It's Liverpool vs. Man United top of the bill on Super Sunday but don't forget Tottenham will also be looking to move back to 2nd in the Premier League table when they host a resurgent Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Thomas Frank has enjoyed a strong start in North London with his most recent win coming at Leeds prior to the international break. However, his side have not won either of their last two league home games, losing to Bournemouth before Palhinha rescued a last-gasp point against Wolves.
The Dane has also never beaten Unai Emery with the Villa boss having the upper hand in their five previous meetings. The Spaniard's side are looking for a fifth consecutive win as they continue to build following a very poor start to the season.
Can Frank end his hoodoo and go top with Spurs or will Emery and Villa continue their revival and jump into the top half? The Sporting News brings you this betting preview complete with the latest tips, predictions and odds ahead of this exciting clash.
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa preview: Can Villa make it five wins in a row?
On paper, these two sides are close to evenly matched and this should be a tight contest from the outset.
Villa have only scored six goals in their seven league games but five of them have come in their last two games, both of which they won. Spurs have been more prolific, scoring 13 albeit just one in their last two games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Expect both sides to score but we think this one will end in a draw, the rarest recent result in this fixture.
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Head-to-Head: Tottenham vs. Aston Villa
- The two clubs have met on 157 previous occasions with Spurs winning 70 to Villa's 55.
- None of the last 20 league games between the pair have ended in draw with the last stalemate all the way back in May 2013.
- Villa have won four of the last six league games against Spurs, as many as they had in the previous 29.
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa: Form Guide
Tottenham – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Leeds 1-2 Tottenham (Premier League)
- Bodo/Glimt 2-2 Tottenham (Champions League)
- Tottenham 1-1 Wolves (Premier League)
- Tottenham 3-0 Doncaster (League Cup)
- Brighton 2-2 Tottenham (Premier League)
Aston Villa – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley (Premier League)
- Feyenoord 0-2 Aston Villa (Europa League)
- Aston Villa 3-1 Fulham (Premier League)
- Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna (Europa League)
- Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa (Premier League)
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa Score Prediction
With a winner from each of the last 20 games between the two clubs, the law of averages suggest a draw is long overdue in North London this afternoon.
A point would be a better result for Villa than Spurs. We think that's what will happen with Emery continuing his unbeaten run against Frank.
Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa (6/1 with Bet365)
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Tottenham vs. Aston Villa Team News
Tottenham Team News
- On-loan striker Randal Kolo Muani should be available for selection after recovering from a thigh injury.
- Yves Bissouma and Ben Davies both suffered injuries during the international break and will miss out here.
- Mohammed Kudus will be looking to continue his fine start while Xavi Simons is still looking for his first goal for Spurs.
Aston Villa Team News
- Emery will be hoping Ollie Watkins will be passed fit after pulling out of the England squad with a knee issue.
- Tyrone Mings and Emiliano Buendia may be available for selection but are unlikely to start.
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa Predicted Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will line up with Richarlison, Pape Matar Sarr and Djed Spence coming in for Spurs and Villa unchanged from their win over Burnley two weeks ago. That means Ollie Watkins should recover from a knock to lead the line for the visitors, while Jadon Sancho is over an illness but still unlikely to start.
Tottenham predicted lineup to play Aston Villa
(4-2-3-1) Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence — Palhinha, Bentancur — Kudus, Sarr, Simons — Richarlison
Aston Villa predicted lineup to play Tottenham
(4-2-3-1) Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne — Kamara, Bogarde — Malen, McGinn, Rogers — Watkins
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa Betting Odds
- Tottenham to Win: 11/10 AK Bets
- Aston Villa to Win: 13/5 Bet365
- Draw: 13/5 Paddy Power
Bet Builder Tips: Tottenham vs. Aston Villa
Our bet builder for this one is a draw with both teams to score and under 2.5 goals as well as over 10 corners. That is currently at odds of 11.16/1 with AK Bets. You can build your own bet builder and compare the best bookmaker prices using the tool below.
How to watch Tottenham vs. Aston Villa: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Tottenham vs. Aston Villa on Sunday.
- Date: Sunday, October 19
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports/Sky Go