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Opta’s Supercomputer’s Premier League prediction table makes for extremely grim reading for Tottenham fans after the club’s latest home loss.

Spurs Web has been tracking Opta’s prediction after every league result, and over the last few weeks, it has unsurprisingly been all downhill from a Tottenham Hotspur perspective.

Thomas Frank’s men lost at home for the fourth time in six Premier League matches this season when Fulham left with a 2-1 win from N17.

The result means that the Lilywhites now have the second-worst home record in the division, only ahead of Wolves, who already appear destined to finish bottom of the table.

Opta predicts where Tottenham will finish this season

Opta’s Algorithm predicts that after this weekend’s results, Tottenham will finish in 12th place in the Premier League table, with an expected points tally of 51.2.

Even more worryingly, the supercomputer hands Thomas Frank’s men just a 3.26 per cent chance of qualifying for the Champions League and a 6.41 per cent chance of finishing within the Europa League spaces.

That would make for extremely worrying reading for Spurs fans, but truth be told, it is difficult to argue with those predictions, given the standard of football we have seen from the Lilywhites this campaign, especially at home.

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What is the minimum Frank needs to achieve this season?

For all the talk of Tottenham finishing 17th last season, most people will concede that there was a specific set of circumstances that led to that.

That excuse will certainly not be accepted by Spurs fans if the team continues to linger in the bottom half of the table.

Tottenham are searching for the right balance again as Thomas Frank weighs up key decisions for a difficult trip to St James’ Park, and we have attempted to predict Frank’s starting XI against Newcastle.

Tottenham Hotspur have slipped into the bottom half of the Premier League table for the first time under Thomas Frank, following a winless November that has left supporters frustrated with the direction of performances.

Their next test is a demanding one, as Frank takes his team to St James’ Park to face a Newcastle United side beginning to find their rhythm again in the league.

Newcastle have won their last two league matches and are now level on points with Tottenham, sitting just one place below the north London side in 12th position.

Frank will be desperate for a response on Tuesday night, and with that in mind, we have attempted to predict the Dane’s starting XI.

Predicted Tottenham XI to face Newcastle in the Premier League

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: It was a disappointing performance by Vicario, who was at fault for Fulham’s second goal on Saturday, but we still expect him to keep his place in Frank’s starting XI.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: Porro’s weekend display did little to inspire confidence, as he struggled both defensively and in attacking phases. Despite that, we do not expect Frank to take him out of the squad.

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Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The Tottenham captain has served his one-game ban following five bookings in the opening 12 games and should return to the starting XI.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman was one of the better performers against Fulham, and if he can replicate that level, while others around him raise their game, Tottenham could give themselves a better chance of keeping Newcastle quiet.

Left-back – Djed Spence: The full-back was handed a rest at the weekend with Destiny Udogie starting ahead of him, but on Tuesday, he could return to the starting XI.

Pivot midfielder – Joao Palhinha: The 30-year-old started against Fulham but produced one of his weaker performances in a Tottenham shirt. Even so, Frank could still use his robustness in midfield.

Pivot midfielder – Rodrigo Bentancur: The Uruguayan missed out against Fulham as Frank opted for Archie Gray ahead of him. The 19-year-old’s outing was not groundbreaking, and we can see Bentancur returning to the side.

Centre midfielder – Lucas Bergvall: While Bentancur takes the deeper role beside Palhinha, the teenager could be pushed further up the pitch in the ten position.

Right winger – Mohammed Kudus: Kudus grabbed the only goal for Tottenham against Fulham and should take up the right wing spot on Tuesday.

Striker – Randal Kolo Muani: The forward showed fight and spirit against Fulham, even though he did not get on the scoresheet. He should lead the line once more.

Tottenham Hotspur make the long journey to St James’ Park on Tuesday and changes are required if Thomas Frank’s team wish to avoid another defeat.

Tottenham Hotspur once again find themselves in a crisis, with poor performances on the pitch leading to unrest in the stands.

Spurs have suffered five defeats in their past seven matches, conceding 11 goals in the three most recent of those fixtures.

