Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Match Preview
A clash of contrasting momentums takes center stage at St. James’ Park this week. Newcastle United, fresh off a dominant 4-1 away win at Everton and a massive victory over Manchester City recently, are beginning to find their rhythm at home. Despite a Champions League stumble against Marseille, Eddie Howe’s men look revitalized in the league, sitting 11th but level on points with their opponents.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, are in freefall. Ange Postecoglou’s side has lost three consecutive games across all competitions, conceding a staggering 11 goals in that run (2 vs Fulham, 5 vs PSG, 4 vs Arsenal). Sitting 10th and ravaged by injuries to key creative stars like James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, Spurs arrive on Tyneside desperate to stop the bleeding. With Newcastle’s home crowd sensing blood and Spurs’ high line looking vulnerable, this promises to be a high-octane affair.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Quick Match Info
- Fixture: Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Competition: Premier League (Matchweek 14)
- Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle (Capacity: 52,305)
- Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025 (Predicted based on recent match dates)
- Kickoff Time: 20:15 GMT / 01:45 IST (Wednesday)
- Referee: Thomas Bramall
- VAR: Michael Oliver (Expected)
- TV Channel (UK): TNT Sports 1
- TV Channel (USA): Peacock Premium
- TV Channel (India): Star Sports Select 1, Disney+ Hotstar
- Live Stream: Discovery+ (UK), JioStar (India)
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Match Context (2025/26 Season)
Newcastle United:
- Position: 11th in Premier League (18 Points).
- Form: Resurgent. They have won 3 of their last 5 league games, including big scalps like Man City and Everton. The St. James’ Park factor is returning.
- Current Challenge: Managing a depleted squad (Trippier, Wissa out) while maintaining the high-pressing intensity that destroyed Everton last week.
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Position: 10th in Premier League (18 Points).
- Form: Crisis. Winless in their last 4 games (3L, 1D). The defense has collapsed, shipping 5 goals to PSG and 4 to Arsenal recently.
- Current Challenge: Creativity void. With Maddison, Kulusevski, and Bissouma all out, Spurs lack the engine and the spark to make their “Angeball” system work effectively.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — What’s at Stake
For Newcastle United:
- Top Half Consolidation: A win would leapfrog them over Spurs and potentially into the top 8. It would confirm that their mid-season revival is genuine.
For Tottenham Hotspur:
- Crisis Management: Losing four in a row would be disastrous for morale. They desperately need a result to stop the slide toward the bottom half of the table.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Team Form
Newcastle United (Last 5 Matches):
- W vs Everton (4-1)
- L vs Marseille (1-2 – CL)
- W vs Manchester City (2-1)
- L vs Brentford (1-3)
- W vs Athletic Bilbao (2-0 – CL)
Tottenham Hotspur (Last 5 Matches):
- L vs Fulham (1-2)
- L vs PSG (3-5 – CL)
- L vs Arsenal (1-4)
- D vs Manchester Utd (2-2)
- W vs FC Copenhagen (4-0 – CL)
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Team News
Newcastle United:
- Kieran Trippier: Out (Hamstring – Tino Livramento continues at RB).
- Yoane Wissa: Out (Knee Injury – The summer signing is a big miss).
- William Osula: Out (Ankle Injury).
- Harrison Ashby: Out (Thigh Injury).
- Sven Botman: Questionable (Lower Back – Likely a game-time decision; Dan Burn or Kelly could deputize centrally).
- Emil Krafth: Questionable (Knee).
Tottenham Hotspur:
- James Maddison: Out (Knee Injury – The team’s creative heartbeat is missing).
- Dejan Kulusevski: Out (Knee Injury – Huge loss on the wing/midfield).
- Yves Bissouma: Out (Ankle Injury – Midfield stability is gone).
- Radu Dragusin: Out (Knee Injury – Defensive depth depleted).
- Kota Takai: Out (Foot Injury).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Head to Head
- 30 Oct 2025: Newcastle 2–0 Tottenham (EFL Cup)
- 03 Aug 2025: Newcastle 1–1 Tottenham (Friendly)
- 04 Jan 2025: Tottenham 1–2 Newcastle
- 01 Sep 2024: Newcastle 2–1 Tottenham
- 22 May 2024: Newcastle 1–1 (p) Tottenham (Friendly)
- Analysis: Newcastle have dominated this fixture recently, winning 3 of the last 4 competitive meetings. Spurs haven’t beaten Newcastle in the league since 2023.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3):
Howe will look to exploit Spurs’ high line with pace in behind.
- GK: Nick Pope
- RB: Tino Livramento
- CB: Fabian Schär
- CB: Lloyd Kelly (or Botman if fit)
- LB: Lewis Hall
- CDM: Bruno Guimarães (C)
- CM: Sandro Tonali
- CM: Joelinton
- RW: Jacob Murphy
- ST: Alexander Isak
- LW: Anthony Gordon
Tottenham Hotspur (4-3-3):
With key midfielders out, Bergvall or Gray might get a start.
