Newcastle vs Tottenham Expert Pick – EPL Odds
Spurs Back in Top Four
Newcastle Have Perpetual Injury Woes
Tottenham managed a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday to reenter the Premier League top four. Looking to build on their momentum, Spurs head to Newcastle on Saturday in a meeting between Premier League teams with European aspirations.
Despite an incredibly extensive injury list, Newcastle are unbeaten in their last three games and took down Fulham last weekend. Spurs are also on a three game unbeaten streak and we’ll discuss which team has a better chance to continue their run as we give our Newcastle vs Tottenham Expert Pick.
Newcastle vs Tottenham
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Location: St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Newcastle vs Tottenham Head-to-Head
This has been an incredibly high scoring fixture in recent times. Each of the last six English Premier League fixtures between Newcastle and Tottenham has finished with three or more goals. Those matches have averaged five goals and Tottenham defeated Newcastle 4-1 back in October.
Still, the Magpies did take down Tottenham 6-1 at St. James’ Park last April and have won two of the last three meetings between the two sides. Tottenham have won three of their last five road games vs Newcastle, though.
Newcastle Keep Second Clean Sheet of 2024
Newcastle went on the road to Fulham over the weekend and managed to keep just their second Premier League clean sheet of 2024. Granted, Fulham did have a lot of chances but it was the Magpies who were more clinical in the match.
Newcastle’s Fabian Schar had a goal called back for a foul but they got on the board moments later. Harvey Barnes played a cross in which was only half-cleared and Bruno Guimaraes made no mistake of sending it into the bottom left corner.
Even though they’re missing a bunch of players, Newcastle have conceded just one goal in their last two matches. That’s the fewest they’ve allowed in a two game period in the EPL since December.
At the moment, Newcastle are in eighth place in the English Premier League table, just two points behind sixth-placed Manchester United. While Eddie Howe’s side aren’t in the race for the Champions League, the Europa League would be an excellent consolation.
Striker Alexander Isak is tied for sixth in the Premier League, with 15 goals, and he’s been key for Newcastle lately. The Swedish international has scored five times in his last five Premier League matches.
While Newcastle seem to be treading water, goalkeeper Nick Pope and defenders Kieran Trippier, Tino Livramento, Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman are all out. Midfielders Lewis Miley and Joelinton are sidelined, along with forwards Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron.
Joe Willock and Matt Targett are also listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game.
Positive First Season for Spurs Under Postecoglou
Tottenham are now in an excellent position after Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. Spurs are level on points with fifth-placed Aston Villa but Tottenham are ahead on goal difference and have a game in hand on Villa.
In the match vs Forest, Spurs defenders Micky van de Ven and Pedro Porro both got on the scoresheet. Tottenham’s opener was on an own goal, after Timo Werner’s cross was deflected into the net. However, Chris Wood leveled the score before halftime and the Tottenham defenders scored after the break.
Spurs’ Son Heung-min ranks fourth in the EPL stats, with 24 goal contributions. Son assisted van de Ven on Sunday The Korean has scored three goals and provided three assists in his last six Premier League games.
Since joining on loan from RB Leipzig in January, Werner has fit in seamlessly on the left wing. His pace causes lots of problems for defenders and he’s one to watch this weekend.
Coach Ange Postecoglou has done an excellent job in his first season as Tottenham coach, especially after losing Harry Kane. Spurs have compiled a solid 6-6-3 record on the road this season and they’ve lost just one of their road Premier League games in 2024 so far.
Tottenham have also kept more possession of the ball than their opponents in their last 17 EPL matches.
Newcastle vs Tottenham Match Analysis & Odds
Our Newcastle vs Tottenham Expert Pick will consider the fact that the Magpies are 10-3-3 at home in the Premier League this season and haven’t lost at St. James’ Park since mid January.
Matches involving Newcastle this season have also averaged 3.77 goals per game, which is more than any other team in the league. Tottenham and Newcastle have both scored 65 goals in 31 matches this season and are not shy about attacking.
Both teams have scored in a whopping 77 percent of Tottenham’s matches this season as well. Perhaps it’s unsurprising that Both Teams To Score shows -275 odds here. Bettors can also take Newcastle to win at +170 and Tottenham’s moneyline at +135. Neither team would be too upset with a draw and one sits at +295.
Richarlison has been dealing with a knee issue for Tottenham but he may be able to play over the weekend. All of Spurs’ regulars should be available to play, while Newcastle will have to trot out another makeshift lineup. Still, under 3.5 goals are priced at -115 odds for this match.
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