Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United in the Saturday evening slot (17:30 BST, 29 August 2026). Spurs were beaten 3–0 at Brentford in GW1; Newcastle hosted Liverpool in a marquee opener and now travel to north London with Yoane Wissa and Harvey Barnes leading the line after Isak's departure.
Tottenham Hotspur: how they've looked
Roberto De Zerbi's revamped Spurs — Robertson at LB, Tonali in midfield, Solanke up front — must bounce back at home. Maddison and Simons supply creativity; a first home PL win is essential after the Brentford humbling.
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Newcastle United: how they've looked
Eddie Howe's Newcastle lost Isak to Liverpool but added Wissa and Elanga. Pope, Botman and Barnes remain core FPL assets; away form at Spurs is historically competitive.
The tactical picture
End-to-end Premier League fixture — both sides press high. Spurs' home crowd demands early intensity; Newcastle's wide runners test Robertson's defensive recovery.
Head-to-head history
Spurs have won three of the last five home meetings; average 3+ goals per game in that sample.
Picks worth knowing
- James Maddison (Spurs, MID): set pieces and shots if he starts.
- Dominic Solanke (Spurs, FWD): penalty taker at home.
- Harvey Barnes (Newcastle, FWD): pace on the counter.
- Yoane Wissa (Newcastle, FWD): replaces Isak as focal point.
- Predictor: Spurs 2–1 Newcastle.
Final call
Spurs' home response expected after GW1 embarrassment. Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2–1 Newcastle United.