Next up Thomas Frank and his players will take on Newcastle United away from home, a fixture which has already caused Tottenham a defeat this season.

It has been more than four years since Spurs were victorious at St James’ Park and three changes must be made if they are to have any chance of getting a result on Tuesday.

Cristian Romero will be back from his suspension

The Tottenham centre-backs were not the players at fault for the goals conceded against Fulham. However, there is an argument to be made that either Kevin Danso or Micky van de Ven should have retreated to the goalline when Guglielmo Vicario left his net and conceded possession.

With Cristian Romero returning from his one-match suspension, it makes sense to put him back in the team in place of Danso.

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Although the Spurs captain was poor against PSG in his most recent start, he is still the far superior right sided central defender at the club.

Wilson Odobert should replace on of Tottenham’s centre forwards

Frank tried starting both Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison against Fulham and this strategy failed to bear fruit. The strikers were wasteful, failed to get on the end of balls and Richarlison in particular contributed very little during the match.

Spurs will likely go back to a system which includes a left winger and Wilson Odobert has mostly been the preferred choice to start in recent weeks.

The 21 year old’s attacking stats are not great, but his end product does appear to be improving. He did manage to register his first goal of the season against Copenhagen in the Champions League and then followed this up with an assist against Manchester United.

Xavi Simons must be trusted to deliver for Spurs

It is no secret that Xavi Simons has not been good enough since joining Tottenham. However, repeatedly choosing to bench the midfielder is doing nothing for his confidence.

Despite his disappointing displays, Simons is one of very few players in the Tottenham first-team squad capable of creating a good number of chances.

Spurs did create against Fulham, but the play was very one dimensional, with a heavy emphasis on crosses into the box. Simons has the capacity to offer something different and Frank needs to look beyond the times when the German has fallen short of the mark and put him back in the starting lineup.

Ramon Vega has made a big claim about Tottenham Hotspur’s controversial managerial decision over the summer.

There are now serious calls from Tottenham fans to sack Thomas Frank after the Lilywhites fell to yet another home defeat on Saturday.

Spurs now have the second-worst home record across the Premier League this season, only better than Wolves, who are rooted to the bottom of the table.

Frank’s decision to criticise Tottenham fans for booing Guglielmo Vicario has landed him in even more hot water with the fan base, who are now at the end of their patience with the Dane’s perceived negative approach.

Ramon Vega claims Tottenham should have never sacked Ange Postecoglou

Vega has been very vocal in his criticism of Frank over the past week, and the Swiss defender has made another big declaration following the side’s latest defeat.

He has taken to social media to insist that Tottenham made a mistake by sacking Postecoglou after their Europa League triumph in the summer.

Vega wrote: “Now I have to repeat it! Spurs should never have sacked Ange Postecoglou!”

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He also drew a comparison between where Tottenham were after 13 league games last season and where they are now.

Vega accuses Frank of not being true to his words

The former Tottenham defender’s main bone of contention appears to be the 52-year-old’s style of play.

Vega reposted Frank’s previous press conference from the summer, where the Spurs boss spoke about wanting the side to be ‘brave and aggressive’, and questioned why he has not followed through.

The 54-year-old also hinted soon after Tottenham’s loss to Fulham that he expected the club to sack the former Brentford boss.

Spurs are in desperate need of a response as they head into a testing fixture against Newcastle United, with pressure rising and supporters demanding far more from Thomas Frank and his players. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Newcastle.

Tottenham Hotspur are desperate to get back to winning ways following their defeat at yet another London rival, Fulham, at the weekend.

Fixtures are coming thick and fast for Spurs, who are set to return to action three days after their disappointing 2-1 loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Pressure is mounting on Thomas Frank, who Spurs fans have described as ‘not a real Spurs manager‘, following the recent slump in form and the manager’s comment on fans booing during the game.

Up next for Tottenham is a familiar foe, Newcastle United, a side in good form and one that has already beaten Spurs this season.

