Match Analysis and Prediction: Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Date and time: 01 Sep 2024 at 12:30 UTC
Referee: Robert Jones
Stadium: St James’ Park
Location: Newcastle, England
Recent Form and Performances
Newcastle United:
Newcastle United’s recent matches include both competitive games and friendlies. Key games from recent matches are:
– A 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
– Another 1-1 draw against Bournemouth.
– A narrow 1-0 win over Southampton.
– Mixed results in friendlies, including a 1-0 win over Brest and a 4-0 win over Girona.
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Tottenham Hotspur:
Tottenham Hotspur have also displayed a range of results in both competitive and friendly fixtures:
– A convincing 4-0 win against Everton.
– A 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
– Mixed performances in friendlies countered by competitive form. Notably, a 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich and a 4-3 win over K-League All Stars.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Historically, these teams have produced mixed results in their encounters:
– The latest match ended in a 1-1 draw in a friendly on 22 May 2024.
– Newcastle’s 4-0 win over Tottenham on 13 April 2024.
– Tottenham won 4-1 at home on 10 December 2023.
– Newcastle’s emphatic 6-1 win on 23 April 2023.
Predicted Lineups and Key Players
Newcastle United (4-3-3 formation):
– Goalkeeper: Nick Pope (22)
– Defenders: Tino Livramento (21), Emil Krafth (17), Dan Burn (33), Lewis Hall (20)
– Midfielders: Sean Longstaff (36), Bruno Guimarães (39), Joelinton (7)
– Forwards: Harvey Barnes (11), Alexander Isak (14), Anthony Gordon (10)
Key Players to Watch: Joelinton (2 shots on target), Anthony Gordon (active in goals), Bruno Guimarães (midfield control).
Tottenham Hotspur (4-3-3 formation):
– Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario (1)
– Defenders: Pedro Porro (23), Cristian Romero (17), Radu Drăgușin (6), Djed Spence (24)
– Midfielders: Pape Matar Sarr (29), Yves Bissouma (8), James Maddison (10)
– Forwards: Dejan Kulusevski (21), Son Heung-min (7), Brennan Johnson (22)
Key Players to Watch: Son Heung-min (3 goals), James Maddison (2 assists), Cristian Romero (solid defense and goal).
Strengths and Considerations
Newcastle United’s Strengths:
– Home advantage at St James’ Park.
– Strong performances in friendlies with high-scoring games showing offensive capabilities.
– Good form among key players like Joelinton and Anthony Gordon.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Strengths:
– Recent big victories such as the 4-0 win over Everton.
– Strong frontline with players like Son Heung-min and James Maddison.
– Unbeaten run in recent competitive fixtures, boosting morale.
Considerations:
– Newcastle’s relatively lower scoring in recent Premier League outings.
– Tottenham’s mixed results in friendlies possibly indicating inconsistency.
– The psychological edge with Newcastle’s recent big win in their April 2024 meeting.
Predicted Score and Outcome
Given their current forms, the home advantage for Newcastle, and the performances of their key players, this match could be a tight contest. Tottenham’s recent strong performances could make for a challenging game.
Predicted Result: Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Newcastle United: Joelinton, Alexander Isak
– Tottenham Hotspur: Son Heung-min, James Maddison
(Note: These predictions are based on current data and trends; actual results will depend on matchday circumstances and performance variances.)
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