Tottenham Hotspur VS Newcastle United - Prediction

The English Premier League is set to feature a highly anticipated match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. The league has become very competitive day by day. Therefore, every single match is very important for a team. Tottenham Hotspur were unstoppable in their first few games. They won all their first 11 matches in the league, standing on the top of the table. But they somehow lost track and kept losing games. As of now, the Spurs are winless in their last five matches in the league, including four defeats. In their last match, Tottenham Hotspur lost to West Ham United despite having an early lead. On the other hand, Newcastle United are also in their best form as they were in the previous season. The Magpies have already five games in their first 15 encounter in the league. However, a win over Tottenham Hotspur would see them to the 5th position in the league table.

Stats&Facts

• Newcastle United had a fantastic season last year, and they defeated Tottenham Hotspur in each of their two games last season.
• Newcastle United have won 11 games away from home against Tottenham Hotspur, which is their most away victory against a single opponent.
• The Tottenham VS Newcastle game is usually a goal fest. The Spurs have scored 16 goals in their last seven encounter against the Magpies, while Newcastle United netted 15 goals.
• Newcastle United have a decent record in the Premier League against London side clubs. They are unbeaten in their last eight matches in London.

Team News

Injury has been a massive issue for Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs' captain Son Heung-min got a knock during the match against West Ham United and was taken off the pitch at the last moment. Ange Postecoglou didn't provide any update on Son, but it is expected that his injury is not serious and he should play against the Magpies. However, the Spurs will miss tons of players due to injury, including Ivan Perisic, Manor Solomon, Ryan Sessegnon, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ashley Phillips, Eric Dier, and Alfie Whiteman. As for the Magpies, Jamaal Lascelles was withdrawn in the second half against Everton FC. But he is fit and ready to play tonight. But like Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United also have a massive number of absentees for injury. They will be without Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, Jacob Murphy, Dan Burn, Elliot Anderson, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff, Harvey Barnes, Matt Targett, and Javi Manquillo. Possible Lineup for Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Davies, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Lo Celso, Richarlison; Son Possible Lineup for Newcastle United: Dubravka; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Livramento; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle

Although Tottenham Hotspur play in their home ground, it will be very difficult to beat Newcastle United after being winless in their last five matches. Newcastle United showed their quality against all the big names. They also defeated Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Champions League. Therefore, we predict Newcastle to beat Tottenham Hotspur at the Spurs Stadium.

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