FA Cup Fourth Round Preview: Aston Villa vs Tottenham
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Fixture: Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Date: Sunday, 9 February 2025
Kick-off: 17:35 GMT
Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
Match Preview
Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur face off in an all-Premier League clash in the FA Cup fourth round at Villa Park. Both sides are looking to bounce back from inconsistent league form and book their place in the next round of England’s most prestigious knockout competition.
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have been a resilient force this season, sitting in the upper half of the league table, but recent results have been mixed. Their 2-0 loss to Wolves last time out halted momentum, yet they remain difficult to beat at home.
Tottenham, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency. Despite some impressive attacking displays, defensive frailties have been costly. Their 2-0 win at Brentford helped ease concerns after a run of defeats, but things went down hill once again when Ange Postecoglou's side lost 4-0 to Liverpool on February 7. They will need to step up against a Villa team that has caused them problems in the past.
Head-to-Head Record
Last 10 Meetings
- Aston Villa: 4 wins
- Tottenham: 6 wins
- Draws: 0
Most Recent Match
Premier League - 26 November 2024 - Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa Team News
Villa will be without:
- Matty Cash
- Pau Torres
- Ollie Watkins
- Ross Barkley
- Tyrone Mings
However, key players like Morgan Rogers, Ezri Konsa, and Youri Tielemans are available, giving them plenty of firepower in defencem midfield and attack.
Predicted XI (4-3-3)
- GK: Emiliano Martínez
- DEF: Ezri Konsa, Lucas Digne, Andres Garcia, Boubacar Kamara
- MID: Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Lamare Bogarde
- ATT: Jacob Ramsey, Morgan Rogers, Donyell Malen
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Spurs have multiple injury concerns, with the following players ruled out:
- Brennan Johnson
- Radu Dragusin
- Gugliemo Vicario
- Cristian Romero
- Richarlison
- Destiny Udogie
- James Maddison
- Dominic Solanke
- Timo Werner
However, Heung-Min Son and Dejan Kulusevski are available and will lead the attack.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Antonín Kinský
- DEF: Pedro Porro, Djed Spence, Ben Davies, Kevin Danso
- MID: Yves Bissouma, Archie Gray
- ATT MID: Dejan Kulusevski, Heung-Min Son, Lucas Bergvall
- ST: Mathys Tel
Form Guide
Aston Villa (Last 5 Matches)
- L 0-2 vs Wolves (Premier League)
- W 4-2 vs Celtic (Champions League)
- D 1-1 vs West Ham (Premier League)
- L 0-1 vs Monaco (Champions League)
- D 2-2 vs Arsenal (Premier League)
Tottenham Hotspur (Last 5 Matches)
- L 0-4 Liverpool (Carabao Cup)
- W 2-0 vs Brentford (Premier League)
- W 3-0 vs Elfsborg (Europa League)
- L 1-2 vs Leicester City (Premier League)
- W 3-2 vs Hoffenheim (Europa League)
Prediction & Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS) - Yes
- Over 2.5 Goals
- Aston Villa to Win
Villa have had the upper hand in recent meetings, and with home advantage, they look well-placed to progress. Spurs’ defensive struggles could prove costly, and Villa’s attacking options give them the edge.
Final Score Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
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