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PREVIEW: Newcastle host Tottenham in an important Premier League battle at St. James' Park

PREVIEW: Newcastle host Tottenham in an important Premier League battle at St. James' Park
PREVIEW: Newcastle host Tottenham in an important Premier League battle at St. James' ParkAction Plus

Newcastle and Tottenham face a pivotal Premier League clash, as both clubs aim to boost their standings after inconsistent runs and high-scoring recent encounters.

Premier League Form and Recent Results

Newcastle secured a 4-1 away win against Everton, continuing a seven-game sequence of alternating wins and defeats. They have now won six consecutive home matches at St. James' Park, scoring exactly two goals in five of those games.

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Tottenham, meanwhile, suffered a 2-1 defeat to Fulham, marking their fifth loss in seven matches across all competitions. However, outside London, Spurs are unbeaten in four straight Premier League away games, collecting ten points from a possible twelve.

Head-to-Head Record and Key Stats

Newcastle have won six of the last seven meetings with Tottenham, including three home victories by at least two goals. The Magpies are unbeaten in their last ten midweek Premier League home fixtures.

All of Newcastle’s last six league games and Tottenham’s last four fixtures produced over 2.5 goals. Spurs have managed just one win in their past 13 midweek Premier League outings.

Key Players and Team News

Nick Woltemade scored his seventh goal of the season for Newcastle in the win at Everton and has been on the winning side in 11 of his last 13 scoring appearances. For Tottenham, Randal Kolo Muani netted a brace in their last away outing, bringing his last six club goals on the road.

Newcastle will be without Nick Pope due to injury sustained before their recent win. Tottenham reported no new injury concerns following the weekend’s fixtures.

Match Outlook and Betting Perspective

Both sides have been involved in high-scoring matches recently, suggesting a likelihood of over 2.5 goals in this fixture. Each club is looking to strengthen its position in the Premier League standings.

For further updates and live coverage, fans are advised to consult the Flashscore match centre for the latest team news and developments.

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