Newcastle take on the visitors Tottenham in the round 1/8-finals of EFL Cup. The match will be played on Wednesday, October 29th at St. James' Park (Newcastle).
Newcastle are struggling to find consistency at the start of the new season. The Magpies have been under Eddie Howe’s leadership for quite some time now, and it seems safe to say that their triumphant campaigns often alternate with visible downturns. The 2024/2025 season started brightly: they finally claimed silverware, albeit in the modest League Cup, and finished 5th in the Premier League after a fierce battle with Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, earning a return to the Champions League. There, they began with a defeat — but against Barcelona, which was hardly unexpected. They then crushed Union 4-0 and followed that up with a convincing win over Benfica. In the league, though, things have been tougher, with form dipping after the controversial departure of Isak. Even once new signing Woltemade began scoring regularly, Newcastle remained inconsistent, alternating wins with frustrating setbacks. They managed to edge Fulham 2-1 in their latest match. Newcastle have shown flashes of their best football but remain unpredictable week to week. Their attacking play is dynamic, yet defensive lapses and lack of stability often undo their progress.
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Tottenham have shed their reputation as a football meme, finally lifting a significant trophy — not a minor one like the League Cup, but a major European title, the Europa League. Still, even that success couldn’t save Postecoglou from dismissal after the team’s dramatic collapse to 17th place with just 38 points in the Premier League. Under his successor, Franke, Tottenham immediately improved: they contested the UEFA Super Cup (leading 2-0 before losing to PSG on penalties) and returned to the Champions League, where they opened with a fortunate win over Villarreal, followed by a draw with Bodø/Glimt, and a goalless stalemate away to Monaco. Domestically, their performances have become much steadier, though occasional setbacks — like the recent home loss to Aston Villa — still occur. They bounced back well with a 3-0 win over Everton last weekend. Tottenham now combine structure with attacking intent, showing better balance between defense and creativity. Their confidence appears to be growing, and they look far more disciplined than they were last season.
Newcastle have won five of the last six official meetings, including the last three in a row, with Tottenham managing just one victory in that span. Both sides have their strengths and weaknesses, and both tend to play open football. The best pick here is Both Teams to Score.
Prediction for the match: Both teams to score – yes.
