Newcastle
- Both Newcastle and Tottenham have rotated their teams this season, which makes our Newcastle vs Tottenham prediction even more intriguing as both search for effective squad players in these tournaments.
- Newcastle have won three of their last five games in all competitions, losing the other two. Looking at the recent Newcastle vs Tottenham betting tips, their form at home has been especially strong.
- The Magpies have 12 points from nine games and a modestly positive goal difference compared to Spurs, who are sixth with 14 points from eight and +7.
Tottenham
Tottenham have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five, including a 0-0 away draw at Monaco and 1-2 home defeat to Aston Villa .
Head-to-Head
- The last six competitive meetings between these clubs has seen three apiece and the goals have come in clumps. This is another factor to consider in our Newcastle vs Tottenham betting tips for this match.
- St James’ Park has been a fortress for Newcastle throughout the 2023-25 period and they have been very dominant at home against Spurs in both league and cup in that time.
Key Players
- Bruno Guimarães has taken on the mantle of being the heartbeat of Newcastle’s midfield in recent weeks with an outstanding 90th-minute winner against Fulham and then an all-action performance against Union Saint-Gilloise, bossing the play with runs from deep and pressing high.
- Newcastle play a structured 4-3-3 system, but have the flexibility to either hold the ball and play at a tempo that suits them or move it wide and fast when the chance arises.
- Spurs are more adaptable than they were with Frank blending a 4-3-3 system that can press high with a more compact approach that keeps possession deep and plays through the wide players.
- They do not have the same strength in depth as Newcastle, but do have some squad gems that could spark their game.
- Mohammed Kudus scored his first Spurs goal at Leeds and is making more and more runs into central areas, making him their most creative player.
- Harvey Barnes hit a brace against Benfica and has looked dangerous all season, while the pace and directness of Anthony Gordon is proving a nightmare for defenders to deal with.
- The shot-stopping heroics of Guglielmo Vicario, who was in inspired form at Monaco, could be a match winner for them. For those looking at Newcastle vs Tottenham betting tips, key players’ impact in high-stakes matches is crucial to review.
Betting Insights
- The draw at 3.75 is the selection here as this game could go either way with Newcastle’s European form and the aura of St James’ Park just about enough to make the hosts 1.75 favorites in the bookies.
- Spurs are 4.3, which has some appeal if you want to take a chance on the road team, but the best value could be in the over 2.5 goals market at 1.8 as both sides have goals in them and this should be another lively clash.
Prediction
- The home advantage and cup experience should see Newcastle through.
- The quality of the two sides is very similar, although Newcastle’s home form and cup pedigree should just about edge it for them in what could be a coin-flip tie.
