Date & Time: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Kick-off: 19:30 GMT / 14:30 ET / 2:30 pm ET
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Competition: Premier League, Match day 26
Current Standings: Tottenham Hotspur – 15th place, 29 points (7 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses from ~25 games)
Newcastle United – 12th place, 33 points (9 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses). This mid-table clash has taken on added urgency, especially for Spurs, who are in a worrying slump and just six points clear of the relegation zone. Newcastle, slightly higher up, will look to capitalise on Tottenham’s poor form to climb further.
Recent Form & Context
Tottenham have struggled badly in 2026, winless in the Premier League this calendar year so far, with only two wins in their last 16 league games. They’ve been particularly shaky at home, winning just one of their last 11 Premier League home matches.
Manager Thomas Frank is under pressure, and the team has been eliminated from domestic cups, adding to the sense of crisis. A recent red card to captain Cristian Romero against Manchester United means he’s suspended for four games, starting with this one, forcing defensive changes.
Newcastle, under Eddie Howe, have been inconsistent but more solid overall. They’ve had a tough recent run, losing several matches, but Howe often gets results when it matters. They face additional fixtures soon (FA Cup on Saturday and a Champions League knockout tie), which could impact fatigue, but their squad depth might help. Newcastle have a decent recent record against Spurs, with Tottenham winning only once in the last eight meetings across competitions.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur (possible 3-4-2-1 or similar): Injuries/Suspensions: Cristian Romero (suspended), Destiny Udogie (out for at least a month), plus others like Kulusevski and Bergvall are potentially doubtful.
Predicted: Vicario; Palhinha, Dragusin, Van de Ven; Gray, Spence (wing-backs); others in midfield/attack, including potential starts for Solanke up front.
Spurs will miss Romero’s leadership at the back, making them vulnerable to Newcastle’s attackers.
Newcastle United (possible 4-3-3): Likely strong lineup with players like Harvey Barnes featuring prominently. No major new suspensions highlighted, though recent losses suggest rotation risks.
Newcastle have scored more goals overall this season (around 27-35 in league play per stats) compared to Spurs’ lower tally (~13).
Key Stats
Tottenham has conceded at least 2 goals in several recent games and struggle defensively without key players.
Newcastle have lost at half-time and full-time in their last three Premier League matches but perform better away when motivated.
Head-to-head: Tottenham historically lead overall (74 wins to Newcastle’s 65 in many meetings), but recent form favours Newcastle.
Predictions & Odds Insight
This is seen as a tough one to call. Many previews highlight the desperation on both sides, but Spurs’ home woes and defensive issues tilt it toward a potential Newcastle edge or draw.
Some sources favour over 2.5 goals due to leaky defences.
Betting sentiment: Newcastle is often backed to get a result, with Spurs at longer odds in some markets (e.g., +200 range), and warnings that a loss could drag Spurs deeper into relegation trouble (now at 10/1 to go down).
Overall Outlook: A “desperation derby” as one outlet called it—both need points, but Tottenham’s form makes them underdogs at home. Expect an open, potentially high-scoring game with Newcastle looking to exploit Spurs’ backline issues. A draw wouldn’t surprise, but a Newcastle win could heap more pressure on Spurs.
