Tottenham vs Newcastle

A massive Tuesday night in the Premier League awaits as Tottenham Hotspur hosts Newcastle United on February 10, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.

Both clubs arrive in North London desperately searching for a spark. Thomas Frank’s Tottenham (14th, 29 points) has sunk to new lows domestically, failing to win any of their last seven league matches. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle (12th, 35 points) is looking to arrest a three-game losing streak that has seen them drift away from the European conversation.

Match Information

Tottenham: Frank Under Fire Amid Injury Crisis

The honeymoon period for Thomas Frank is officially over. Following a 2–0 loss to Manchester United last weekend, the pressure from the home faithful is mounting, as Spurs haven't secured a domestic home win since early December.

Team News and Selection:

• Suspension Blow: Captain Cristian Romero is suspended for this clash, leaving a massive leadership void in an already shaky defense.

• The Injury List: Spurs are navigating a "full-blown crisis." James Maddison (ACL), Mohammed Kudus (hamstring), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), and Richarlison are all out. Pedro Porro and Lucas Bergvall are also sidelined.

• Key Man: Dominic Solanke remains the primary threat. He has scored four goals in his last three games against Newcastle and will be tasked with leading the line despite a minor ankle concern.

• Predicted XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Gray, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Bergvall; Tel, Solanke, Son.

Newcastle: Searching for Road Resilience

Eddie Howe admitted his side "wasn't doing the job well enough" following their 3–2 home loss to Brentford. While the Magpies have a psychological edge in this fixture, their away form has been poor, with six defeats on the road already this season.

Team News and Selection:

• Gordon Doubt: Anthony Gordon is a major doubt with a hamstring injury suffered against Brentford. Anthony Elanga is poised to start in his place.

• Midfield Concerns: Lewis Miley and Joelinton remain in the treatment room, though Bruno Guimarães is expected to start after shaking off a minor knock.

• Defensive Absences: Sven Botman and Fabian Schär are both ruled out, forcing a makeshift partnership in the heart of the Magpies' defense.

• Predicted XI (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Guimarães, Tonali, Willock; Elanga, Isak, Barnes.

? Head-to-Head (H2H) and Key Stats

• The Goal-Fest Guarantee: This is the most-played Premier League matchup to never finish 0–0 (61 games).

• Reverse Fixture: The sides played out a thrilling 2–2 draw earlier this season.

• Home vs. Away: Spurs have scored in each of their last seven home matches, but Newcastle has won five of the last seven H2H meetings overall.

• Late Drama: Bruno Guimarães has scored eight second-half goals this season, including one in the reverse fixture against Spurs

Tactical Analysis and Prediction

With both teams missing key defensive pillars—Romero for Spurs and Schär/Botman for Newcastle—this has "goal-fest" written all over it. Thomas Frank will likely set his side up to press high and exploit Newcastle’s lack of pace in central defense, while Howe will look to use the speed of Alexander Isak and Harvey Barnes to punish a Spurs high line that has looked fragile in recent weeks.

Given the defensive vulnerabilities on both sides and their desperate need for points, expect an open, chaotic game that honors the tradition of this high-scoring fixture.

Final Score Prediction: Tottenham 2–2 Newcastle