The London club endured a disastrous Premier League campaign the season before last, although that was offset by a Europa League triumph. Last spring, only De Zerbi’s arrival prevented relegation. Roberto was handed newcomers worth hundreds of millions in the summer, but his team began with defeats to Brentford and Newcastle, followed by goalless draws with Nottingham Forest and Everton. In the League Cup, they saw off Charlton but also lost to Liverpool, 1-3.
The Birmingham side won the Europa League in 2025/2026 while also finishing fourth in the domestic league. This time, they have once again endured a difficult start: a 1-2 defeat to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, Premier League losses to Brighton, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, and a goalless draw with Hull. They at least defeated Club Brugge 3-2 in the Champions League. This week, they finally secured a League Cup victory over Coventry, winning 3-1.
The capital club have failed to score, while conceding 1.25 goals per game. Emery’s men are averaging 0.25 goals scored and 1.75 conceded.
Previous matches: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
The Birmingham side had won four meetings in a row. However, they lost 1-2 at home in May.
The hosts are expected to finally claim a victory, but both they and the visitors have made poor starts to the season. We are backing “under 3.0 goals” (odds – 1.60).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa: key statistics and trends
Tottenham Hotspur have won their second match of the season
Tottenham’s matches do not end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 1.25
Aston Villa have lost four of their last six matches
25% of Aston Villa’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.0
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa: possible starting lineups
Tottenham Hotspur play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kinsky – Udogie, van de Ven, van Hecke, Porro – Tonali, Bentancur – Tel, Gallagher, Savio Moreira – Marmoush
Aston Villa play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Suzuki – Maatsen, Mings, Lindelof, Cash – Barkley, Kamara – Hemmings, Buendia, McGinn – Nicolas Jackson
