Tottenham vs Aston Villa Prediction
🔊 Whose unbeaten streak in the Premier League, currently at four games, will come to an end in Matchweek 8? Tottenham and Aston Villa have experienced contrasting starts to the season. The Spurs have suffered just one defeat since the beginning of the campaign and sit comfortably in third place. Meanwhile, the Villans have only recently found their form. Unai Emery's side secured their first win on their sixth attempt, which lifted them out of the relegation zone, placing them 13th. Will the Birmingham outfit continue their climb up the standings? We'll find out on October 19 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. In our editorial prediction, we assess each team's chances for success.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the last 10 Premier League encounters between these teams, it's been a deadlock in terms of results, with each side claiming five victories. However, Aston Villa have been celebrating more success recently, winning 5 out of the last 7 matches. Unai Emery has yet to lose to Thomas Frank's sides.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Tottenham Hotspur Team Overview
The Spurs have slowed down in their points accumulation. Most of their points came in the first four rounds, despite suffering a single loss during that period to Bournemouth (0-1). In the last three rounds, Thomas Frank's team have been held to draws against Brighton (2-2) and Wolverhampton (1-1). Tottenham had to fight hard to salvage those points late in the matches. A victory over Leeds (2-1) helped them stay in the top three. However, that match could have gone differently. The Peacocks had more possession (57% to 43%) and created more dangerous chances (1.48 xG to 0.69 xG), but their finishing let them down.
Mohammed Kudus has been in excellent form recently. His 1+1 against Leeds earned him the Man of the Match accolade and secured the win for his team. The Ghanaian maintained his momentum during the international break, delivering the same 1+1 in two matches against the Central African Republic and Comoros. The same can be said for Mathys Tel, who scored his debut goal against Leeds and contributed 2+1 for France U21 in the European Championship qualifiers.
Match Results: Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa Team Overview
Unlike Tottenham, the Birmingham side have improved their form since the start of the season. Unai Emery's squad went six matches without a win across all competitions and were even knocked out of the English League Cup by Brentford. Their first victory came in the Europa League against Bologna (1-0). Since then, Aston Villa have not only remained unbeaten but have also consistently picked up points. Their winning streak has now reached four games. A comparison with their upcoming opponents is inevitable. In these matches, the "Lions", much like the "Spurs", have outperformed expectations, scoring eight goals with a combined 4.76 xG.
Donyell Malen has found his form. In the last Premier League round, he scored twice, immediately propelling him to the top of his team's scoring charts. The Dutchman maintained his momentum in World Cup qualifying, netting against Finland. Meanwhile, in the Europa League, Aston Villa have another hero - John McGinn. The captain found the back of the net in matches against Bologna and Feyenoord.
Match Results: Aston Villa
Latest news
Tottenham Hotspur
🎙 Tottenham seem determined to bring Harry Kane back next summer. The club recently confirmed that a company linked to former club president Daniel Levy has invested £100 million into the project. Here's a statement from its owner: “As I mentioned a few weeks ago, we are focused on stability and providing the club's management with the opportunity to achieve their ambitions. This is an initial additional investment. As the club's leadership identifies what is necessary for success, more funds will be allocated. The Lewis family is committed to supporting the club's success,” said Joe Lewis.
❌ Tottenham have long been unable to rely on Radu Dragusin, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski. The recovery of Kota Takai, Dominic Solanke, and Yves Bissouma, who were injured in the summer, is taking longer than expected. Ben Davies had an unfortunate stint with the Welsh national team. He was already sidelined for Spurs due to a knee injury, but suffered a relapse while with the national squad.
Aston Villa
📝 John Percy from The Telegraph reports that John McGinn is on the verge of signing a new contract with Aston Villa. Negotiations to extend his current deal are progressing well, and an agreement is imminent. The Lions' captain will turn 31 on October 18.
❌ Aston Villa's injury list is gradually clearing up. During the international break, Amadou Onana and Jadon Sancho have recovered. However, Youri Tielemans and Tyrone Mings remain sidelined. Ollie Watkins picked up a knock while playing for England, but the injury is not serious. Unai Emery is expected to count on the forward, as well as Emiliano Buendia, who couldn't finish the match against Burnley.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Simon Hooper. Among all English referees, he leads in issuing yellow cards, averaging 4.8 over his last 20 Premier League games. This suits the upcoming opponents perfectly. In their last six encounters, there have been an average of 4.5 cautions per game. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Tottenham's organized defense has recently shown signs of vulnerability. Guglielmo Vicario has picked the ball out of his net six times in the last five matches. The visitors' chances of scoring are bolstered by their head-to-head history. In four of their last six meetings, both teams found the back of the net. We hope this match will be equally entertaining. Editor’s pick: both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
In the upcoming game, don't expect the Villans to sit back defensively. Tottenham are increasingly relying on counter-attacking play. In their last three matches, they have averaged 47% possession. Two of these were away games, and even against bottom-placed Wolverhampton, Spurs only managed 52% possession. This also affects the number of set-pieces they earn, averaging six corners per match. We suggest betting on Tottenham total corners under 6.5.
Editorial Prediction
Competing in three tournaments has recently taken a toll on Tottenham. Despite having a deep squad, the absence of key players from last season is being felt. Aston Villa's bench is much shorter, but Unai Emery's side have fewer competitions to juggle, and their squad is less impacted by injuries. Head-to-head statistics also favor the visitors, but we're hesitant to back them for a win just yet. This season, the "Lions" have managed just one away victory. A high-scoring draw, such as a 1-1 result, seems the most reasonable outcome here. Considering the odds, betting on Aston Villa not to lose appears to be an attractive option.
Betting Tips: Tottenham Hotspur - Aston Villa
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