Newcastle vs Tottenham Predictions

Newcastle vs Tottenham predictions for in Club Friendly. Tottenham Hotspur face Newcastle United on Sunday at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, concluding their pre-season tours of Asia in a high-profile clash between two Champions League-bound sides. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Club Friendly | Aug 03 2025 at 12:00 pm UK at Seoul World Cup Stadium

Newcastle vs Tottenham Predictions

Can Tottenham’s pre-season spark finally put Newcastle’s sluggish summer to rest?

• Tottenham’s Pre-Season Firepower: Spurs are unbeaten in four friendlies, with two victories, and scored in each one, showing attacking consistency even without Solanke.
• Newcastle’s Leaky Defence: The Magpies have shipped goals in each of their last three games – including to a K-League XI – while struggling to convert at the other end.
• BTTS Head-to-Head Trend: An eye-watering 10 of the last 11 meetings between these two sides have seen both teams score, reinforcing our confidence in goals at both ends.

Best Bet for Newcastle vs Tottenham

The Seoul World Cup Stadium plays host to a rather intriguing pre-season clash this Sunday, as Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United conclude their respective Asian tours. It’s not just another friendly – far from it. There’s an edge to this one. Spurs are clearly buzzing after their thrilling North London derby triumph over Arsenal, a game lit up by Pape Sarr’s halfway-line stunner. That kind of confidence is hard to bottle, even in the heat of pre-season humidity.

On the other side, Newcastle arrive in South Korea licking some rather raw wounds. Three straight defeats – the most recent a humbling 1-0 loss to a K-League XI – have left Eddie Howe’s squad looking bereft of rhythm and, dare we say, inspiration. With star striker Alexander Isak watching from the sidelines nursing a thigh issue and speculation about a move to Liverpool swirling around, the Magpies look disjointed, unsure, and vulnerable.

While friendly fixtures are often taken with a pinch of salt, momentum and confidence still count for something. Tottenham have both. Newcastle, well, they’ve got a growing injury list and a lack of cutting edge up front. That’s a tough spot to be in – especially against a Spurs side that’s finding its feet under Thomas Frank.

Best Bet: Tottenham to Win & Both Teams to Score

Here at BettingTips4You.com, we don’t flood you with dozens of predictions that only muddy the waters. Instead, we take pride in offering one clear, standout tip per game – a selection honed through thorough analysis, and crafted to offer the best value and reasoning. No confusion, just clarity – and accountability. And for this clash, our best bet is Tottenham to win with both teams finding the net.

Let’s get into why this bet carries real weight. Tottenham, to begin with, are looking sharp. Their record in pre-season so far – two wins and two draws – might not scream dominance, but it does scream stability. Crucially, they’ve kept their foot on the pedal, and the recent 1-0 win over Arsenal – settled by a Pape Sarr screamer – showed both tactical organisation and a hunger to win, even in matches that technically don’t matter.

Newcastle, in contrast, are a team grappling with uncertainty. Since smashing four past Carlisle in their opener, it’s been nothing but headaches – losses to Celtic, Arsenal and the K-League XI point to a side lacking rhythm. Joe Willock’s knock and Isak’s continued absence don’t help. With William Osula now likely leading the line, Newcastle are hardly at full strength – and it shows.

Still, despite their struggles, the Magpies have often found a way to score – even when under par. Spurs’ backline is talented but not impermeable, especially in pre-season when rotations and experimentation can lead to openings. With the likely return of Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton in midfield, Newcastle can still create chances – even if they’re not converting many.

Meanwhile, Richarlison is itching to make up for a glaring miss against Arsenal, and with Son Heung-min and James Maddison buzzing around him, goals feel very much on the cards for the Lilywhites. Spurs should have too much quality and cohesion for this Newcastle side – but keeping a clean sheet might be a step too far.

As our BettingTips4You.com expert Gram Dodd puts it:

“Tottenham are simply sharper and hungrier at this point in pre-season. They’ve got the attacking balance and belief, and against a Newcastle side missing their key striker, they’ll take the edge – but expect some chaos at the back too.”

Expect an open contest, goals at both ends, but a Spurs victory that continues their bright summer form. For punters looking for even more precision, we’d tentatively lean towards a 2-1 win for Tottenham. That scoreline captures the likely dynamic: Spurs having the upper hand, but Newcastle snatching a goal through midfield pressure or a set-piece.

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