Tottenham Clash with Newcastle: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed for Blockbuster Friendly
Following their triumph in a memorable north London derby clash, Tottenham Hotspur face another Premier League side in Newcastle United as their pre-season campaign nears its conclusion.
A spectacular Pape Matar Sarr goal from the center circle clinched summer supremacy for Spurs against their biggest rivals in Hong Kong on Thursday, with Thomas Frank's team showing defensive discipline in the latter half to maintain their 1–0 lead.
Newcastle also encountered the Gunners during pre-season, though they found themselves on the losing side of a thrilling five-goal encounter last weekend. A decisive Martin Ødegaard spot-kick in the dying moments handed the Magpies a 3–2 setback, and Eddie Howe's squad subsequently suffered a 1–0 reverse against the K-League All Stars on Wednesday.
Newcastle's pre-season preparations haven't been particularly smooth so far, with the Alexander Isak situation casting a shadow over proceedings. They've suffered three consecutive friendly defeats.
Here is Sports Illustrated's comprehensive preview of this pre-season encounter.
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Tottenham vs. Newcastle Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Tottenham | Newcastle |
|---|---|
Arsenal 0–1 Tottenham - 31/07/25 | K-League XI 1–0 Newcastle - 30/07/25 |
Luton 0–0 Tottenham - 26/07/25 | Arsenal 3–2 Newcastle - 27/07/25 |
Tottenham 2–2 Wycombe - 26/07/25 | Celtic 4–0 Newcastle - 19/07/25 |
Reading 0–2 Tottenham - 19/07/25 | Newcastle 4–0 Carlisle - 12/07/25 |
Tottenham 1–4 Brighton - 25/05/25 | Newcastle 0–1 Everton - 25/05/25 |
How to Watch Tottenham vs. Newcastle on TV
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | Paramount+, fuboTV, CBS Sports Network |
United Kingdom & International | NUFC TV, SPURSPLAY |
Mexico | Disney+ Premium Mexico, ESPN Mexico |
Tottenham Team News
Thomas Frank reported no new injury worries following Thursday's victory over Arsenal, though he's subsequently received devastating news. Club skipper Son Heung-min has declared his intention to depart Tottenham this summer after ten years with the North London club. The 33-year-old, who confronts Newcastle on home soil, described his choice as "the hardest decision I have ever made in my career".
Son is expected to wear the armband in Seoul in what might be his farewell appearance for Spurs.
Additionally, Frank will be eager to give Dominic Solanke playing time after recovering from an ankle problem, while players like Luka Vušković, Mathys Tel and James Maddison could feature against the Magpies.
Frank excluded summer acquisition Kōta Takai from the squad due to a foot complaint. Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Bryan Gil, Manor Solomon and Radu Drăgușin also remained behind.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs. Newcastle
Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Kinský; Spence, Danso, Vušković, Davies; Gray, Bissouma; Johnson, Maddison, Son; Tel
Newcastle Team News
Howe selected a formidable starting eleven in the loss to the K-League All Stars on Wednesday, though players including Joelinton, Fabian Schär, Bruno Guimarães and Jacob Murphy were given a rest following the Arsenal reverse.
These four players should return to the Magpies' starting formation in Seoul.
William Osula has spearheaded the attack during Isak's tour absence, but he might receive a rest on Sunday. Howe could turn to 18-year-old Sean Neave to replace the ex-Sheffield United forward, or deploy Anthony Gordon or Anthony Elanga in a central position.
Joe Willock faces an indefinite absence after suffering a serious injury in Wednesday's loss, while Sven Botman encountered another fitness complication against Arsenal last week.
Newcastle Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham
Newcastle predicted lineup vs. Tottenham (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Trippier; Guimarães, Miley, Tonali; Murphy, Elanga, Gordon
Tottenham vs. Newcastle Score Prediction
Could this summer become any more challenging for Newcastle? It's been disappointing both on the pitch and behind the scenes, with the defeat in Suwon on Wednesday feeling like an unexpectedly early low point.
The Magpies showed promise against Arsenal but failed to establish dominance, while Frank's Spurs displayed composure in Thursday's derby and delivered a performance clearly bearing the Dane's tactical influence.
Though it's merely pre-season, that victory will provide tremendous confidence for the Spurs squad, and captain Son will be determined not to let down supporters in his native country on Sunday in what could be his final outing in Tottenham colors.
We're backing the North London side to inflict further summer disappointment on the Magpies in the South Korean capital.