Sunderland vs Newcastle
6th January
kick off 12:30 Alexander Isak 1+ Shots on target
Alexander Isak 1+ SOT
With Callum Wilson sidelined with a calf strain, it looks like the big Swede will lead the line for The Magpies in their cup tie derby.
In the Premier League this year, Isak takes 2.32 shots on average. With a near 57% shot accuracy, resulting in 1.32 SOT on average.
Isak’s form is solid, managing at least one effort on goal in both of the fixtures on Boxing Day (vs Nottingham Forest) and New Year’s Day (away to Liverpool).
In games where he’s started and played at least 80 minutes, Isak has managed 1+ SOT in 6/9 Premier League games.
Against weaker opposition (Sheffield Utd, Burnley, & Luton), Isak averages 1.67 SOT and I would expect a similar performance against Newcastle’s Championship rivals.
Speaking of Sunderland, they allow 10.04 shots per game on average, with 3.54 efforts on goal.
In December 36% of shots on target faced by Sunderland came from a central striker, exactly where Isak is expected to line up in this game.
Considering Howe’s lack of options up top, Isak’s recent performances against weaker sides, and the Toon fans clamoring for a dominant result in the derby, Isak is expected to fire away in this one.
