Tottenham vs Newcastle: prediction, head-to-head and probable line-ups – 10 February 2026
One of the fixtures of the 26th round of the English Premier League will be played on Tuesday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where the hosts Tottenham will face Newcastle. Both teams are coming into this clash amid a prolonged slump, making this encounter a potential turning point for either side. Let's take a look at the best bet for the outcome of this match.
Match preview
Tottenham are stuck in a winless streak, sinking deeper into a confidence crisis—both within the squad and among the fanbase. Seven league matches without a victory, including a recent 0-2 defeat to Manchester United, have taken a toll on their position in the table and shaken their self-belief. Even home advantage has stopped being a source of stability, increasing the pressure on the coaching staff.
Despite this, the Londoners continue to regularly find the net at home, maintaining attacking sharpness even in adverse circumstances. The problem lies in the back line: the defence can't keep up with the tempo, conceding in bunches and losing control of matches. In these circumstances, Tottenham not only need to dictate the tempo but also play more pragmatically than they have in a long time.
Newcastle head into this round on the back of a defeat streak—their roughest patch this season. Last weekend, the Magpies lost at home to Brentford, 2-3. The team has lost its earlier rhythm and slipped closer to the lower end of the table, heightening internal nerves. Even strong starts are increasingly undone by second-half collapses.
Away form remains Newcastle's key weakness. The team struggles to maintain structure, commits positional errors, and visibly wilts under pressure. With limited squad depth, Newcastle are forced to play with maximum discipline, but that often isn’t enough to secure points.
Probable line-ups
- Tottenham: Vicario, van de Ven, Dragusin, Palhinha, Spence, Sarr, Gallagher, Gray, Odobert, Simons, Solanke
- Newcastle: Pope, Thiaw, Botman, Trippier, Hall, Willock, Guimarães, Tonali, Elanga, Barnes, Woltemade
Match facts and head-to-head
- Both teams have scored in four of their last five head-to-head matches.
- Four out of the last five encounters between Tottenham and Newcastle have seen at least three goals scored.
- Tottenham have scored in 11 consecutive home matches across all competitions.
Prediction
This promises to be a tense, unpredictable contest, with frequent shifts in momentum. Tottenham look slightly more resilient thanks to home advantage and their consistent scoring record, while Newcastle's away struggles are still too glaring to ignore. Despite defensive risks, the hosts have a better chance of edging out their rivals, and the match itself should deliver plenty of goalmouth action.
