The London club endured a disastrous 2025 season for much of the campaign but managed to salvage it by winning the Europa League. There were no further successes the following season, and only De Zerbi's arrival in the spring prevented them from being relegated to the Championship. After strengthening their squad in the summer, they unexpectedly collapsed against neighbours Brentford, suffering a heavy defeat.
Newcastle returned to the Champions League after finishing the season before last and even reached the knockout stages. However, they suffered a dramatic domestic decline, dropping to 12th place with 49 points. When the club also began selling several key players, Howe finally had enough — in the middle of pre-season, the team were left without their long-serving manager. They began the new campaign without him against Liverpool. Newcastle were still leading in the 90th minute, but conceded a penalty, which ultimately resulted in a 2-2 draw.
The capital club averaged 1.26 goals per game while conceding 1.50. Joelinton and his teammates looked slightly better, scoring 1.39 goals per match and conceding 1.45.
Head to Head matches: Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United
Newcastle have won five of their last six competitive meetings, with one draw.
The hosts are considered more likely to win, but both teams raise doubts. For now, we are backing over 2.5 total goals (odds – 1.67).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United: key statistics and trends
Tottenham Hotspur have lost one of their last four matches
Newcastle United are winless in four consecutive matches
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United: Possible starting lineups
Tottenham Hotspur play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Kinsky - Robertson, Senesi, van Hecke, Gray - Bergvall, Tonali - Tel, Gallagher, Moore - Richarlison
Newcastle United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Gornichek - Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Dedic - Miley, Schär - Barnes, Wissa, Elanga - Osula.