Sunderland U21 vs Newcastle U21 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Sunderland U21 vs Newcastle U21 Prediction: 2-2

Sunderland U21 vs Newcastle U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.

This Sunderland U21 vs Newcastle U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Sunderland U21's Last Match – Colchester U21 vs Sunderland U21

Sunderland U21 will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-4 England U21 Premier League Cup defeat at the hands of Colchester U21 on December 22. In that match, Sunderland U21 recorded 51% possession, firing 5 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Colchester U21	49%	0 (6)	-	38
Sunderland U21	51%	0 (5)	-	27

Newcastle U21's Last Match – Newcastle U21 vs Benfica U21

Newcastle U21 must win to recover from their recent 0-5 Premier League International Cup defeat against Benfica U21 on January 13 and regain momentum. In that match, Newcastle U21 had 40% possession and 1 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Newcastle U21	40%	0 (1)	-	17
Benfica U21	60%	0 (7)	-	43

Sunderland U21 vs Newcastle U21 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Sunderland U21 are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Newcastle U21 average 0.4 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.

Sunderland U21 Fixtures

Newcastle U21 Fixtures