Newcastle - Tottenham Football prediction

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur meet at St. James' Park in a match for Premier League Matchday 1. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the away team, which in the last 4 games has won 3 and lost 1. In fact, in the last clash at this stadium, in a Premier League game, 13-08-2017, Tottenham Hotspur managed to win, by (0-2). The goals of the match were scored by D. Alli (61 ') and B. Davies (70') for Tottenham Hotspur. In this match, the home side could play a decisive role as Tottenham Hotspur have shown differences in their home and away games.

Newcastle United Analysis

The home team are making their debut this season after finishing last season in 10th place. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games has 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 15 goals scored and 24 conceded; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats in his stadium, with 17 goals scored and 14 conceded. The team arrives at this meeting after a defeat away with Braga by (4-0). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Newcastle United have won 6, drawn 3 and lost 1. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches.

Newcastle go into this first unmotivated day after a 1-0 loss to Augsburg. The emblem of the house usually acts in a traditional 4-3-3, privileging a style of game faster, progressing in the ground, mainly, through the lateral corridors. In this drawing, the three men responsible for launching panic in the opposing area are Murphy, Ritchie and Muto. Being a set with some weaknesses, it is guessed that the housekeepers adopt a more defensive strategy. The coach Rafael Benítez will not be able to count on Florian Lejeune for being injured.

Tottenham Hotspur Analysis

This is the first game in this edition of the away team's race, which finished the previous edition in the 3rd position. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 12 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in his stadium. The team arrives at this meeting after a defeat away with Girona by (4-1). Tottenham Hotspur have won 5, drawn 1 and lost 4 in the last 10 games of all competitions. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games but their attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In their away games there is a tendency for goals to be scored, as 27 of their last 30 games have finished with over 1.5 goals. In 15 games, he conceded the first goal 7 times but managed to go back to score 4.

Tottenham go into this first round very unmotivated after a heavy snub, 4-1, in a friendly against Girona. The visiting emblem usually acts on a tactical system in 4-3-3, favoring the rapid transitions, mainly through the wings. One of the strengths of the foreign set is how they can react to a disadvantage. The Tottenham manager will not be able to count on Harry Winks for being injured.

Betting Tip: 

The most likely scenario for this challenge will be Tottenham's win. It is true that this is the first round, but the visiting club has a higher quality squad. Tottenham have played well in this pre-season, especially at the International Champions Cup. On the other hand, Newcastle have not won any of the last four friendly matches.