Tottenham vs Aston Villa Preview: Team News, H2H, early injury news, probable lineups, tickets, odds and more

An early kickoff on Sunday after the international break sees Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League encounter.  

Tottenham Hotspur returned to winning ways before the break when they narrowly beat Leeds United 2-1 away from home. Thomas Frank's side hit a stumbling block after coming quickly off the blocks this campaign. Mathys Tel scored after being handed a surprise start, and the impressive Mohammed Kudus' winner sealed the result for them after Leeds equalised. Tottenham are unbeaten in seven and have only lost once this season. That might be Frank's biggest success so far, as he saved a side that used to lose games all too easily in the previous campaign. Having lost the previous two encounters against Villa, the Lilywhites would want to get their lick back.  

Things are finally going in the right direction for Unai Emery as his side registered four successive victories in all competitions after a sluggish start to the season. There were growing concerns at Villa Park over the stagnation of the team under the French manager. However, in the victories against Fulham and Burnley, they have looked like their previous self. With star men like Morgan Rogers coming into form, the Villans plan to make moves up the table. But their fixture run is relentless as they play Tottenham this weekend, followed by Manchester City and Liverpool. Getting off to a good start in London would go a long way for Emery's side.

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How to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa online - TV channels & live streams

The game will be aired on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK. It can also be streamed on Sky Sports' services. The USA Network and Telemundo will air the game in the US. Fans in the US and Canada can livestream the game on Fubo

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Tottenham vs Aston Villa Key Matchups

Xavi Simons  VS Matty Cash: Simons started his Spurs career brightly but has been on the quieter side in recent games. After a decent international break, he will be looking to get his first goal for his new club. Up in his way would be the rampant Cash who who will be running nonstop between the boxes. The Polish fullback is amongst goals already and can hurt Tottenham if left unattended.

Joao Palhinha VS Boubacar Kamara: Palhinha's second stint in the Premier League is off to a flyer. The Portuguese destroyer is screening the defence with pure joy and is happy to take a blow or two for his side. Kamara, who scored previously against Tottenham, will dictate the tempo once again. His masterful passing can unlock the opposition defence, and Palhinha can not afford that risk

Djed Spence VS Donyell Malen: Malen has finally broken into Emery's XI, and a superb brace against Burnley will firmly cement his place in the lineup. With his pace and directness, he can hurt Tottenham. Spence, who starred for England in both games during the break on either flank, will fancy his chances against Malen.

Tottenham vs Aston Villa Prediction

We can certainly expect an end-to-end entertaining game as both sides are full of talented footballers. Despite the managers' preference to sit back at times, the sparks will fly with so much quality on the pitch. There will be goals, and points will be shared after 90 minutes of thrilling Premier League football.

GOAL's Prediction: Tottenham 2-2 Aston Villa

Tottenham vs Aston Villa Odds

Tottenham enter the game as slight favourites with their victory priced at 11/10. A draw is priced at 14/5 and an Aston Villa victory is priced at 12/5

Tottenham vs Aston Villa kick-off time

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Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host the game on Sunday, October 19th at 14:00 BST / 15:00 CET / 09:00 ET.

Tottenham vs Aston Villa Team news & squads

Tottenham vs Aston Villa lineups

Tottenham

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

AVL

1

G. Vicario

37

C

M. van de Ven

24

D. Spence

4

K. Danso

23

P. Porro

20

M. Kudus

7

X. Simons

30

R. Bentancur

6

J. Palhinha

28

W. Odobert

11

M. Tel

23

E. Martinez

4

E. Konsa

12

L. Digne

2

M. Cash

14

P. Torres

29

E. Guessand

7

C

J. McGinn

27

M. Rogers

24

A. Onana

44

B. Kamara

17

D. Malen

4-2-3-1

AVL

TOT

-Line up

• 1

  G. Vicario

• 37

  M. van de Ven (C)

  22’

• 24

  D. Spence

  86’

• 4

  K. Danso

  67’

• 23

  P. Porro

• 20

  M. Kudus

• 7

  X. Simons

  79’

• 30

  R. Bentancur

  5’

  86’

• 6

  J. Palhinha

  5’

• 28

  W. Odobert

  79’

• 11

  M. Tel

  60’

Substitutes

• 39

  R. Kolo Muani

  79’

• 31

  A. Kinsky

• 15

  L. Bergvall

  79’

• 14

  A. Gray

• 9

  Richarlison

  60’

• 29

  P. Sarr

  86’

• 22

  B. Johnson

  86’

• 67

  J. Byfield

Manager

• T. Frank

AVL

-Line up

• 23

  E. Martinez

• 4

  E. Konsa

• 12

  L. Digne

  77’

  82’

• 2

  M. Cash

• 14

  P. Torres

• 29

  E. Guessand

  61’

• 7

  J. McGinn (C)

• 27

  M. Rogers

  37’

• 24

  A. Onana

  82’

• 44

  B. Kamara

• 17

  D. Malen

  61’

Substitutes

• 11

  O. Watkins

  61’

• 22

  I. Maatsen

  82’

• 40

  M. Bizot

• 6

  R. Barkley

  82’

• 10

  E. Buendia

  61’

  77’

• 3

  Victor Lindelof

• 9

  H. Elliott

• 26

  L. Bogarde

• 19

  J. Sancho

Manager

• U. Emery

Tottenham team news

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Tottenham's lengthy injury list is not getting shorter anytime soon. There have been improvements at the very least, as Randal Kolo Muani returned to full training. Yves Bissouma and Dominic Solanke are all joining the fold soon. The long-term absentees like Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Radu Dragusin are all ruled out. Frank might opt to rotate his lineup on Sunday. Richarlison will be hopeful of starting despite Tel taking his chance well. Pape Sarr will take the number 10 role ahead of Lucas Bergvall. Destiny Udogie might be dropped as Pedro Porro and Spence share the fullback duties.

Predicted Lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Sarr, Simons; Richarlison

Aston Villa team news

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Emery would be sweating over the fitness of Ollie Watkins after the striker withdrew from the England squad after a freak collision with the post. England manager Thomas Tuchel explained that, as just a precautionary measure, and Emery would love for that to be the case. Youri Tielemans is sidelined until the end of November. Jadon Sancho, Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings will be good enough to make it to the bench again.

Predicted Lineup: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Bogarde; Malen, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins

Form

Head-to-Head Record

TOT

Last 5 matches

AVL

2

Wins

0

Draws

3

Wins

• Aston Villa

  2

  -

  0

  Tottenham

• Aston Villa

  2

  -

  1

  Tottenham

• Tottenham

  4

  -

  1

  Aston Villa

• Aston Villa

  0

  -

  4

  Tottenham

• Tottenham

  1

  -

  2

  Aston Villa

10

Goals scored

7

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

3/5

The Last Meeting

Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham were in a free fall in the league. They were closer to relegation spots than they were to European spots. Aston Villa, meanwhile, were chasing European football when the Lilywhites arrived. Despite early chances for both sides, there was no breakthrough. Ezri Konsa bundled home from close range after Watkins sent a loose ball in his path. Kamara then rifled one home from the right side to give Villa the insurance goal. 

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