The Magpies have won their last three matches in a row.
Ange Postecoglou’s side face a tough task against Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. The Lilywhites have struggled without their main defenders this season. Now they will be tested against strong opponents who are smashing goals regularly.
Tottenham Hotspur are going through a mess at the moment with the team making the worst possible start to a season. To make things worse, they will be now without several key defenders for this clash. Currently languishing in 11th spot in the Premier League standings, Ange Postecoglou will be feeling the pressure to change the results. However, their attacking play needs to be given credit for scoring the second-most goals in the league this season.
Newcastle United on the other hand are heading into this match in brilliant form winning four consecutive matches in a row. Their recent run of good form has seen them climb up to fifth in the table by three points. With Alexander Isak in fine form, they have all the tools to fight for the top four places. Defensive stability in recent matches has seen Eddie Howe’s side keep three clean sheets in a row.
Kick-Off:
Saturday, 4 January 2025 at 12:30 PM UK; at 6:00 PM IST
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Form:
Tottenham Hotspur (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-D
Newcastle United (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Players to Watch
Dominic Solanke (Tottenham Hotspur)
Dominic Solanke is starting to justify his price tag delivering some eye-catching performances lately. So far, the England international has six goals to his name in the league and is one of the reasons Tottenham Hotspur have scored the second-most goals in the league. In the last four matches in all competitions, Solanke has scored four goals and will be eyeing to add another here.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
Alexander Isak is coming into the tie in red-hot form having scored five goals in his last three matches for Newcastle United. The Swedish international has 12 goals this season so far while also providing another four assists. Isak has played a massive part in their recent good run of form scoring goals freely while also helping his teammates out. His poacher instinct in the opponent’s box and his off-the-ball movements have been a treat to watch this season.
Match Facts
Tottenham Hotspur played a 2-2 draw against Wolves in the last league game
Newcastle United secured an impressive 2-0 win over Manchester United in the last league game
Tottenham Hotspur have lost their previous three matches against Newcastle United
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United: Betting tips and odds
Tip 1: Tottenham Hotspur to score the opening goal– 1/2 with Sky bet
Tip 2: Newcastle United to win this game– 4/5 with William HILL
Tip 3: Alexander Isak to score anytime– 3/1 with bet365
Injury & Team News
Injuries have plagued the Lilywhites this season with several players out injured. They are without their first-choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and key defenders Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven for this clash. To make things worse, Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore, Richarliso, and Rodrigo Bentancur (suspended) are also set to miss this clash.
For Newcastle United, they are also dealing with the same injury issues. The injury list includes Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles, Nick Pope, and Fabian Schar (suspended); all set to miss this clash. Also, the pair of Emil Kraft and Sven Botman remain possible doubts for this clash.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 171
Tottenham Hotspur – 74
Newcastle United – 63
Draws – 34
Predicted lineup
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Forster (GK); Porro, Dragusin, Gray, Reguilon; Bissouma, Maddison; Johnson, Kulusevski, Son; Solanke
Newcastle United predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Dubravka (GK); Livramento, Kelly, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Match Prediction
While Tottenham Hotspur have struggled in recent matches, their opponents Newcastle United have been in sensational form lately. This game is going to have lots of goals and we expect Eddie Howe’s side to emerge victorious here and continue their good record against the Lilywhites.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Newcastle United
Telecast Details
India – Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar
UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports
US – NBC Sports
Nigeria – SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV