Newcastle have won four of their last five meetings with Tottenham, although the Magpies were smashed 4-1 when the pair last clashed in North London; the ten encounters between the duo since the start of 2020 have produced 43 goals, meaning a goal is scored every 21 minutes on average.
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Will Newcastle United's winning streak continue? On Monday night, the Magpies swatted Manchester United aside at Old Trafford, with Alexander Isak and Joelinton on target in the first 20 minutes and, in truth, the 2-0 scoreline flattered the hosts, given that Newcastle could very easily have run riot in the first half. Nevertheless, this makes it five successive victories for Eddie Howe's team, ousting Brentford from the EFL Cup while also concluding 2024 with four league victories on the spin, scoring 16 times across these five wins.
As a result, the Toon Army have propelled up to fifth, which is expected to be enough to secure Champions League qualification. This is the first of two crucial visits to North London in just four days for Newcastle, also set to face Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final this forthcoming Tuesday. Ahead of that tie, will the traveling Geordies have another victory to celebrate?
In stark contrast to their visitors from the North East, Tottenham Hotspur are in terrible form, not going into their own League Cup semi-final against Liverpool with much belief at all. On Sunday, Spurs were held to a 2-2 draw by Wolves at home, falling behind early but then leading thanks to first half goals from Rodrigo Bentancur and then Brennan Johnson, only to concede three minutes from time.
This means Ange Postecoglou's side won just one of their seven league matches in December, their sole victory of the month coming at rock-bottom Southampton, while they fell behind in 15 seperate Premier League home games throughout 2024, a new calendar year record. The Lilywhites continue to languish in 11th and, following cup ties against Liverpool and Tamworth, their next two league fixtures are away at Arsenal and then Everton, so the pressure will only crank up further if they fail to collect three points here.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played:Â 171.
Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 74. Draws: 34. Newcastle United Wins: 63.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Having only just returned following a seven-match ban, Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended, after being shown his fifth caution of the campaign last Sunday. Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ben Davies, Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore and Richarlison all remain sidelined long-term while, to compound their defensive injury crisis, Destiny Udogie is now sidelined, having suffered a hamstring injury against Wolves. In some much-needed good news, Djed Spence can return following a one-match ban, while many Spurs supporters want to see teenaged centre-back Alfie Dorrington handed his full-Premier League debut, following a 13-minute cameo at St Mary's. Elsewhere, James Maddison hasn't started either of the last two games, but will he return to the lineup?
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-2-3-1): Forster; Spence, Gray, DrÄguÈin, Porro; Bissouma, Matar Sarr, Johnson, KuluÅ¡evski, Son Heung-min; Solanke.
Tottenham Hotspur Player to Watch vs Newcastle United
Dejan Kuluševski has seven goals and eight assists to his name this season, scoring in five successive appearances prior to Christmas, although the Swede is yet to net in five attempts against Newcastle.
Newcastle United Team News
Fabian Schär is suspended, having unnecessarily collected his fifth caution of the campaign on Monday. So, with Jamaal Lascelles and Emil Krafth sidelined and Sven Botman still being eased back to full-fitness, Lloyd Kelly will come in partnering Dan Burn for the very first time. Former Spurs defender Kieran Trippier has started the last two matches at right-back, but most envisage that Tino Livramento will get the nod this time following illness. Those disruptions to the back four aside, Eddie Howe's team is very settled, with the front six set to be unchanged from the rampant victory at Manchester United; Nick Pope and Callum Wilson are long-term absentees.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Livramento, Kelly, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Gordon, Isak.
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Alexander Isak headed home his 13th of the season at Old Trafford, scoring in a sixth successive Premier League fixture, while he's previously netted five times in four meetings with Spurs, including the winner when the pair last met in September.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Prediction
This clash guarantees goals, but we're backing Newcastle to collect all three points. Spurs' defensive injury crisis continues to be exacerbated every game, while the Magpies are on a roll, appearing unstoppable right now, with Tottenham ill-equipped to halt them:Â Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Newcastle United.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United in the Premier League?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United takes place on Saturday 4 January 2025, with kick off at 12:30 (GMT), 7:30 (EDT) & 4:30 (PST).