Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur: Betting odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Aston Villa vs Tottenham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:30 BST match.

Fixture: Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Date: Friday 16 May 2025
Kick-off: 19:30 BST
Venue: Villa Park

Given Aston Villa's superior form, they are likely to dominate possession and create more scoring opportunities. Spurs, however, will be motivated to regain some confidence before their Europa League final, and their attacking players could pose a threat on the counter.

The game is expected to be competitive, with Villa likely to control the tempo and press high up the pitch. Spurs, who are likely to rotate their team, might look to exploit any defensive lapses with quick breaks.

If Villa can maintain their recent form and capitalise on their home advantage, they could secure a comfortable victory. Should Spurs manage to stabilise their defence and find their rhythm in attack, they could make the game more challenging for Villa.

Match Prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Spurs

Aston Villa have been in impressive form recently, securing seven wins in their last eight Premier League matches. Villa's strong run has propelled them into the race for UEFA Champions League qualification, with a win taking them up into fourth - albeit temporarily.

Their attacking prowess, led by Ollie Watkins, has been crucial, with the striker bagging16 Premier League goals and officially becoming Villa's all-time leading PL scorer. Defensively, Villa have also shown resilience, particularly in their recent away victories.

Last 5 league matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Bournemouth (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Man City (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Newcastle (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Southampton (A)
  

Tottenham, on the other hand, have struggled in their recent outings. The team's form has been inconsistent, with only one point from their last five league matches.

This has left them languishing in 17th place, with their focus now shifting towards their upcoming UEFA Europa League final. Key players like Brennan Johnson and James Maddison have contributed significantly to their goal tally, but defensive frailties have been a recurring issue.

Last 5 league matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs West Ham (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Liverpool (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Nott'm Forest (H)
• Loss: 2-4 vs Wolves (A)
  

The recent games between Aston Villa and Tottenham have been closely contested. Historically, Spurs have a slight edge over Villa, but recent matches suggest a closer rivalry, with Villa securing three victories in their last five league meetings.

• Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa (03 Nov 2024)
• Aston Villa 0-4 Tottenham (10 Mar 2024)
• Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa (26 Nov 2023)
• Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham (13 May 2023)
• Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa (01 Jan 2023)
  

• Marcus Rashford (Hamstring) - Out
• Jacob Ramsey (Suspended) - Out
• Youri Tielemans (Muscle) - Doubt
  

• Radu Dragusin (Knee) - Out
• Lucas Bergvall (Ankle) - Out
• James Maddison (Knee) - Out
• Dejan Kulusevski (Knee) - Doubt
  

Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Onana; Rogers, Asensio, McGinn; Watkins

Aston Villa are likely to continue with their 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on quick transitions and exploiting the flanks with the likes of Morgan Rogers. Ollie Watkins will be the focal point up front, supported by a solid midfield pairing of Kamara and Onana.

Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Gray, Sarr, Bentancur; Johnson, Solanke, Tel

Spurs may opt for a 4-3-3 formation, aiming to regain some form and confidence ahead of their Europa League final. The focus will be on maintaining possession and utilising the pace of Brennan Johnson and Mathys Tel on the wings, with Dominic Solanke leading the line.

• Ollie Watkins vs Kevin Danso: Watkins' goalscoring form will be tested against Danso's defensive prowess. This duel could be decisive in determining the outcome of the match.
• Morgan Rogers vs Pedro Porro: Rogers' creativity and ability to cut inside will challenge Porro's defensive responsibilities on the right flank.
• Boubacar Kamara vs Rodrigo Bentancur: The midfield battle will be crucial, with Kamara's defensive solidity facing off against Bentancur’s guile.
  

Last week, Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins became the club's all-time leading Premier League goalscorer with his 75th goal in the league, surpassing Gabriel Agbonlahor's record.

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