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Newcastle vs Tottenham – Pre-Match Analysis

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Premier League · Regular Season - 32

Kick-off

Sat 17 Apr 2027

14:00

Venue

St James’ Park

Competition

Premier League

England

Status

NS
💬 Comment 📝 Notes
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Poisson rates Newcastle at 54% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Newcastle vs Tottenham encounter.

✍️ Match Preview

Analysis & Preview

A Premier League encounter, Regular Season - 32 sees Tottenham travel to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle. The game is scheduled for Saturday 17 April 2027, 14:00 UTC.

Form Analysis

Looking at all fixtures this season, Newcastle stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 Premier League matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: D W L D W. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Newcastle have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

In front of their own supporters this season, Newcastle have posted 4W 1D 5L at St James’ Park — 1.30 PPG. They are averaging 2.00 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.

Tottenham — All Games: 3W 2D 5L from 10 Premier League fixtures this season — 1.10 PPG. Last five: D L W L L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.50 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Tottenham have played only a handful of Premier League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

Tottenham away from home this season: 2W 2D 6L from 10 away games — 0.80 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.

The form comparison is too close to call — 1.10 PPG (Newcastle) versus 1.10 (Tottenham). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.

The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Newcastle register both teams scoring in 90% of relevant matches, Tottenham in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.

H2H

The historical ledger comes down firmly in favour of Newcastle: 7 wins from 10 previous clashes against 2 for Tottenham, with 1 draws across those contests.

Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 10 meetings have averaged 4.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 29 Aug 2026, ended 2–0 with Newcastle winning.

From a betting standpoint, the H2H backs both Newcastle and goals. The home side's 7 wins from 10 meetings, combined with an average of 4.0 goals per game, gives the home win and Over 2.5 combination a historically grounded case.

Trading Patterns

Newcastle in-play and half-time data (40 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 64% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 80% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 35%.

Tottenham in-play and half-time data (40 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games).

From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Newcastle 65% and Tottenham 58% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Newcastle 62% | Tottenham 62%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Newcastle 1.88 xG and Tottenham 1.17 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Newcastle attack 1.097 / defence 1.138 | Tottenham attack 0.851 / defence 1.076. League average goals — home 1.593 / away 1.211. Data: 40 Newcastle games / 40 Tottenham games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.

Result probabilities: Newcastle 54% | Draw 22% | Tottenham 24%. Fair-value odds: Newcastle 1.85 | Draw 4.55 | Tottenham 4.17. Newcastle hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 59% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 3.05. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 59% — the 3.05 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Analysis Verdict

On the Poisson output, Newcastle are the pick at 54% — moderate model lean. With a 22% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Newcastle offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.

On the goals line, Poisson's 3.05 combined xG gives a 59% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.4 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.0 goals per meeting.

Poisson assigns a 59% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Newcastle 90% | Tottenham 60% BTTS from recent games.

The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (40 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H Newcastle hold a strong historical advantage, winning 7 of 10 meetings.
H2H H2H history and Poisson model both point to Newcastle — H2H win rate 70% vs Poisson 54%.
Goals H2H (4.00 goals/game) and Poisson xG (3.05) both back Over 2.5 goals (59% Poisson probability).
BTTS H2H BTTS 80% and Poisson BTTS 59% — two-way scoring is the dominant historical and model-backed outcome.
BTTS BTTS Yes is supported by both form (Newcastle 9/10, Tottenham 6/10) and Poisson model (59%).

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Newcastle vs Tottenham | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: St James’ Park • Kick-off: Saturday 17 Apr 2027, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Newcastle 54% | Draw 22% | Tottenham 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 59% | BTTS 59% | xG Newcastle 1.88 / Tottenham 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: Newcastle attack 1.097 / def 1.138 | Tottenham attack 0.851 / def 1.076 | league avg home 1.593 / away 1.211 • Poisson stance: Newcastle (54%) — moderate lean

🧮 Prediction Model

1.88

Newcastle xG

Expected Goals

1.17

Tottenham xG

54%
22%
24%
Newcastle Draw Tottenham

59%

BTTS

81%

Over 1.5

59%

Over 2.5

36%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Newcastle vs Tottenham kick off?

Newcastle vs Tottenham is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 on Saturday 17 April 2027 at St James’ Park.

Where is Newcastle vs Tottenham being played?

The match is being played at St James’ Park.

What competition is Newcastle vs Tottenham part of?

Newcastle vs Tottenham is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the Premier League (England).

