Aston Villa have won five of their last seven meetings with Tottenham, including both in 2025 so far, winning three of their last five clashes in North London, despite having won only two of the previous 18.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa preview
Can Tottenham Hotspur continue their encouraging start to this season? Last time out, before the international break, Spurs battled to a 2-1 victory at Elland Road over Leeds United with Mathys Tel and then Mohammed Kudus the scorers in West Yorkshire. Before this, Thomas Frank's team had endured back-to-back draws with Brighton and Wolves, salvaging a point late on both times, as well as fighting back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League too.
Thus, victory over Leeds was much-needed to lift the mood, even though it does leave Tottenham up in third place at the start of the weekend. Nevertheless, with games against Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal to come in November, it's vitally important for Spurs to claim a victory in this one.
Aston Villa though, after a very underwhelming start to the campaign, have begun to find form. Having failed to win any of their first five Premier League matches, scoring just a solitary goal, Unai Emery's team have since enjoyed back-to-back home wins over Fulham and then Burnley. Forgotten man Donyell Malen bagged both goals in the all-claret clash a fortnight ago.
Meantime, the Villans have commenced their Europa League campaign with successive victories too, beating both Bologna in Birmingham and then Feyenoord at De Kuip; Emi Buendía and John McGinn and scorers in Rotterdam. All of this has helped to lift the mood in the Midlands which is certainly timely, considering this trip to the capital commences a tough run of fixtures for the Claret and Blue Army, taking on Manchester City next Sunday and then Liverpool the weekend after. First, can Aston Villa upset Spurs and leave North London with a statement victory?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 177.
- Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 79. Draws: 36. Aston Villa Wins: 62.
Tottenham team news
Radu Drăgușin, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Dominic Solanke remain sidelined, while Randal Kolo Muani is a doubt, so Richarlison will continue to lead the attack.
Elsewhere, the central midfield spots in Thomas Frank's team remain up for grabs, with João Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur getting the nod at Leeds, but Lucas Bergvall or Pape Matar Sarr could return.
Lastly, fit again Destiny Udogie has started the last three Premier League matches, thereby expected to get the nod over Djed Spence once again.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, van de Ven, Romero, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur, Simons; Kudus, Odobert, Richarlison.
Tottenham player to watch vs Aston Villa
Xavi Simons is yet to register a goal or an assists since joining Spurs in August, but was finally deployed in a central role against Leeds, so could he break his duck here?
Aston Villa team news
Unai Emery will be concerned about the availability of star striker Ollie Watkins, who both scored but then hobbled off injured during England's win over Wales ten days ago.
He is expected to recover in time for this one, while fit again Amadou Onana will return to midfield, although his compatriot Youri Tielemans remains sidelined. Lastly, in defence, Tyrone Mings is still recovering from an ankle issue, so Pau Torres will continue as Ezri Konsa's partner.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Kamara, McGinn; Malen, Rogers, Watkins.
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Morgan Rogers is yet to score for Aston Villa this season, but has started each of England's last three matches, breaking the deadlock against Wales, while he twice netting against Spurs last season, so could he be the hero in claret and blue on Sunday?
Tottenham vs Aston Villa prediction
This Sunday afternoon fixture in North London truly could go either-way, but we are backing Spurs to, just about, make home advantage count and prevail: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Aston Villa.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa takes place on Sunday 19 October 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (BST), 9:00 (EDT) & 6:00 (PDT).