Preview & Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United

Expect a closely contested battle between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in this Premier League clash on 4th January 2025. Historically, these two sides have been evenly matched with Tottenham holding a slight edge in victories (15) compared to Newcastle’s 14 wins in their last 33 encounters.

Newcastle’s recent good form away from home could pose a challenge for Tottenham, whose home performances have been average this season, securing just 1.4 points per game. On the other hand, Newcastle has slightly outperformed expectations with 1.5 points per game on their travels. This suggests the Magpies could exploit any defensive lapses from Spurs, similar to their win in the last meeting where they emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

Given the fact that matches between these two sides have historically been high-scoring, averaging 3.36 goals, and with both teams finding the net 67% of the time, we could be in for an entertaining game. While Tottenham may have the advantage of playing at home, Newcastle’s effective away strategy makes a draw a more likely outcome. However, goals from both sides should be expected in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Insights

• Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have a nearly even head-to-head history with Tottenham winning 15 out of 33 matches and Newcastle winning 14.
• Their last meeting ended in a win for Newcastle United with a score of 2-1 against Tottenham Hotspur.
• The matches between these two teams have a high goal average of 3.36 per game.
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has occurred 67% of the time in past meetings, indicating a likely competitive match.
• Tottenham has an average home performance with 1.4 Points Per Game this season.
• Newcastle has shown better away performance than Tottenham’s home with 1.5 Points Per Game this season.
• Tottenham currently shows average home form, meaning they may potentially struggle without significant improvement.
• Newcastle United are generally performing well in away games this season, which could be advantageous in the upcoming match.

Match Forecast

• The match is likely to see both teams exploiting the wings due to the strengths of attacking down the flanks.
• Tottenham may create significant scoring opportunities using through balls, challenging Newcastle’s defense.
• Newcastle also has a strong ability to create chances using through balls, which could cause trouble for Tottenham’s weak defending against such plays.
• Given Tottenham’s vulnerability to counter attacks, Newcastle may capitalize on this weakness, especially if they manage to draw Tottenham upfield.
• Tottenham might struggle to protect a lead if they go ahead, given their known weakness in this area, which will be an advantage to Newcastle.
• Newcastle may face issues with offsides while trying to execute through balls, taking into account their weakness in avoiding offsides.
• Both teams have a preference for attacking down the right, possibly leading to congested play on that side of the pitch.
• Tottenham’s approach of controlling the game in the opposition’s half with short passes could limit Newcastle’s effective usage of counter-attacking.
• Aerial duels could be a challenge for Tottenham, potentially benefiting Newcastle in set piece situations.
• Both teams may play non-aggressively, leading to fewer fouls and a focus on technical plays over physical confrontation.

Match Facts

• The most frequent scoreline between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United is 1-2, occurring 10 times.
• Out of the last 30 home games for Tottenham Hotspur against Newcastle United, Tottenham has secured 17 wins, drawn twice, and lost 11 times, with a goal difference favoring them at 55-33.
• In their last 63 encounters, both teams have won 27 games each, with 9 matches ending in a tie. The overall goal difference slightly favors Tottenham at 100-99.
• In the previous season, the matches ended 4-1 to Tottenham at home and 4-0 to Newcastle at home.
• Newcastle United are currently on a 4-match winning streak in the Premier League.
• Tottenham Hotspur scores 24% of their goals between the first 15 minutes of a match.
• Newcastle United scores 28% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minute.
• Newcastle United has achieved a 5-match winning streak.
• Tottenham Hotspur failed to score in just 1 out of their 10 home Premier League matches this season.
• Newcastle United failed to score in just 1 out of their 10 away Premier League matches this season.
• James Maddison leads Tottenham Hotspur in goals with 8, while Alexander Isak tops Newcastle United’s chart with 12 goals.
• Son Heung-min and Jacob Murphy are the top assisters for Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, respectively, each with 6 assists.
• Yves Bissouma of Tottenham Hotspur has received 5 yellow cards, while Joelinton of Newcastle United has 6.
• Tottenham Hotspur were 5th in the league table a year ago with 36 points, and currently, they are 11th with 24 points.
• Newcastle United has scored in each of their last 8 matches consecutively.
• Tottenham Hotspur wins the first half 34% of the time, whereas Newcastle United does so in 48% of their matches.
• Newcastle United won their most recent encounter with Tottenham Hotspur by a margin of 1 goal.
• When Tottenham Hotspur leads 1-0 at home, they secure victory in 58% of those games.
• When Newcastle United leads 1-0 away, they win 92% of their matches.
• Tottenham Hotspur manages to win 50% of their matches when trailing 0-1 at home.
• Newcastle United wins 14% of their away matches when they are down 1-0.
• Newcastle United exhibits superior Premier League performance compared to Tottenham Hotspur.
• Newcastle’s performance in the last 5 matches surpasses that of Tottenham Hotspur.
• Newcastle United has only lost 1 out of their last 5 encounters against Tottenham across all competitions.
• Over the past 5 meetings, Tottenham has won once, Newcastle thrice, with one ending in a draw.
• Newcastle United has been defeated only once in their last 5 Premier League clashes with Tottenham.
• Tottenham Hotspur averages 1.4 goals per match against Newcastle, while Newcastle averages 2.8 goals against Tottenham.
• Matches between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United average 4.2 goals.
• The average number of first-half goals in matches between Tottenham and Newcastle is 2.4.
• Tottenham Hotspur scores an average of 2.11 goals at home, whereas Newcastle United nets 1.76 goals per away match.
• A year prior, Newcastle United were 9th in the standings with 29 points; now, they are 5th with 32 points.
• Newcastle United have maintained clean sheets for 3 consecutive matches.