Newcastle vs Tottenham Preview, Prediction, Team News and Head-to-Head

Newcastle, who are the current champions, will be looking to knock out a direct rival in a bid to defend their title. Tottenham, who are enjoying a good start to the season and are currently third on the EPL League table with 17 points from 9 games. They will also be looking to capture another silverware this season after managing to lift the Europa League title last season.

Both clubs will be very confident before this encounter. Newcastle struggled in their last game to narrowly defeat Fulham 2–1, while Tottenham experienced the fortune of a comfortable win over Everton, beating them convincingly 3–0.

Newcastle's story so far this season has been a mix of determination and frustration. Their Premier League form has been unstable, managing to gain only 12 points from nine games, much to the dismay of fans and pundits.

However, it should be noted that at home Newcastle are rebuilding St James' Park into a fortress, having recorded three straight home victories after that mishap in the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal.

Eddie Howe’s men are chasing a fourth consecutive EFL Cup quarter-final appearance, underlining how seriously they take this competition.

Tottenham enter this match with a far greater attacking impetus. They are third in the top-flight table and have scored plenty of goals already, finding the back of the net 23 times across all competitions to date this season.

Thomas Frank's side are well-versed and expansive up front, with their high-pressing approach paying rich dividends home and away.

Tottenham have lost five of their last six meetings against Newcastle, including here in September 2024, when they lost 2–1. This game is a chance to change that pattern.

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Tottenham retain the all-time advantage in this game, having won 14 of their 31 formal games, with Newcastle possessing 11 victories and six draws. However, the momentum of recent times is working in favour of the Magpies; they have taken three of the last four encounters and are undefeated at home against Spurs since October 2021.

In the League Cup, the history is even longer. Tottenham's last victory over Newcastle in this competition was in December 2014, a comprehensive 4–0 triumph. Newcastle, meanwhile, have not beaten Spurs in the EFL Cup since all the way back in 1976. There is pride and historic rivalry ingrained in this game.

Newcastle will once again have to cope without a few key players, as Valentino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Yoane Wissa, and Harrison Ashby are all ruled out through injury. Sven Botman, who’s been nursing a facial issue, is still a doubt and might not be risked.

Eddie Howe is expected to shuffle things around a bit from the side that played Fulham. Fabian Schar, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga, and William Osula could all get the nod to start this time. Aaron Ramsdale is likely to take charge in goal, while Emil Krafth and Joe Willock might also find themselves back in the XI for Wednesday’s game.

Tottenham aren’t having it easy either. James Maddison, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Yves Bissouma, Destiny Udogie, Kota Takai, and Cristian Romero are still unavailable.

Between the posts, Antonin Kinsky should start, and we might see Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert, Lucas Bergvall, and Archie Gray coming into the side as well. There’s even a small chance for 16-year-old Junai Byfield to get some minutes, after being named on the bench against Everton on Sunday due to Spurs’ growing injury list.

Newcastle (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Krafth, Thiaw, Schar, Burn; Joelinton, Willock, Miley; Elanga, Osula, Barnes

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Kinsky; Porro, Palhinha, Danso, Spence; Gray, Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Tel, Odobert

The tie appears to be an even one. Newcastle's recent strong record at home is a fact to consider, but Tottenham's attacking rhythm cannot be underestimated. Newcastle will have faith in their defensive shape and quick counterattacks, whereas Spurs will seek to control possession and look for pace on the wings.

Bettors on Livescorebet should bet on goals, rather than going for a straight win. The game could be served open up in the second half, especially if the first goal is scored early.

Prediction: Newcastle 1–2 Tottenham Hotspur

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• Both teams to score: Yes

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