The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Newcastle United lock horns with Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur side in an important encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Preview
Newcastle United are currently in fifth place in the Premier League standings and have been in impressive form so far this season. The Magpies eased past Manchester United by a 2-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, are in 11th place in the league table at the moment and have not been at their best this season. The North London outfit played out a 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Tottenham Hotspur have a good historical record against Newcastle United and have won 74 out of the 171 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Newcastle United's 63 victories.
Tottenham Hotspur have won two of their last three matches at home against Newcastle United in the Premier League - as many victories as they had achieved in the seven such games preceding this run.
Newcastle United have won four of their last five matches against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League - as many victories as they had achieved in the 15 such games preceding this run.
Newcastle United could secure a Premier League double over Tottenham Hotspur for the second time in their last three seasons.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Prediction
Newcastle United have been in excellent form over the past month and will look to make the most of their purple patch. Alexander Isak has been sensational for the Magpies and will look to make his mark this weekend.
Tottenham Hotspur have a strong squad at their disposal but are yet to hit their stride in the Premier League this season. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw in this match.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Newcastle United to score first - Yes