Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United – Match preview and team news

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are set to clash on Saturday, 29 August 2026, with both teams eagerly seeking their inaugural Premier League victory of the campaign. The teams' recent midweek activities in the Carabao Cup have provided a hint of the challenges they may face. Tottenham Hotspur secured a convincing 5-1 win over Charlton Athletic, while Newcastle United triumphed 3-2 against West Bromwich Albion.

Tottenham Hotspur's Roberto De Zerbi's side currently sits without a point from their opening weekend, having suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brentford. Newcomers Xavi Simons, Dejan Kulusevski, and Wilson Odebert are still sidelined due to knee injuries, while Mohammed Kudus is absent with a thigh issue. James Maddison, expected to miss two weeks, is recovering from a fractured shoulder; his injury was initially thought to be more severe. Pape Sarr, suffering a thigh problem, remains a doubt for selection.

Newly-crowned captain Dan Burn is out for Newcastle United due to ankle ligament damage, while Joelinton (groin) and Tino Livramento (calf) are also absent. William Osula, who sustained a foot injury, continues to nurse the issue. New signing Bazoumana Toure, who netted against West Brom despite some discomfort, is expected to be fit for the upcoming match.

Historically, Newcastle United has the upper hand against Tottenham Hotspur, having won more away Premier League games against the North Londoners than any other opponent. In their last four visits to White Hart Lane, Newcastle secured maximum points in three matches, including a 2-1 victory in February 2026, courtesy of goals from Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey.

Furthermore, Newcastle has struggled on the away front, recording 29 points from winning positions in the Premier League since the beginning of the current season, with only four wins in their last 22 away matches.

Tottenham Hotspur's predicted starting lineup (4-3-3 formation) includes Kinsky, Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson, Fernandes, Tonali, Gallagher, Savio, Richarlison, and Tel. Newcastle United is expected to field Jaissle in goal, with Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Gonzalez, Miley, Elanga, Wissa, Barnes, and Woltemade lining up in their 4-2-3-1 formation.