The Sky Sports column ‘Jones Knows’ has given some interesting analysis and commentary on what is currently the position at Newcastle United.
The column makes predictions on what will happen at certain Premier League matches and also debates other matters / issues at clubs as well.
However, unlike the usual ex-pro predictions, that are usually simply based on how ‘big’ a club is and whether or not they won the previous game, this one has proper analysis and insight, not lazy assumptions.
The Sky Sports ‘Jones Knows’ column looks at the matches from a betting perspective and has been concentrating on this Newcastle United game at St James’ Park against Tottenham.
Lewis Jones (who is the Sky Sports expert behind the ‘Jones Knows’ column) has highlighted some major underlying factors that could / should have a big bearing on this Newcastle v Tottenham game.
‘St James’ Park remains a fortress.
Since the start of last season in 35 domestic Premier League games against teams that aren’t Liverpool, Arsenal or Man City – Newcastle have lost just once. On that basis the Evens available on the draw-no-bet with Sky Bet makes sense here.
Tottenham might be on their way to becoming a Liverpool, Arsenal or Man City but they’re certainly not there yet and remain quite flaky and untrustworthy out of possession. Newcastle have only lost just two of their last 10 matches, taking 18 points and would be fifth in a league table over that period. Eddie Howe deserves credit for steadying the ship.
Alexander Isak owes me a goal.
He cost us the 13/2 best bet treble last weekend after the other two legs won. But this looks a great spot for him with Evens on offer with Sky Bet for him to score anytime. Spurs (81%) and Newcastle (71%) sit first and third when it comes to percentage of their Premier League games going over 2.5 goals – so a goals-based bet has to be considered. Isak is that play
He’s scored 10 goals in his last 14 appearances and his goals per 90 rate is the fourth best of any player in the Premier League at 0.70. In a goal heavy game, he can get in on the act.
Score Prediction: Newcastle 3 Tottenham 2
Jones Knows Best Bet:: Alexander Isak to score (Evens with Sky Bet)’
A lot of good stuff in there, as usual, when it comes to what the Sky Sports expert says.
Can’t find much, if at all, to disagree with this time.
Nice to see Eddie Howe getting recognition from a neutral perspective.
He has done an excellent job in such difficult circumstances this season.
Newcastle United matches now confirmed for rest of the season:
Saturday 13 April 2024 – Newcastle v Spurs (12.30pm) TNT Sports
Wednesday 24 April 2024 – Crystal Palace v Newcastle (8pm)
Saturday 27 April 2024 – Newcastle v Sheff Utd (3pm)
Saturday 4 May 2024 – Burnley v Newcastle (3pm)
Saturday 11 May 2024 – Newcastle v Brighton (3pm)
Wednesday 15 May 2024 – Man U v Newcastle (8pm) Sky Sports
Sunday 19 May 2024 – Brentford v Newcastle (4pm)
(The final day of the season live TV matches will be selected closer to the day but all 10 PL games will be same time same day)
Wednesday 22 May 2024 – Tottenham v Newcastle (at MCG – Melbourne Cricket Ground)
Friday 24 May 2024 – A-League All Stars team v Newcastle (at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne)