Tottenham Hotspur will play against Newcastle United on January 4, 2025, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. This match kicks off the second half of the Premier League season. Tottenham is currently struggling in 11th place, with only two wins in their last ten matches. On the flip side, Newcastle is performing well in 5th place, with five consecutive wins and four clean sheets under their belt. Historically, matches between Tottenham and Newcastle have been high-scoring, so fans can expect an exciting match. According to the Indian timings, the match is at 6:00 PM IST.
Given Tottenham’s defensive issues and Newcastle’s excellent form, betting tips suggest betting on Newcastle to win. The odds are in favour of Newcastle, highlighting their recent outstanding performances and strong midfield bolstered by the return of Sandro Tonali.
Tottenham Team Insights
Recent Form: DLLWW
Tottenham’s recent performances have been inconsistent, with a mix of draws, losses, and a couple of wins in their last five matches.
| Home team | Away team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | Wolverhampton | 2-2 (Draw) |
| Nottingham Forest | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-0 (Loss) |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Liverpool | 3-6 (Loss) |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Manchester United | 4-3 (Win) |
| Southampton | Tottenham Hotspur | 0-5 (Win) |
Injuries and suspensions affect Tottenham’s defense, which will be a pivotal factor against Newcastle.
Key Players:
James Maddison, Tottenham’s top scorer with 8 goals, is essential to their attack. Heung-Min Son brings speed and versatility, while Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski are crucial for width and attacking threats.
Expected Lineup for Tottenham:
- Goalkeeper: Fraser Forster
- Defenders: Pedro Porro, Archie Gray, Radu Dragusin, Djed Spence
- Midfielders: Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr, Dejan Kulusevski
- Attackers: Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke, Heung-Min Son
Tottenham Injuries and Suspensions
Tottenham is facing several injuries, with Rodrigo Bentancur suspended due to yellow cards.
| Player | Issue | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Rodrigo Bentancur | Suspension | 1 match |
| Wilson Odobert | Hamstring injury | Mid-February 2025 |
| Richarlison | Hamstring injury | Mid-January 2025 |
| Mikey Moore | Illness | Mid-January 2025 |
| Guglielmo Vicario | Ankle injury | Early March 2025 |
| Ben Davies | Knock injury | Mid-January 2025 |
| Micky van de Ven | Hamstring injury | Mid-January 2025 |
| Cristian Romero | Muscle injury | Mid-January 2025 |
| Destiny Udogie | Hamstring injury | Late February 2025 |
| Radu Dragusin | Ankle injury | Doubtful |
Newcastle Team Insights
Recent Form: WWWWW
Newcastle is in superb form, winning their last five matches and showing very effective teamwork.
| Home team | Away team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | Newcastle | 0-2 (Win) |
| Newcastle | Aston Villa | 3-0 (Win) |
| Ipswich | Newcastle | 0-4 (Win) |
| Newcastle | Brentford | 3-1 (Win) |
| Newcastle | Leicester City | 4-0 (Win) |
Key Players:
Expected Lineup for Newcastle:
- Goalkeeper: Martin Dubravka
- Defenders: Valentino Livramento, Lloyd Kelly, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall
- Midfielders: Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton
- Attackers: Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon
Newcastle Injuries and Suspensions
Newcastle also faces challenges with suspensions and injuries.
| Player | Issue | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Fabian Schär | Suspension | 1 match |
| Sven Botman | Cruciate ligament injury | Mid-January 2025 |
| Jamaal Lascelles | Cruciate ligament injury | Mid-January 2025 |
| Emil Krafth | Broken collarbone | Doubtful |
| Nick Pope | Knock injury | Mid-January 2025 |
| Callum Wilson | Hamstring injury | Early February 2025 |
| Kieran Trippier | Leg injury | Doubtful |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Recent matches between Tottenham and Newcastle have often seen high scores.
| Home | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | Tottenham | 2-1 |
| Newcastle | Tottenham | 1-1 (5-4 PS) |
| Newcastle | Tottenham | 4-0 |
| Tottenham | Newcastle | 4-1 |
| Newcastle | Tottenham | 6-1 |
Where to watch Tottenham vs Newcastle
Fans in India can watch the exciting match between Tottenham Hostpurs vs Newcastle United on Star Sports Netwrok & Hotstar.
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