When and where Tottenham vs Newcastle takes place

Tottenham will make a trip to St James Park on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 20:15 (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Newcastle in the Premier League

Supporters in the United Kingdom can watch Tottenham vs Newcastle live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

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Team news for Spurs and Newcastle

Cristian Romero is set to return to action here after having completed his one-game ban following his suspension after picking up five bookings in the opening 12 games.

Meanwhile, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Kota Takai and Ben Davies are all out, with reports claiming that they could return later this month.

Radu Dragusin, despite having featured in a behind-closed-doors match in November, is not yet available to take part, while James Maddison will not feature until next year, and Yves Bissouma’s return date is unknown.

Newcastle have their own issues to contend with, with Nick Pope unavailable due to a knock. Sven Botman is a doubt as he continues to deal with a back injury, while William Osula is sidelined with an ankle issue.

Emil Krafth is also doubtful with a knee problem, while Kieran Trippier is out with a hamstring injury, and Yoane Wissa is sidelined with a knee injury.

Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham vs Newcastle

Looking at the form of both sides, Newcastle are in a much better place, having secured three wins in their last five outings in the league, including a victory over Manchester City.

Spurs, on the other hand, are with just one win in their last five, with their sole victory coming all the way back in October against Everton, leaving them with a record of no wins in November.

The two sides have met already this season, although it was in the Carabao Cup, and it was Newcastle who came out on top, beating Tottenham 2-0.

We expect a similar outcome here, with the Magpies proving to be a bit too much for Spurs at St James Park.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a sensational January deal for an extremely talented Premier League midfielder.

Based on reports over recent weeks, it appears that Spurs are looking at various midfielders with Premier League experience ahead of the January window.

Scott McTominay, Ruben Neves and Conor Gallagher have all been mooted as targets for Tottenham, but a new report has now suggested that the Lilywhites may raid a Premier League rival for a 21-year-old.

The player in question has not been at his best since missing out on a summer move to Man United, but that has not deterred Spurs.

Tottenham plotting move for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba

According to CaughtOffside, Spurs are now sensing an opportunity to raid Brighton for Carlos Baleba in January.

The Cameroon international has blossomed into a superb talent since arriving at the Amex Stadium in 2023, but he has not been in the best of form this campaign following his failed move to Old Trafford in the summer.

The report claims that the Seagulls will demand €100m (£87.6m) for their star man, which could make the pursuit complicated for Tottenham Hotspur.

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Spurs could battle Man United for Baleba

CaughtOffside mention that Rubem Amorim’s men could return for Baleba in January after their failed summer move.

The outlet states that Tottenham and Man Utd are the ‘main two teams to watch’ in the race for the Brighton man.

Tottenham Hotspur may have to battle AC Milan to land a Premier League forward they have had their eye on since the summer.

According to reports, Spurs are prioritising signings who will strengthen their starting eleven in January rather than youngsters or squad players.

The Lilywhites may be poised to re-enter the race for a Premier League striker, who has eight goals this term, after failing with an approach for him this summer.

Tottenham reportedly pushed hard for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta on summer deadline day, and according to reports over recent weeks, Spurs could try again for the French international in January.

It emerged a few days ago that Palace are worried about losing Mateta after failing to tie him down to a new contract.

AC Milan enter race to sign Tottenham target Jean-Philippe Mateta

Football Insider have now also backed up recent reports on Mateta’s contract talks with the Eagles, revealing that there is some distance between the two parties.

Oliver Glasner’s men are unwilling to offer the 28-year-old the salary that he is demanding.

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There is a growing feeling that the South London club could cash in on Mateta if they fail to make progress in the negotiations until January.

The outlet makes no mention of Spurs but reveals that AC Milan are now keeping tabs on the Palace star’s situation.

Why Milan may have an advantage over Spurs in Mateta race

An update from earlier this week claimed that Mateta is keen on moving to Italy at some point in his career.

That may mean that if the Rossoneri substantiate their interest, the French international’s head may be turned.

A new report has revealed how Tottenham Hotspur will react to the expression of interest from two Bundesliga clubs in their player.

One Spurs defender has been so good this season that he has made WhoScored’s Team of the Season so far across Europe’s top five leagues.

