Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Aston Villa FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Aston Villa FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The Lily Whites will be brimming with confidence after inflicting defeat on Guardiola and his men in a midweek Carabao Cup fixture. Timon Werner and Pape Sarr helped their team bounce back from a surprise defeat to Crystal Palace last week, as Ange Postcouglou aims to deliver Spurs’ first piece of silverware since 2008. 

The North London side tend to lack consistency which is what separates them from the likes of Liverpool and Man City. After a fine win over West Ham, you would expect Spurs to build momentum especially against a side languishing in the relegation zone. Instead they did quite the opposite. Any blips against a hungry Villa side won’t have a very forgiving outcome and surely Spurs are wary. 

What both these teams have in common is recent defeats to Crystal Palace. Villa endured a 2-1 defeat at home, despite having 62% possession and 9 shots on target. Unfortunately, Villa’s latest Premier League game culminated in a 1-1 draw at home against Bournemouth. Emery’s side were punished for dropping points for the 4th time this season. They can ill afford to drop any more and may want to take inspiration from their European voyage. 

Head-to-Head Record : Both teams have played each other 54 times. Spurs have won 27. Villa triumphed in 15, and the rest of the 12 ended in stalemates. 

Current Standings : After 9 games, Spurs have accumulated 13 points and sit in 8th spot. Villa occupy 4 spot with 18 points, equal to Arsenal, only separated by goal difference. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

Tottenham Hotspur are facing some personnel issues ahead of this match. Micky van de Ven's emotional exit in their last game against Manchester City could potentially sideline him, while Wilson Odobert is definitely out due to injury. However, there's a chance that the influential Heung-min Son could return to the lineup, providing a much-needed boost to the team's attacking prowess.

Kai Havertz has struggled to adapt to the Premier League since his move from Chelsea. While his work rate and attitude are commendable, his finishing has been lacking. With Son potentially out, Havertz has an opportunity to step up and prove his worth. This match could be a turning point for the German forward.

In terms of injuries, Djed Spence, Son Heung-Min, and Wilson Odobert are all sidelined, which could impact Tottenham's squad depth and tactical options. 

Spurs Probable Starting Lineup -  Vicario (GK), Porro, Odogie, Romero, Dragusin (DEF), Bissouma, Kulusevski, Maddison (MID), Johnson, Solanke, Moore (FWD). 

Aston Villa FC Preview

Aston Villa, on the other hand, are in a strong position, with no reported injuries to their squad. Unai Emery's side has been impressive this season, with their recent performance against Crystal Palace being a minor blip. They will be eager to return to winning ways and showcase their top form.

Villa's away record this season has been exceptional, with three wins and one draw in four matches. They have maintained a perfect away record in their last six matches and are currently on an impressive 11-game unbeaten streak. 

Interestingly, a significant portion of their goals, 31%, have been scored in the final 15 minutes of matches. Additionally, they have a strong record when taking an early lead away from home, winning 84% of such matches. 

Aston Villa Probable Starting Lineup -  Martinez (GK), Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, (DEF), McGinn, Onana, Tielemans, Ramsey, Rogers (MID), Watkins,(FWD) 

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC vs ASTON VILLA FC
Winning Prediction

Spurs are up against it here. Villa are one of the form teams in the division and have the firepower to punish a leaky Spurs defence, which has just been made weaker with the expected absence of Van de Ven. Spurs won 4-0 at Villa Park last season, in one of the most eye-catching results of Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge, but that ended a run of three defeats against Villa, two of which came at home. That trend should continue on Sunday. 

We Predict a Draw (2-2)

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