Spurs vs Villa Preview, Forecast, and Top Betting Picks
Gaming It Out: Tottenham goes head-to-head with Aston Villa in the English Premier League on Sunday, with the Vikings eyeing a win. Spurs had a rough patch losing two out of three league games but managed a sweet victory over Manchester City in the Carabao Cup in the middle of the week. Meanwhile, Villa's 11-game undefeated streak came to a halt in the League Cup.
The Spurs Saga
Tottenham has been on a roll, winning eight out of their last ten matches. After a blitz 3-0 win at Manchester United and a 2-1 victory at Ferencvaros, they let a 2-0 lead slip to lose 3-2 at Brighton. However, they bounced back with a 4-1 win over West Ham and a 1-0 win against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. But a 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace last weekend and a narrow 2-1 win over Manchester City in the League Cup midweek show that the Hotspurs need to polish their performance to secure victories.
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Team Time
Heung-Min Son and Djed Spence are ready to rock, while Timo Werner should recover from a knick to join the ranks. Micky van de Ven is likely to sit this one out due to a hamstring injury sustained midweek. Cristian Romero should be available despite being subbed off against Manchester City, and sidelined winger Wilson Odobert remains a no-show.
The Hunger Games
Manager Ange Postecoglou will be buoyed by their 4-0 win over Villa last season, fueling their determination to secure a top-four position and take an attacking approach, with two number tens behind the front three.
Battle of the Below Par Villains
Villa’s 11-game undefeated run was stopped midweek. But prior to that, they had won six straight matches, then drew 2-2 with Ipswich. Beating Bayern Munich 1-0 despite being outshot 17-5, winning 3-1 at Fulham, and easily handling Bologna 2-0 in the Champions League are a few examples of their impressive run. This past week was tough, conceding a 96th-minute goal against Bournemouth and losing 2-1 to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.
Gametime: The Villains' Crew
Unai Emery has a fully fledged squad ready for this showdown. Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara returned from knee surgery earlier this week, while Emi Buendia also took the pitch. Lucas Digne, Ollie Watkins, Amadou Onana, and Pau Torres, who all rested midweek, will be back in action for this game.
Motives: The Clash of the Titans
Villa aims to reverse their 4-0 loss to Spurs in March. Emery's squad is flexible in their approach but may opt for a more defensive, counter-attacking setup to handle Tottenham’s quicksilver attack.
Key Stats
Spurs have won eight out of their last ten matches. Brennan Johnson has scored six goals in his last ten appearances. Spurs have lost their last two home games against Aston Villa. Villa has lost only one of their last twelve matches, winning eight in the process. Their defensive line has conceded 23 goals in their last 16 matches. Ollie Watkins has netted five goals in his last nine appearances.
Verdict
This match is hard to predict, with both the outcome and goal count uncertain. Villa’s recent track record at Spurs and their fresher legs give them a decent shot at pulling off a win or a draw. The odds are definitely in Villa's favor.
**Best Bet: Aston Villa win/draw double chance at 1.90**
**Value Bet: Aston Villa win at 3.45**
**Anytime Goalscorers Market: Brennan Johnson at 2.80 or Ollie Watkins at 2.90**
Aston Villa Betting Tips
Let the games begin! It's time to test your luck and skills in this nail-biting match between Tottenham and Aston Villa.
James O'Connor - A passionate football analyst who specializes in PSL and EPL tactics, James holds the UEFA A coaching license. He has an exceptional track record in several clubs' analysis roles and keeps us updated on the latest news and trends in soccer betting. Follow him on Twitter for more insightful analysis and predictions. Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/footy_analysis
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- "In the Premier League match on Sunday, Tottenham, who have been on a roll with eight wins out of their last ten matches, will be playing against Aston Villa. This is a high-stakes football game with betting opportunities available."
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