Here are some key match facts for Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United based on recent encounters and general statistics:

TODAY'S PREDICTION

• Total goals- over 1.5

• Spurs win or Newcastle win

• Both teams to score- YES

• Corners -over 8.5

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Head-to-Head Record:

• Tottenham Hotspur generally has the upper hand over Newcastle United in their historical meetings, though Newcastle has managed some surprising results in recent years.

• The matches between the two clubs tend to be competitive, with both teams having their share of victories.

Recent Encounters:

1. Tottenham 1-0 Newcastle (2023/2024) – Spurs secured a narrow win at home in this Premier League encounter.

2. Newcastle 2-1 Tottenham (2022/2023) – A stunning victory for Newcastle at St. James' Park.

3. Tottenham 5-1 Newcastle (2022/2023) – A dominant performance from Spurs in a high-scoring encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

4. Tottenham 3-2 Newcastle (2021/2022) – Spurs won in a thrilling match that saw both teams fight hard for the three points.

Key Players:

• Tottenham Hotspur:

  • Harry Kane (until his 2023 transfer to Bayern Munich) was Spurs’ primary goal scorer, but currently, Son Heung-min is leading the charge as the club's talisman.

  • James Maddison – The creative midfielder who joined Spurs in 2023, adding creativity and flair to their midfield.

  • Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison – Key attacking players who contribute to Spurs’ offense.

• Newcastle United:

  • Alexander Isak – A key striker who has been a significant goal-scoring threat for Newcastle.

  • Bruno Guimarães – The Brazilian midfielder is central to Newcastle’s midfield and their control of games.

  • Miguel Almirón – The pacy winger who has been a consistent performer for Newcastle in attack.

Stadium:

• Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Spurs' home) is where Spurs typically have the advantage, thanks to their strong home performances.

• St. James' Park (Newcastle’s home) is one of the most energetic stadiums in the Premier League, and Newcastle is known to put on a great performance here, making it a challenging venue for visiting teams, including Tottenham.

Tactics:

• Tottenham Hotspur typically plays an attacking style of football, with focus on fast transitions, especially through wingers like Son Heung-min and Kulusevski. They aim to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities for their forward players.

• Newcastle United, under manager Eddie Howe, has developed into a more tactical, well-organized side, with an emphasis on pressing, quick counters, and set-piece effectiveness.

Recent Trends:

• Tottenham tends to get results against Newcastle at home, but the games are often competitive.

• Newcastle has managed some surprising victories in recent seasons, especially under Eddie Howe’s management, and their defense has become much stronger.