Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to respond following a resounding defeat on the opening day of the season when they host Newcastle United on August 29.
Spurs Hoping To Bounce Back From Disastrous Opening Day
Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham will be aiming to bounce back from a shocking opening day performance, losing 3-0 against Brentford.
Spurs were toothless in the final third, hitting the target in just four of their nine attempts. Defensively, they were also too easy to break down, allowing 24 shots. Key defensive injuries will hinder De Zerbi this weekend, with Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven both remaining out.
Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, and Dejan Kulusevski are also missing due to injury. Mickey Moore will retain his spot after scoring twice in two appearances.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Newcastle United (4-3-2-1): Kinsky; Gray, van Hecke, Senesi, Robertson; Gallagher, Tonali, Fernandes; Moore, Tel; Richarlison
Magpies Aiming to Build on Promising Opening Day
Newcastle United enjoyed a reliable first outing under Matthias Jaissle, playing out a 2-2 draw to Liverpool.
Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga produced their best performances for the club, with the latter matching his 2025-26 tally for EPL goals after just one round of matches. Defensive improvement will still be required, since allowing at least one goal in each of their previous fixtures.
First-choice right-back Tino Livramento remains out due to injury, while Dan Burn and Joelinton are also unlikely to return to action this weekend.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1): Hornicek; Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Miley, Steur; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes; Osula
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Prediction
- Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score
- Odds: 1.53 (22Bet)
- 22Bet Booking Code: BLXYF
- Correct score prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Newcastle United
Key stats:
- Tottenham Hotspur have scored at least once in seven of their previous eight fixtures.
- Newcastle have found the net and conceded in their recent six matches.
- Both teams to score has been a winning selection in five of the last six head-to-heads.
Based on the defensive weaknesses of Newcastle and Spurs, a high-scoring fixture is to be expected on Saturday. The Magpies have scored and conceded in each of their six competitions under their new head coach.
Meanwhile, Tottenham have conceded six goals in their previous four. Both teams to score has also been a prominent outcome in recent head-to-heads, as the selection has been a winner in five of the last six.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Prediction, Value Tip
- Value Tip: Newcastle United
- Odds: 3.04 (22Bet)
- 22Bet Booking Code: QJAZF
De Zerbi questioned his players' fitness last week, and this Saturday they will still be without key players van de Ven, Porro, and Kudus at both ends of the field.
Newcastle’s counterattacking style thrived against Liverpool last weekend, and they have an excellent recent head-to-head record against Tottenham, winning four of the previous five competitive fixtures. At odds of 3.04, they will be a value play based on the trends.
Verdict: Both Teams to Score (1.53) — Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Newcastle United
