Sunderland U21 and Newcastle U21 face each other on Friday 01.16.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a Premier League 2 U23 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sunderland U21's home ground, the Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sunderland U21 and Newcastle U21, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Sunderland U21 vs Newcastle U21
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Under 4.5 Goals
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Sunderland U21 preview
Sunderland U21 heads into the match with the following record in the Premier League 2 U23: in 9 matches, The Young Black Cats secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 0.78 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sunderland U21's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Sunderland U21 has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 19 goals, of which 19 were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, resulting in an average of 2.11 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Trey Ogunsugi, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ethan Moore has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Sunderland U21 has conceded 23 goals in the Premier League 2 U23 (an average of 2.56 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.56 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Newcastle U21 preview
Newcastle U21 comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Premier League 2 U23. They have secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.
Newcastle U21's attack has been highly effective, scoring 17 goals during this period. Of that total, 12 were netted in the Premier League 2 U23, with an average of 1.2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.31.
Newcastle U21's offensive system is led by Sean Neave, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Alfie Harrison. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 2.1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 32 goals in 13 matches, averaging 2.46 per match.
Head to head: Sunderland U21 vs Newcastle U21
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sunderland U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L D |
0.78 |
| Home | L W L L L |
0.6 |
| Away | L D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 20% | 25% |
| Goals | 4.67 | 5.2 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.11 | 2.2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.56 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 78% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 40% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.85 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.68 | 1.63 |
Newcastle U21
England - Premier League 2 Division One U23
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W L |
0.8 |
| Home | L W L L L |
0.5 |
| Away | L W D D |
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.3 | 4 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.17 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2.1 | 2.83 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 33% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.3 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.39 | 1.38 |
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