Tottenham vs Aston Villa Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Since making the switch from Brentford, manager Thomas Frank has been a massive success at Tottenham after taking over the reins from Ange Postecoglou. Tottenham will still feel hard done by their UEFA Super Cup defeat to UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain during Frank’s debut.

The Lilywhites surrendered a two-goal advantage during the final stages of the clash, later cruelly losing to the Parisians on penalties. However, Frank and the troops bounced back quickly with a 3-0 win over Burnley.

Spurs then made the trip to the Etihad Stadium as Frank’s game plan, coupled with Manchester City’s goalkeeper making forced errors leading to a goal, led to Tottenham walking away with maximum points.

However, Tottenham were stunned on home soil by Bournemouth (0-1) the following weekend, with Brazilian striker Evanilson netting the only goal of the game.

Spurs seemed like a well-oiled machine in their clash with West Ham United (0-3), convincingly running out winners courtesy of goals by Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, and Micky van de Ven.

On his UEFA Champions League debut as Tottenham manager, Frank earned a crucial (1-0) victory over in-form Spanish club Villarreal. With the fixtures coming in hot, Tottenham faced Brighton and found themselves trailing by two goals.

Tottenham replied with two goals of their own to settle for a share of the spoils, before making light work of Doncaster Rovers (0-3) in EFL Cup action. Midfielder Joao Palhinha rescued a point against Wolves thanks to his 94th-minute equalizer.

Spurs were put under pressure once more, making the trip to Norway only to find themselves chasing a two-goal deficit. Once more, Tottenham recovered the clash, stealing a share of the spoils during the final 10 minutes as the thrilling encounter ended 2-2.

Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus registered goals to cement another maximum points haul away at Elland Road against newly-promoted Leeds United (1-2). 

With challenging fixtures ahead, Tottenham will need to maintain their sharpness and mental fortitude. Their ability to bounce back from setbacks could prove vital as they push for silverware on various fronts this season.

Following an underwhelming start to the season, Aston Villa seems much more rejuvenated with four straight victories across all competitions prior to the international break.

Beginning their 2025/26 Premier League campaign with a goalless stalemate against Newcastle United, the Villans woes were compounded in the second half as influential defender Ezri Konsa was shown a red card.

Unai Emery’s men tasted their first defeat away at Brentford (1-0), as Dango Ouattara netted the winner at the Brentford Community Stadium. Claret and Blue fans were furious as Crystal Palace came to Villa Park claiming maximum points with a convincing victory (0-3).

Aston Villa’s worst-case scenario came true as their winless streak stretched to five Premier League matches after settling for a share of the spoils against Everton (0-0), away at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and against newly-promoted Sunderland (1-1), away at the Stadium of Light.

The Villans switched their focus to UEFA Europa League football after being eliminated from the EFL Cup by Brentford on penalties. Captain John McGinn scored in their opening UEL clash against Italian club Bologna (1-0) to secure maximum points for Aston Villa.

Emery’s men claimed their first Premier League victory over Fulham (3-1), thanks to goals by Ollie Watkins, John McGinn, and Emiliano Buendia. Continuing their purple patch away in the Netherlands against Feyenoord (0-2), with McGinn and Buendia on the scoresheet once more.

Winger Donyell Malen earned the Player of the Match award, courtesy of his brace against Burnley (2-1), extending the Villans' winning streak to four games across all competitions.

Now buoyed by recent wins, Aston Villa will aim to maintain momentum and build consistency. With key players finding form and injuries subsiding, the Villans are primed to deliver strong performances, especially in tough matchups where tactical discipline and composure count the most.

Aston Villa are set for a challenging set of fixtures following this clash, traveling to the Netherlands to lock horns with Go Ahead Eagles and returning for Premier League encounters with Manchester City and Liverpool.