Tottenham’s injury woes deepened as they conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 at home to Wolves, leaving them languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League standings. Manager Ange Postecoglou’s squad continues to be ravaged by injuries, with left-back Destiny Udogie the latest to join a growing list of sidelined players.
Postecoglou revealed he was forced to field an unfit Radu Drăgușin against Wolves, with many players “dipping into their reserves of energy” to keep the team competitive. This attrition has defined the Spurs’ campaign, leading to the collapse of a previously formidable home record. Their early-season success was built on consistency at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where they won seven of their first eight competitive matches in 2024/25. However, the Wolves draw means Spurs have managed just one home win in their subsequent seven outings (D3, L3), leaving their European ambitions in tatters.
In stark contrast, Newcastle are riding a wave of momentum as they push for a return to the UEFA Champions League. The Magpies sit eight points ahead of Spurs after securing a commanding 2-0 victory at Old Trafford, only their second Premier League-era win at Manchester United.
Eddie Howe’s side are in scintillating form, recording three Premier League clean-sheet victories in a ten-day span. Their triumph at Old Trafford marked the first time since 2012 that Newcastle have achieved four consecutive top-flight wins without conceding. This defensive solidity, coupled with their attacking flair, has propelled Newcastle firmly into contention for a top-four finish.
Recent history favours Newcastle in this fixture, as they have triumphed in four of their last five meetings with Spurs under Howe. While their one slip-up in this run was a heavy 4-1 loss in last season’s corresponding fixture, Newcastle have a strong overall record at Tottenham, winning five of their last ten league visits (D1, L4). Their success as travelling favourites this season—four wins from eight such matches (D2, L2)—further underlines their credentials.
Spurs will look to Dominic Solanke for inspiration, as the forward enjoyed significant success against Newcastle last season while at Bournemouth, delivering four goal involvements (G3, A1) across two games (W1, D1).
For Newcastle, Alexander Isak is a man in form. The Swedish striker became the third-fastest Newcastle player to register 50 Premier League goal involvements (69 games; G43, A7) with his strike against Manchester United. Isak’s record against Spurs is equally impressive, with five goals in four head-to-head meetings, making him a key threat.
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Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have been involved in high-scoring affairs with Spurs, with his six meetings as manager averaging an eye-catching 4.67 goals per game. With Newcastle’s defence looking imperious and Tottenham’s squad stretched to its limits, the Magpies will travel to north London full of confidence, aiming to extend their winning streak and pile further misery on a beleaguered Spurs side.