That is not Micky van de Ven or Cristian Romero, but rather the Lilywhites’ young gun, Luka Vuskovic, who is turning a lot of heads with his performances in Hamburg.

It emerged a few days ago that Vuskovic is attracting interest from the likes of Barcelona, who are plotting a move for the Tottenham man next summer.

Tottenham have already made a decision on Luka Vuskovic

According to Football Insider, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also showing interest in the 18-year-old after his strong start to the season at Hamburg.

However, the report says that Spurs will not sanction a permanent exit away from N17 for Vuskovic as the North London club view the teenager as a ‘future star’.

Tottenham Hotspur have not yet decided whether to loan the Croat out next season. They are expected to monitor his progress closely over the rest of the season to determine whether he is ready to make the step up into their first-team next term.

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Spurs have held talks with Vuskovic over his future

It was reported by SportBild two weeks ago that Tottenham’s scouts have been closely watching Vuskovic’s performances at Hamburg this season.

The publication claimed that the centre-back is in constant dialogue with his parent club over his next step.

According to a journalist, Tottenham Hotspur are planning to offload a player who has made 21 appearances already this season.

It has been widely reported that Spurs are scouring the market for a centre-forward ahead of the January window.

However, Tottenham are not short of options in the number nine role, with Thomas Frank having Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani at his disposal.

Richarlison has been back among the goals over recent weeks, but it has now been claimed that Spurs have already made a decision on his future.

Tottenham want to replace Richarlison with a new number nine

Even though Richarlison is currently Tottenham’s top scorer this season with six goals to his name across all competitions, journalist Pete O’Rourke has claimed that the Lilywhites are ready to cash in on the 28-year-old.

O’Rourke asserted that Frank would prefer to replace the Brazilian with “out-and-out number nine”, with the former Everton man not being seen as a good fit for the role.

When asked about Richarlison’s future, the journalist told Football Insider: “He’s doing the best he can right now, Richarlison, to try and score goals for Tottenham.

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“Tottenham’s top goalscorer this season, six goals and two assists in 21 appearances in all competitions but, I still don’t think he is probably the answer to Tottenham’s issues.

“For me, I still think Richarlison is probably best playing off as a wide forward rather than as a number nine. So, we know that Tottenham are in the market for a new number nine in January, if they’re able to bring one in, and also they’ve missed Dominic Solanke this season as well through injury. He’s hardly figured at all under Thomas Frank.

“Richarlison has stepped up, he’s done okay in places but I think Tottenham would prefer an out-and-out number nine to be playing as their main striker in the team.”

Richarlison could return to Everton

It has been widely reported over the last few weeks that Everton are considering taking Richarlison back to Merseyside, three and a half years on from selling him to Tottenham.

According to a recent update from TEAMtalk, the Spurs striker would jump at the chance to return to his former side in January.

However, the outlet made it clear that Tottenham will not entertain any offers for Richarlison unless they manage to bring another striker through the door.

A new report has shed light on how much Tottenham Hotspur are ready to spend during the January transfer window.

Over the past few months, it has been widely reported that ENIC want to make some statement signings in January to signal their ambition.

This was backed up by a recent report in The Telegraph, which claimed that Spurs are ready to spend money in January to strengthen some key positions.

The report claimed that the Lilywhites will focus on signing players who would improve their starting eleven rather than looking to land squad players.

How much money are Tottenham expected to spend in January?

It has now been asserted by TEAMtalk that a transfer kitty of £100m will be made available by the Spurs hierarchy for the winter.

The club are still making plans on where to spend that money effectively to strengthen their squad.

It is revealed that Frank has requested at least one attacker in January, while the North Londoners are also looking at goalkeepers, left-sided centre-backs and a central midfielder.

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Spurs fans should not expect more than one or two signings in January

We know that only around 10 per cent of the transfer business across Europe each year is done in January, with the remaining being done in the summer.

Finding the right targets is always difficult in January as clubs do not want to lose their players mid-season.

One would thus expect Spurs to put off addressing a few priority areas until next summer, when they will have a lot more options to choose from.