The Premier League is back in action with another round of games this weekend as Newcastle United take on Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur side in an important encounter at St. James' Park on Sunday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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Tottenham Hotspur are in fifth place in the Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive this season. The North London outfit thrashed Everton by a comprehensive 4-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this match.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been inconsistent this year. The Magpies defeated Nottingham Forest on penalties in the EFL Cup in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Tottenham Hotspur have a good historical record against Newcastle United and have won 74 out of the 170 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Newcastle United's 62 victories.
- Newcastle United have won three of their last four matches against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League - as many victories as they had achieved in the 13 such games preceding this run.
- Tottenham Hotspur have lost their last two matches away from home against Newcastle United in the Premier League and have conceded 10 goals in these two games.
- Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have never played out a 0-0 stalemate in the Premier League - the most-played fixture in the history of the competition without a goalless draw.
- Newcastle United have scored at least one goal in each of their last 20 Premier League home games.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur have shown marked improvement under Ange Postecoglou and are in good form going into this game. Son Heung-Min was at his lethal best against Everton and will look to add to his goal tally in this match.
Newcastle United have flattered to deceive this year and have a point to prove going into this game. Tottenham Hotspur are in better form, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Tottenham Hotspur to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Newcastle United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Son Heung-Min to score - Yes