Who is favourite to win Newcastle vs Tottenham?

Our statistical model gives Newcastle a 54% chance of winning, Tottenham a 24% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Newcastle the favourite.

Will both teams score in Newcastle vs Tottenham?

Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Newcastle and Tottenham will score (BTTS).

Will Newcastle vs Tottenham have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 59%.

What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Tottenham?

Record (10 meetings): Newcastle 7W | Draws 1 | Tottenham 2W.

What form are Newcastle and Tottenham in?

Newcastle (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-W-L-D-W. Tottenham (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.50 | L5 D-L-W-L-L.

🧮 Model Insight

Model Mechanics

Working from Newcastle's attack rating (1.10) and Tottenham's defence rating (1.08), the model arrives at 1.88 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Tottenham's attack versus Newcastle's defence, projects 1.17 expected goals for the visitors.

The sample (40/40 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.

The Exact-Score Picture

Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 11.8%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.8%), 2-0 (8.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

Newcastle Win

54%

Newcastle

1.86

22%

Draw

4.44

24%

Tottenham

4.23

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

10.4%

Draw

Most likely

2 – 1

9.8%

Home win

1 – 0

8.9%

Home win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.88

Newcastle xG

Total xG

3.05

1.17

Tottenham xG

54%
22%
24%
NewcastleDrawTottenham

1.86

54%

Home win

4.44

22%

Draw

4.23

24%

Away win

Goals Markets

81%

Over 1.5

1.23

19%

Under 1.5

5.26

59%

Over 2.5

1.69

41%

Under 2.5

2.44

36%

Over 3.5

2.78

64%

Under 3.5

1.56

19%

Over 4.5

5.26

81%

Under 4.5

1.23

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

59%

BTTS Yes

1.71

41%

BTTS No

2.41

Clean Sheet

31%

Newcastle

3.23

15%

Tottenham

6.55

Win to Nil

17%

Newcastle

6.00

4%

Tottenham

27.71

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 4.7 5.5 3.3 1.3 0.4 0.1
1 8.9 10.4 6.1 2.4 0.7 0.2
2 8.3 9.8 5.7 2.2 0.7 0.2
3 5.2 6.1 3.6 1.4 0.4 0.1
4 2.5 2.9 1.7 0.7 0.2
5 0.9 1.1 0.6 0.2 0.1

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.879
λ Away (xG) 1.173
Total xG 3.052
League avg home goals 1.593
League avg away goals 1.211
Newcastle attack strength 1.097
Newcastle defence strength 1.138
Tottenham attack strength 0.851
Tottenham defence strength 1.076
Data phase Blended
Games used (H/A) 40 / 40

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Newcastle vs Tottenham?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.8%.

How many goals are Newcastle and Tottenham expected to score?

The model projects 1.88 expected goals for Newcastle and 1.17 for Tottenham, a combined total of 3.05.

How confident is the prediction model for Newcastle vs Tottenham?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Where Both Sides Stand

Newcastle come into this having played 40 games, going 15W 8D 17L for 1.32 points per game. Their last five reads D-W-L-D-W. It's still early in the season for Newcastle, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

On the other side, Tottenham sit at 1.02 PPG from 40 outings (10W 11D 19L), a run that reads D-L-W-L-L across their last five. It's still early in the season for Tottenham, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Form-wise this is close to level: Newcastle on 1.32 PPG, Tottenham on 1.02. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Home Ground vs the Road

Newcastle's home form reads 10W 3D 7L across 20 games on their own ground, a 1.65 PPG return.

Away from home, Tottenham have taken 1.30 points per game from 20 outings (7W 5D 8L).

The Goals Picture

Newcastle are averaging 1.42 goals scored and 1.42 conceded per game recently; Tottenham are on 1.20 scored and 1.55 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Newcastle have seen both teams score in 65% of their recent games.

