Newcastle Utd vs Tottenham Preview: What the xG Data Says

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Pre-Match Signals

Combined xG profiles point to 3.4+ goals. Expect early action rather than a cagey start

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Three straight defeats will affect their approach. Expect a cautious opening from NEW

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A stark contrast in approach: NEW skip the midfield while TOT control tempo, creating a pattern clash

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Newcastle United

Last 11 home games6W · 2D · 3L · 55% wins

Solid form (wasteful in front of goal)

1.9 goals per game (xG expected: 2.3)

Below expected

1.5 conceded per game (xGA expected: 1.5)

On track

Tottenham Hotspur

Last 10 away games3W · 3D · 4L · 30% wins

Solid form (clinical finishing)

1.3 goals per game (xG expected: 1.0)

Above expected

1.7 conceded per game (xGA expected: 1.8)

On track

Player
Solanke TOT	0.55	0.44	2.24	77
Richarlison TOT	0.59	0.50	2.94	68
Maddison TOT	0.50	0.24	2.19	75

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Tactical Analysis

How these teams play and where the match could be decided

Possession-based ↔ Direct

Low Block ↔ High Press

Conservative ↔ Risk-taking

Central Play ↔ Wide Play

Scrappy ↔ Technical

Light ↔ Physically Dominant

Sit Off ↔ Counter-Press

Low Intensity ↔ High Intensity

Newcastle United

Tottenham Hotspur

Least vulnerable Average Most vulnerable

NEW(38 matches)

Σ GI

CAM

CDM

2.63

0.795th

0.378th

0.552nd

0.323rd

0.2910th

0.0018th

0.1113th

0.1115th

0.1114th

TOT(38 matches)

Σ GI

CAM

CDM

2.50

0.823rd

0.1117th

0.505th

0.1613th

0.422nd

0.167th

0.1112th

0.187th

0.0517th

GI = Goals + Assists / matchxG = Expected Goals / matchxT = Expected Threat / match

Was the game as open as the xG profiles suggested?

Did the struggling side show signs of recovery?

Which style came out on top, direct or possession?

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Tactical Analysis

Style and key characteristics

Intensity, discipline, and resilience

Attacking Zones

Position vs Expected Position

Form & Head-to-head

Style and key characteristics

Positional Vulnerabilities

Questions for after full-time

Intensity, discipline, and resilience

Newcastle UtdNewcastle
4-0
TottenhamTottenham
Isak 29'
Gordon 31'
Isak

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Pre-Match Signals

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Tactical Analysis

Style and key characteristics

Intensity, discipline, and resilience

Attacking Zones

Style and key characteristics

Positional Vulnerabilities

Questions for after full-time

Tottenham Hotspur formLLDDL

Head-to-head · last 5

Intensity, discipline, and resilience

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