This Saturday’s early Premier League match features two teams aiming for European qualification at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle United, currently eighth in the table, host fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who are positioned inside the Champions League spots on goal difference.
Can Ange Postecoglou’s team boost their Champions League aspirations? Or will the Magpies edge closer to European contention?
Match Preview
Newcastle secured a vital 1-0 win against Fulham last weekend, with Bruno Guimaraes scoring the lone goal in the 81st minute.
Consequently, Eddie Howe’s side have lost just one of their last five Premier League matches, with two defeats in their previous 10 games.
The Magpies have been particularly strong at St. James’ Park lately, losing only two of their last 14 home games in the Premier League.
Notably, Newcastle have witnessed over 2.5 goals in 11 of their 16 home league matches this season, with eight of those games seeing over 3.5 goals.
Meanwhile, Tottenham comfortably defeated Nottingham Forest 3-1 in their last outing, enjoying 64% possession and registering 17 shots at home.
Spurs have won four of their last six matches, suffering only one defeat, with two losses in their previous 12 Premier League encounters.
However, Postecoglou’s team has struggled for consistency away from home, with two wins, four draws, and three defeats in their last nine away league games.
Considering that 11 of their 15 away league games have produced over 2.5 goals, Tottenham appears poised to engage in another high-scoring encounter this weekend.
Head-to-Head:
Tottenham won the reverse fixture 4-1 in December, avoiding defeat in six of their last eight meetings with Newcastle.
With 36 goals scored in their last eight encounters (averaging 4.5 goals per game), Saturday’s match promises to be eventful.
Team News & Updates:
Newcastle’s injury list includes Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley, Callum Wilson, Joelinton, Tino Livramento, Nike Pope, Miguel Almiron, and Kieran Trippier.
On the other hand, Tottenham is without Manor Solomon, Ryan Sessegnon, and Fraser Forster, while Richarlison is uncertain for this weekend.
Prediction & Analysis:
Considering the recent head-to-head encounters and the attacking nature of both teams, this match is likely to produce goals.
Tottenham’s away form suggests they may concede, but their firepower up front could be decisive. Newcastle will look to exploit their home advantage and push for goals.
- Newcastle United 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur
