On Wednesday, October 29, St. James’ Park will host the Newcastle vs Tottenham Carabao Cup fixture.
12th-placed Newcastle will aim to leverage home advantage and squad depth, while third-placed Tottenham must navigate injury absences and fixture congestion to mount a cup challenge.
Match Details
St. James Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Wednesday, October 29
20:45 GMT
Rotation and Squad Management Under Fixture Load
For the Newcastle vs Tottenham fixture, both managers are expected to rotate their squads significantly, as both Newcastle and Tottenham juggle league and cup commitments.
Newcastle may rest some starters, particularly given their involvement in European and domestic competitions. Tottenham, under Thomas Frank, have already indicated rotation, especially in defence and midfield, to preserve players for tougher fixtures.
In particular, the absence of key defensive options means Spurs may be forced into changes they would rather avoid, which could lower their cohesion.
Nick Woltemade’s Emerging Influence
In the absence of Alexander Isak, one of Newcastle’s most promising performers this season has been Nick Woltemade, whose recent performances have added another dimension to Eddie Howe’s attack. The German forward has begun to adapt to English football seamlessly, offering not just aerial presence but intelligent link-up play with Anthony Gordon and Joelinton.
Woltemade’s movement off the ball has given Newcastle greater fluidity in attack, and his growing chemistry with Bruno Guimaraes has helped the Magpies find new attacking routes. Against Tottenham, who may be fielding a makeshift defence, his ability to hold up play and draw out defenders could be a decisive factor.
If he continues his current form, Woltemade could play a pivotal role in determining the tempo and outcome of the Newcastle vs Tottenham Carabao Cup clash.
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Home Strength vs Defensive Vulnerability
Newcastle will lean on their home advantage and more intact squad to press and dominate possession, forcing Tottenham into transitions and counters. Their front line, aided by Bruno Guimaraes’s support, can test a weakened Spurs back line.
For Tottenham, the tactical aim will likely be solidity and pragmatism – staying compact, limiting Newcastle’s space, and striking on the break. But missing core defenders and creative midfielders, they may find it difficult to impose their style.
If Newcastle can unsettle Spurs early and force errors, the hosts’ advantage will grow – especially given Spurs’ limited defensive depth on the night.
Newcastle vs Tottenham Injuries
Newcastle injuries: Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, Yoane Wissa, Valentino Livramento, Harrison Ashby, Sven Botman (doubt)
Tottenham injuries: Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai
Newcastle vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups
This fourth round Carabao Cup fixture promises to be an exciting one, with both Eddie Howe and Thomas Frank fielding strong XIs. Here, we look at the Newcastle vs Tottenham predicted lineups:
Newcastle predicted XI: Aaron Ramsdale, Emil Krafth, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock, Antony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Tottenham predicted XI: Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky Van de Ven, Djed Spence, Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha, Brennan Johnson, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, Richarlison
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Recording Date: 25.10.2025