Two of the Premier League’s struggling giants face off in Saturday’s early kick-off.
With a prolonged international break looming, this contest feels absolutely massive for both Tottenham and Aston Villa.
Neither side has claimed a victory in the top flight as of yet in 2026-27, with both stationed in the bottom four ahead of Matchday 5. Ouch…
Check out our full preview for Saturday’s huge game, and we have picked out some betting tips based on the latest Premier League odds.
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Where can I watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa in the UK?
Tottenham vs Aston Villa will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30pm UK time.
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Recent results
After back-to-back 0-0 draws in the Premier League vs Nottingham Forest and Everton, Tottenham suffered yet another defeat in the third round of the EFL Cup. Spurs lost 2-1 at Liverpool, a result which heaps even more pressure on the shoulders of manager Roberto De Zerbi. Tottenham’s sole win in 2026-27 remains the 5-1 home success over Championship side Charlton in the EFL Cup second round, worrying times indeed.
In contrast, Unai Emery was handed some welcome respite in the EFL Cup, as his Aston Villa team claimed a 3-1 victory at Coventry. It was the perfect response to last weekend’s 2-1 home defeat to Nottingham Forest, and means Villa have won two matches across all competitions this season. Lest we forget, Emery’s men triumphed 3-2 at Club Brugge in the Champions League!
Head-to-head record
The previous meeting between these sides saw Tottenham win 2-1 at Aston Villa, a result which ultimately saved them from relegation.
Prior to that, Spurs lost four consecutive Premier League matches against Villa, including back-to-back 2-1 defeats in front of their own fans.
Team news
Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Mykhailo Mudryk and Dejan Kulusevski remain long-term absentees for Tottenham, while Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali are rated as doubtful.
Amadou Onana, Ian Maatsen, Leon Goretzka and Pau Torres are ruled out for Aston Villa, but Joao Gomes returns from his domestic suspension. Matty Cash and Brian Madjo could feature, though are considered doubts.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Tottenham are the pre-match favourites here at a price of 1.94. A victory for Aston Villa is at odds of 3.56, while the draw is 3.53.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Betting Tips
Total goals – Under 2.5 @ 1.91
Four of the last five Premier League matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw under 2.5 goals scored, and given each team’s final-third issues so far this season, we are backing that trend to continue. In eight Premier League games combined, these teams have managed just one goal – woeful stuff really. A low-scoring thriller beckons in North London.
First half result – Draw @ 2.18
With positive results almost impossible to come by and severe scoring issues plaguing each team, the opening 45 minutes of play could be as nervy as it gets – particularly with the added pressure of the upcoming international break. So backing the teams to go in with the scores level, perhaps even at 0-0, looks a solid pre-match pick.
Aston Villa win OR a draw and under 2.5 goals @ 2.40
And if you lean slightly towards Villa with your pre-match hunch, but also believe a low-scorer is on the cards, this looks a great selection. It essentially covers four possible outcomes, 0-0, 1-1, 0-1 and 0-2 – which also sound very plausible given the context surrounding the fixture.
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