Last 40 Results — Premier League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Newcastle

Newcastle

Early Season
D W L D W
Tottenham

Tottenham

Early Season
D L W L L
40 Played 40
15/8/17 W / D / L 10/11/19
1.32 Points Per Game 1.02
1.42 Avg Goals Scored 1.20
1.42 Avg Goals Conceded 1.55
2.85 Avg Goals / Game 2.75
9 Clean Sheets 9
26 BTTS 23
25 Over 2.5 Games 25
Newcastle

Newcastle

W
A Tottenham
2–0 HT 0–0
29 Aug
D
H Liverpool
2–2 HT 1–0
23 Aug
L
A Fulham
0–2 HT 0–1
24 May
W
H West Ham
3–1 HT 2–0
17 May
D
A Nottingham Forest
1–1 HT 0–0
10 May
W
H Brighton
3–1 HT 2–0
02 May
L
A Arsenal
0–1 HT 0–1
25 Apr
L
H Bournemouth
1–2 HT 0–1
18 Apr
L
A Crystal Palace
1–2 HT 1–0
12 Apr
L
H Sunderland
1–2 HT 1–0
22 Mar
W
A Chelsea
1–0 HT 1–0
14 Mar
W
H Manchester United
2–1 HT 1–1
04 Mar
L
H Everton
2–3 HT 1–2
28 Feb
L
A Manchester City
1–2 HT 1–2
21 Feb
W
A Tottenham
2–1 HT 1–0
10 Feb
L
H Brentford
2–3 HT 1–2
07 Feb
L
A Liverpool
1–4 HT 1–2
31 Jan
L
H Aston Villa
0–2 HT 0–1
25 Jan
D
A Wolves
0–0 HT 0–0
18 Jan
W
H Leeds
4–3 HT 1–2
07 Jan
W
H Crystal Palace
2–0 HT 0–0
04 Jan
W
A Burnley
3–1 HT 2–1
30 Dec
L
A Manchester United
0–1 HT 0–1
26 Dec
D
H Chelsea
2–2 HT 2–0
20 Dec
L
A Sunderland
0–1 HT 0–0
14 Dec
W
H Burnley
2–1 HT 2–0
06 Dec
D
H Tottenham
2–2 HT 0–0
02 Dec
W
A Everton
4–1 HT 3–0
29 Nov
W
H Manchester City
2–1 HT 0–0
22 Nov
L
A Brentford
1–3 HT 1–0
09 Nov
L
A West Ham
1–3 HT 1–2
02 Nov
W
H Fulham
2–1 HT 1–0
25 Oct
L
A Brighton
1–2 HT 0–1
18 Oct
W
H Nottingham Forest
2–0 HT 0–0
05 Oct
L
H Arsenal
1–2 HT 1–0
28 Sep
D
A Bournemouth
0–0 HT 0–0
21 Sep
W
H Wolves
1–0 HT 1–0
13 Sep
D
A Leeds
0–0 HT 0–0
30 Aug
L
H Liverpool
2–3 HT 0–1
25 Aug
D
A Aston Villa
0–0 HT 0–0
16 Aug
Tottenham

Tottenham

L
H Newcastle
0–2 HT 0–0
29 Aug
L
A Brentford
0–3 HT 0–2
22 Aug
W
H Everton
1–0 HT 1–0
24 May
L
A Chelsea
1–2 HT 0–1
19 May
D
H Leeds
1–1 HT 0–0
11 May
W
A Aston Villa
2–1 HT 2–0
03 May
W
A Wolves
1–0 HT 0–0
25 Apr
D
H Brighton
2–2 HT 1–1
18 Apr
L
A Sunderland
0–1 HT 0–0
12 Apr
L
H Nottingham Forest
0–3 HT 0–1
22 Mar
D
A Liverpool
1–1 HT 0–1
15 Mar
L
H Crystal Palace
1–3 HT 1–3
05 Mar
L
A Fulham
1–2 HT 0–2
01 Mar
L
H Arsenal
1–4 HT 1–1
22 Feb
L
H Newcastle
1–2 HT 0–1
10 Feb
L
A Manchester United
0–2 HT 0–1
07 Feb
D
H Manchester City
2–2 HT 0–2
01 Feb
D
A Burnley
2–2 HT 1–1
24 Jan
L
H West Ham
1–2 HT 0–1
17 Jan
L
A Bournemouth
2–3 HT 1–2
07 Jan
D
H Sunderland
1–1 HT 1–0
04 Jan
D
A Brentford
0–0 HT 0–0
01 Jan
W
A Crystal Palace
1–0 HT 1–0
28 Dec
L
H Liverpool
1–2 HT 0–0
20 Dec
L
A Nottingham Forest
0–3 HT 0–1
14 Dec
W
H Brentford
2–0 HT 2–0
06 Dec
D
A Newcastle
2–2 HT 0–0
02 Dec
L
H Fulham
1–2 HT 0–2
29 Nov
L
A Arsenal
1–4 HT 0–2
23 Nov
D
H Manchester United
2–2 HT 0–1
08 Nov
L
H Chelsea
0–1 HT 0–1
01 Nov
W
A Everton
3–0 HT 2–0
26 Oct
L
H Aston Villa
1–2 HT 1–1
19 Oct
W
A Leeds
2–1 HT 1–1
04 Oct
D
H Wolves
1–1 HT 0–0
27 Sep
D
A Brighton
2–2 HT 1–2
20 Sep
W
A West Ham
3–0 HT 0–0
13 Sep
L
H Bournemouth
0–1 HT 0–1
30 Aug
W
A Manchester City
2–0 HT 2–0
23 Aug
W
H Burnley
3–0 HT 1–0
16 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Newcastle and Tottenham in coming into this match?

