With Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank and Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe under significant pressure, anything other than a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday in the Premier League could be catastrophic for their hopes of remaining in charge.
Spurs' 2-0 loss against Manchester United on Saturday left them in 15th place with 29 points after 25 matchweeks, while Newcastle's 3-2 defeat at the hands of Brentford on Saturday evening left them in 12th place with 33 points.
Contents
- 1 Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United prediction: Poor defences, goals galore
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle United predicted to win by the bookmakers
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Newcastle have the edge
- 4 Tottenham Hotspur preview: Frank on the verge of sack?
- 5 Newcastle United preview: Eddie Howe under pressure
- 6 Player to watch: Radu Dragusin
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United prediction: Poor defences, goals galore
Key stats
- Tottenham Hotspur have conceded at least two goals in each of their past five top-flight games.
- Newcastle United have conceded two or more goals in seven of their 10 most recent outings.
- The visitors have trailed at half time in four of their last five Premier League matches.
Correct score prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Newcastle United
With both teams having struggled to keep their respective opponents at bay in recent months, fans could be in for an entertaining clash in London.
It is difficult to separate the two teams based on their performances of late, so perhaps Tottenham will have to settle for a point at home against Newcastle.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Newcastle United predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.5) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.4) – 41.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Newcastle United are the expected winners of this clash, with a probability of 41.7%, though the bookmakers have given Tottenham Hotspur a 36.4% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Newcastle have the edge
The two teams have already clashed twice this season, with the clubs settling for a 2-2 stalemate in the Premier League in early December after Newcastle won 2-0 in the EFL Cup in October 2025.
The Toon are in fact unbeaten in their five most recent meetings with Tottenham, a period in which they emerged as winners on four occasions.
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Tottenham Hotspur preview: Frank on the verge of sack?
Tottenham's loss against Manchester United last weekend can in part be mitigated by the fact Cristian Romero was sent off, but that was the seventh consecutive Premier League game that they failed to win, a period in which they lost three times.
With Romero unavailable, Radu Dragusin can be expected to start as a centre-back next to Micky van de Ven.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK), Gray, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Souza, Sarr, Palhinha, Gallagher, Simons, Solanke & Kolo Muani
Last five results:
- Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Manchester City
- Eintracht Frankfurt 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur
- Burnley 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
Newcastle United preview: Eddie Howe under pressure
Newcastle were beaten 3-2 by Brentford on Saturday, and that defeat extended their losing streak to three games, and it was also the eighth time in nine matches that they failed to win.
Winger Anthony Gordon is likely to miss a period after suffering a muscle injury against Manchester City on February 4, so perhaps Harvey Barnes and Anthony Elanga will start in wide positions.
Predicted lineup: Pope (GK), Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Tonali, Guimaraes, Ramsey, Elanga, Woltemade & Barnes
Last five results:
- Newcastle United 2-3 Brentford
- Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United
- Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United
- Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Newcastle United
- Newcastle United 0-2 Aston Villa
Player to watch: Radu Dragusin
Radu Dragusin has only started one game for Tottenham this season after suffering a serious knee injury in 2024-25, but he will almost certainly be given his second start on Tuesday.

The centre-back was brought on against Manchester United and defended positively, and if he can remain composed under pressure – unlike Romero – then Spurs could keep Newcastle's underperforming attack at bay.