Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two camps who are searching for their own respective Premier League boosts on Tuesday night, Tottenham will welcome Newcastle to north London.
Tottenham
Starting with the hosts, while Tottenham might have mounted a shock second-half comeback against Manchester City last week as they eventually snatched a 2-2 stalemate in north London, it appears that was just a minor boost for Thomas Frank’s struggling squad. With the pressure on the former Brentford boss firmly at a boiling point, the Lilywhites have broken a string of unwanted records this season. Last seen over the weekend falling to a 2-0 loss away at Manchester United, many in Tottenham’s camp are now firmly starting to look over their shoulder at a potential relegation scrap. Yet to claim a single Premier League win since opening 2026, Spurs have also astonishingly recorded just a pair of domestic victories across all competitions since the end of October.
Tottenham Team News
Shown a first-half red card away at Old Trafford on Saturday lunchtime and coming under a huge amount of recent scrutiny, Argentinian international Cristian Romero will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, dealing with what has become a stacked injury list, Tottenham remain without the likes of Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Mohamed Kudus, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Brazilian marksman Richarlison.
Making his Premier League debut during Saturday’s 2-0 loss against Manchester United, January recruit Souza should make his first north London appearance here. Fellow new recruit and England international Conor Gallagher should keep his spot in the middle of the park.
Newcastle
As for the visitors, despite enjoying an eye-catching flurry on either side of opening the New Year, Newcastle have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. While Eddie Howe’s men might have booked a Champions League play-off ticket last month, the Magpies are at the heart of what has become a domestic wobble. Suffering late heartbreak at home against Brentford over the weekend as they fell to a 3-2 defeat, the former Bournemouth boss has also found some real speculation over his future at St. James’ Park. Relinquishing their EFL Cup crown on February 4th as they slumped to a 5-1 aggregate defeat against Manchester City, Newcastle have lost all of their previous four straight battles against Premier League opposition across all competitions.
Newcastle Team News
Missing out against Brentford over the weekend with a reported thigh issue, Newcastle are once again sweating over the fitness of England international Anthony Gordon. Underdog ankle surgery last month, the Magpies are expected to be without veteran defender Fabian Schar for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.
Bagging a first Premier League strike of the season during Newcastle’s 3-2 defeat against Brentford, Sven Botman will partner former AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw at the back. Despite bagging just a sole top-flight strike since arriving at St. James’ Park, Yoane Wissa should keep his spot leading the line.
Tottenham vs Newcastle Key Factors to Consider
When Tottenham and Newcastle met for their reverse Premier League battle on December 2nd, Tuesday’s opponents played out a 2-2 stalemate at St. James’ Park.
Spurs have remarkably recorded just a pair of domestic wins across all competitions since the end of October.
Newcastle have lost each of their previous four consecutive showdowns against Premier League opposition across all competitions.
The Magpies have recorded just 10 points from their 12 Premier League matchups away from St. James’ Park this season.
Five of Tottenham’s last six matchups in north London have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Two camps who are desperate to claim their own Premier League boosts on Tuesday night, we look set for what could be a nervy battle from north London. Watching Tottenham and Newcastle play out a thrilling 2-2 draw when they met for their reverse top-flight battle on December 2nd, chances could fall at both ends of the pitch. Likewise, it should also be highlighted that five of Tottenham’s last six matchups in the capital have finished with both teams finding the net.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