Newcastle have gone 15W 8D 17L in their last 40 games (1.32 PPG), while Tottenham have gone 10W 11D 19L in their last 40 (1.02 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Newcastle at home or Tottenham away?

Newcastle's home record (1.65 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Newcastle at home: 1.65 PPG; Tottenham away: 1.30 PPG.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

A Look Back

The fixture history between Newcastle and Tottenham runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to April 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. The two were last together as recently as 29 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.

Digging Into the Numbers

Newcastle have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.

The biggest gap between the sides came on 23 Apr 2023, when Newcastle won 6-1 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.

Newcastle's record when hosting Tottenham specifically: 3W 1D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 10 Meetings

Newcastle

7

Newcastle

1

Draws

Tottenham

2

Tottenham

Recent Meetings

Tottenham
0–2
29 Aug 26
Newcastle
Tottenham
1–2
10 Feb 26
Newcastle
Newcastle
2–2
02 Dec 25
Tottenham
Tottenham
1–2
04 Jan 25
Newcastle
Newcastle
2–1
01 Sep 24
Tottenham
Newcastle
4–0
13 Apr 24
Tottenham
Tottenham
4–1
10 Dec 23
Newcastle
Newcastle
6–1
23 Apr 23
Tottenham
Tottenham
1–2
23 Oct 22
Newcastle
Tottenham
5–1
03 Apr 22
Newcastle

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Tottenham?

From 10 meetings on record, Newcastle have won 7, Tottenham have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.

When did Newcastle and Tottenham last play each other?

They last met on 29 August 2026, when Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle.

Who has won more matches between Newcastle and Tottenham?

Newcastle have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

Half-Time Trends

Newcastle are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 20% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.

Tottenham are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches.

The Numbers That Matter

Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Newcastle at 80%, Tottenham at 50%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.

Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 80% for Newcastle and 65% for Tottenham. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 45% and 25% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Newcastle home games / Tottenham away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Newcastle Newcastle Early Season
Metric All
(40 games)
Venue
(20 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 29/40
(72.5%)
16/20
(80%)
2+ Goals Before HT 13/40
(32.5%)
8/20
(40%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 7/11
(63.6%)
4/4
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 6/11
(54.5%)
4/4
(100%)
Winning at HT 15/40
(37.5%)
9/20
(45%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 6/40
(15%)
4/20
(20%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 1/40
(2.5%)
1/20
(5%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 26/40
(65%)
16/20
(80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 25/40
(62.5%)
16/20
(80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 14/40
(35%)
9/20
(45%)
Clean Sheet 9/40
(22.5%)
3/20
(15%)
Failed to Score 9/40
(22.5%)
1/20
(5%)
Tottenham Tottenham Early Season
Metric All
(40 games)
Venue
(20 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 31/40
(77.5%)
15/20
(75%)
2+ Goals Before HT 17/40
(42.5%)
10/20
(50%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 8/9
(88.9%)
4/5
(80%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 6/9
(66.7%)
2/5
(40%)
Winning at HT 8/40
(20%)
4/20
(20%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 1/40
(2.5%)
0/20
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 4/40
(10%)
2/20
(10%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 23/40
(57.5%)
10/20
(50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 25/40
(62.5%)
13/20
(65%)
Over 3.5 Goals 10/40
(25%)
5/20
(25%)
Clean Sheet 9/40
(22.5%)
6/20
(30%)
Failed to Score 9/40
(22.5%)
5/20
(25%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Newcastle play Tottenham?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 80% of Newcastle's games and 50% of Tottenham's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Is Newcastle vs Tottenham usually a high-scoring fixture?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 80% of Newcastle's matches and 65% of Tottenham's.

Do Newcastle and Tottenham tend to score early?

Newcastle have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Tottenham in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

The match report will be available once the game has finished.