- GK: Guglielmo Vicario
- RB: Pedro Porro
- CB: Cristian Romero (C)
- CB: Micky van de Ven
- LB: Destiny Udogie
- CDM: Rodrigo Bentancur
- CM: Pape Matar Sarr
- CM: Lucas Bergvall (Replacing Maddison)
- RW: Brennan Johnson
- ST: Dominic Solanke
- LW: Son Heung-min
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Impact Bench Options
Newcastle United:
- Harvey Barnes: Scored a brace against Man City recently. If Gordon tires, Barnes is a lethal option against tired legs.
- Joe Willock: Offers energy and late runs into the box if the midfield battle stagnates.
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Timo Werner: His pace is useful, but his finishing remains a worry.
- Archie Gray: The youngster offers composure if the midfield is being overrun.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Tactical Outlook
Newcastle United:
- Playing Style: Transition & Press. Newcastle will let Spurs have the ball (approx 60%) and look to win it back in the middle third. Bruno and Joelinton will physically bully Spurs’ lighter midfield. Once they win it, they will launch instant long balls for Isak and Gordon to chase into the space behind Porro and Udogie.
- Strength: Physicality. Spurs are missing their strongest midfielder (Bissouma). Newcastle’s midfield trio should dominate the duels.
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Playing Style: Suicidal High Line. Despite conceding 9 goals in 2 games, Spurs won’t change. They will push high, play out from the back, and try to overload the wings. Without Maddison, they lack the killer pass, often leading to turnovers in dangerous areas.
- Weakness: Defensive Transition. Without Bissouma to screen the defense and Dragusin to rotate, the center-backs are left exposed. Isak’s pace is the worst possible matchup for them right now.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Key Battles
| Matchup | Battle Type | Edge |
| Alexander Isak vs. Micky van de Ven | The Sprint: Isak is fast; VDV is faster. But Isak has better movement. If Isak drags VDV out of position, space opens for Gordon. | Tie |
| Bruno Guimarães vs. Lucas Bergvall | Experience vs. Youth: Bruno is a master of the dark arts. Bergvall is talented but raw. Bruno will look to pressure the youngster into mistakes. | Newcastle |
| Anthony Gordon vs. Pedro Porro | Counter-Attack King: Porro spends most of his time attacking. Gordon lives for the space Porro leaves behind. This is where Newcastle will win the game. | Newcastle |
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Spotlight Players
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United):
The Swedish striker loves playing at St. James’. Against a Spurs defense that offers chances on a plate, he needs to be clinical. If he is on form, he could bag a brace.
Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur):
The captain has to step up. With Maddison and Kulusevski out, the creative burden falls on him. He needs to produce a moment of magic or win a penalty to give Spurs a fighting chance.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Fan Reactions
Newcastle Fans:
“Spurs are in meltdown. We put 4 past Everton, let’s put 5 past these!”
“No Maddison and no Bissouma? Our midfield should eat them alive.”
Tottenham Fans:
“I’m terrified. Isak and Gordon against our high line without Bissouma covering? It’s going to be a cricket score.”
“We need to stop conceding 3 goals a game. Just park the bus for once!”
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Where to Watch
- UK: TNT Sports 1
- USA: Peacock Premium
- India: Star Sports Select 1, Disney+ Hotstar
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Match-Defining Factors
- Spurs’ Fragility: If Newcastle score first, Spurs could collapse (as seen vs Arsenal and PSG). Confidence is on the floor.
- The Midfield Battle: Tonali, Bruno, and Joelinton vs Bentancur, Sarr, and Bergvall. It looks like a mismatch in terms of power and experience.
- Set Pieces: Newcastle are dangerous from corners (Schar/Burn). Spurs have historically struggled to defend them.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Prediction
Score Prediction: Newcastle United 3–1 Tottenham Hotspur
Betting Insights:
- Outcome: Newcastle United to Win.
- Total Goals: Over 3.5 Goals (Spurs concede for fun; Newcastle score at home).
- Anytime Goalscorer: Alexander Isak or Anthony Gordon.
Analysis: It is the perfect storm. Newcastle are confident and playing at home, while Spurs are broken, injury-ravaged, and leaking goals at a historic rate. The tactical matchup (High Line vs Elite Counter-Attack) heavily favors Eddie Howe. Expect a comfortable night for the Magpies.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — Final Word
Newcastle United are poised to pile more misery on a Tottenham side that looks to have lost its way. Without their creative engines (Maddison/Kulusevski), Spurs look toothless in attack and vulnerable in defense. St. James’ Park should be rocking as the Magpies likely secure a statement victory to climb the table.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur — FAQs
When is the Newcastle vs Tottenham match?
The match is expected to kick off on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at 20:15 GMT (01:45 IST).
Is James Maddison playing?
No, James Maddison is out with a knee injury.
Who is refereeing the match?
Thomas Bramall will officiate the game.
Where can I watch the match in India?
You can watch live on Star Sports Select 1 or stream on JioStar.
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