will be huge pressure on Eddie Howe this weekend, as Newcastle’s form has dipped over the Christmas period. Their chances could be negatively impacted based on the fact that they are winless in their previous nine against Sunderland across all competitions.

Sunderland have also landed victories in each of the previous two FA Cup ties between these rivals. However, this will be the first clash between the rivals in the competition since the Black Cats landed a 2-0 win in the quarterfinal stage in 1955-56.

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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) January 2, 2024

Sunderland have a strong home record against the Magpies, having landed victories in each of the last three. However, the Black Cats have never recorded four straight home victories against the Magpies. Meanwhile, Sunderland have been knocked out of the FA Cup by Premier League opposition on each of their previous four occasions.

Newcastle’s record in the FA Cup would be a massive concern coming into the weekend, as the Magpies have suffered defeats in each of their last four. Meanwhile, they have crashed out in the third round in each of the last three seasons. Each of their previous two defeats at this stage have been suffered against sides in a lower division.

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Sunderland vs Newcastle Prediction

Newcastle’s poor record in the third round of the FA Cup is a huge concern. Meanwhile, Sunderland have bossed previous clashes between the sides. Therefore, a chance could be taken on the upset result, with the Black Cats upsetting the odds.

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