Sunderland v Newcastle Betting Odds – 20 August 2011

Sunderland v Newcastle betting odds for 20 August 2011 had this as a close game with Sunderland at 11/10 odds and Newcastle at 13/5.  The draw was listed at 9/4 at 888Sport.com.

Sunderland was getting 55 percent of the betting action while Newcastle was getting 21 percent, slightly less than the draw at 24 percent.

Backing Newcastle or the draw might make sense when one considers the historic rivalry between these two clubs and the price being offered.

Sunderland have only won on two of the last 21 occasions they've hosted their rivals since 1967.  Their only win in the last 13 league encounters against Newcastle was 2-1 at home in October 2008 (W1, D5, L7).

The problem with Newcastle is that they have only won three games in their last 19.

Value Index Appears Below

Here is the Gambling911.com value index:

Sunderland 11/10 – Poor

Draw 9/4 – Fair

Newcastle 13/5 – Fair

Bonus:  First Goalscorer Asamoah Gyan 9/2 – Fair Side Bet

- Alistair Prescott, Gambling911.com