Tottenham Hotspur are all set to make a good start to the new year after having a difficult time in the league. The Spurs stand in 11th with only 24 points and are winless in their last three successive matches, including back-to-back defeats. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou said, “I enjoyed 2024, it was a big challenge for us, and yes it didn’t finish well, but that’s the case for every year; all of us have challenges within it. I guess going into 2025 now it is about making this year better than the last, but that should be the aim every year.”
Although the Spurs are determined to get a good start, they have an extreme challenge ahead when they host the flying Newcastle United tomorrow at Spurs Stadium.
Newcastle are now flying, winning four matches in a row. They are just three points away from the top four and will be getting into the top four when they visit the Spurs.
Stats & Facts
- Newcastle United have lost two of their last two away games against Tottenham Hotspur while winning the remaining one.
- Overall, Newcastle United have won four of their last five Premier League matches against the Spurs.
- Tottenham Hotspur had already lost to Newcastle United this season at St. James Park. A win over the Spurs would see Newcastle United completing the league double for the second time in their last three seasons!
- Twice in the last five calendar years, did Tottenham Hotspur lose their first match.
Team News
Spurs boss confirmed that Destiny Udogie will be out of the squad as he picked up his second hamstring injury in two weeks. Djed Spence is likely to be the replacement of Udogie as he returned to the team following his suspension. However, Rodrigo Bentancur has to serve a suspension following his fifth yellow card in the league. Additionally, the Spurs will be without the service of Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven, Mikey Moore, Richarlison, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, and Ben Davies due to their respective injuries.
As for Newcastle United, Fabian Schar is suspended for getting five yellow cards this season. The Magpies will also be without Jamaal Lascelles, Nick Pope, Emil Krafth, and Sven Botman due to their injuries.
Possible Lineup for Tottenham Hotspur:
Forster; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence; Kulusevski, Sarr, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Possible Lineup for Newcastle United:
Dubravka; Livramento, Kelly, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Prediction: Tottenham 2-3 Newcastle
Defense has been a massive concern for Tottenham Hotspur as they have 13 goals in their last four matches! Meanwhile, Newcastle United have been scoring goals frequently and have a solid defense. The Magpies kept three consecutive clean sheets while scoring nine goals. Therefore, we back Newcastle United in this match over the Spurs.
Betfair Odds
Tottenham: 2.85
Draw: 3.96
Newcastle: 2.26
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