Tottenham vs Aston Villa Preview – Match Preview
Tottenham have started the 2025/26 season well under Thomas Frank. The London club are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions, scoring 14 goals in that time.
Spurs began this run with two wins, then drew 2-2 against Brighton. They later beat Doncaster 3-0, followed by draws with Wolves (1-1) and Bodo/Glimt (2-2).
Frank’s side moved up to third place in the Premier League after a 2-1 away win over Leeds in their last match. Tottenham gave away 1.68 expected goals (XG), but goals from Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus on either side of half-time secured the victory.
Aston Villa had a poor start to the new season, failing to win any of their first six matches in all competitions.
However, Unai Emery’s team have bounced back strongly, winning their last four matches and scoring eight goals. Villa’s winning run began with victories over Bologna (1-0), Fulham (3-1), and Feyenoord (2-0).
They continued their good form with a 2-1 home win against Burnley, where Donyell Malen scored both goals. Villa dominated the match with an expected goals ratio of 1.16 to 0.4.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Tottenham vs Aston Villa |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date (Today) | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 6:30 PM IST ( 13:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| City | London, England |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Tottenham Win | Aston Villa Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 79 | 62 | 36 |
Tottenham vs Aston Villa – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | Aston Villa | 2-0 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
| 09 Feb 2025 | Aston Villa | 2-1 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup |
| 03 Nov 2024 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4-1 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
| 10 Mar 2024 | Aston Villa | 0-4 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League |
| 26 Nov 2023 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1-2 | Aston Villa | Premier League |
Tottenham – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2025 | vs Leeds United (Away) | Premier League | W 2-1 |
| 30 Sep 2025 | vs (unspecified) | Premier League | — |
| 27 Sep 2025 | vs (unspecified) | Premier League | — |
| 20 Sep 2025 | vs (unspecified) | Premier League | — |
| 16 Sep 2025 | vs (unspecified) | Premier League | — |
Aston Villa – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct 2025 | vs Burnley (Home) | Premier League | W 2-1 |
| 28 Sep 2025 | vs Fulham (Home) | Premier League | W 3-1 |
| 21 Sep 2025 | vs Sunderland A.F.C. (Away) | Premier League | D 1-1 |
| 13 Sep 2025 | vs Everton (Away) | Premier League | D 0-0 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | vs Crystal Palace (Home) | Premier League | L 0-3 |
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 7 | 4-2-1 | 14 | — | — | +8 | Unbeaten in last 7 |
| Aston Villa | 13 | 7 | 2-3-2 | 9 | — | — | −1 | Recent 4 wins in a row |
Tottenham vs Aston Villa: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks / Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | • Strong attacking play under Thomas Frank, creating many chances per game. • Unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions. • Home advantage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. • Good link-up play between Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus. | • Key midfielders like Yves Bissouma are injured, affecting balance. • Concede too many chances (allowed 1.68 XG vs Leeds). • Defense can get exposed on quick counters. |
| Aston Villa | • In-form attack — four consecutive wins, eight goals scored. • Donyell Malen in great scoring touch. • Compact shape and quick transitions under Unai Emery. • High work rate from midfield (McGinn, Kamara). | • Poor early-season consistency. • Can struggle against high pressing teams like Spurs. • Defensive lapses when pushed deep for long periods. |
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Team News & Lineup
Tottenham (4-2-3-1):
Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Christian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie; Rodrigo Bentancur, Joao Palhinha, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Wislon Odobert; Mathys Tel
Team news:
Midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are out with knee injuries and will not play. Striker Dominic Solanke is also unavailable due to an ankle injury.
Aston Villa (4-4-2):
Emiliano Martínez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, PauTorres, Lucas Digne; Lamare Bogarde, Boubacar Kamara, John McGinn, Morgan Rogers; Donyell Malen, Ollie Watkins
Team news:
Defender Tyrone Mings is out with an ankle injury, and midfielder Youri Tielemans is unlikely to play because of a calf problem.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Match Prediction
Tottenham and Aston Villa both score goals regularly. Betting on both teams to score and more than 2.5 goals is a good idea in the Premier League.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Tottenham Win & BTTS: Yes | Tottenham are unbeaten in seven matches and strong at home, but Aston Villa’s recent scoring form means both teams can find the net. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Tottenham clean sheet – No | Villa have scored in each of their last four wins; Spurs often concede one even in wins. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Tottenham | Villa may start well, but Spurs usually grow into games and have strong second-half control. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both sides attack positively; Spurs average two goals per game lately, Villa also in scoring rhythm. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Tottenham by 1 goal (2-1) | Close, competitive game expected; home advantage could make the difference for Spurs. | ★★★☆☆ |
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