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Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Predictions, Picks & Odds – 19/09/2026
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Tottenham sit 17th after a wretched start under Roberto De Zerbi, still without a league victory this term. Their recent form reads as a mixed bag of draws and defeats interspersed with cup wins, and the failure to score in any of their three Premier League outings is alarming. Mykhailo Mudryk's ankle injury compounds the frustration, though James Maddison's return to training offers a glimmer of hope for a side crying out for creativity.
Aston Villa arrive in north London in equally dire straits, occupying 18th place with just a single point and no goals scored across three fixtures. Unai Emery's men have looked blunt in attack, and fitness concerns around Matty Cash and Johan Manzambi have limited his options. A midweek win provided some relief, yet the Premier League remains a source of deep concern for a club that harbours far loftier ambitions than a relegation scrap.
Tottenham's home advantage at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is central to our pick. Spurs have shown flickers of life in north London, collecting two wins from their last five across all competitions at home. Villa's away form is similarly patchy, with two defeats in their last five on the road. The home or draw selection at 2.00 reflects Spurs' marginal edge on their own turf.
Villa's goalscoring drought is alarming: nil goals in three Premier League outings. Unai Emery's side have looked blunt in attack, and potential fitness concerns over Matty Cash add further uncertainty. Tottenham, by contrast, could welcome James Maddison back into the squad after a shoulder problem, offering a creative spark that has been sorely missed in De Zerbi's early tenure.
Both clubs are level on a single point with identical goal differences of minus five, underlining how evenly matched these struggling sides are. That parity makes a draw a realistic outcome, strengthening the double chance selection. Villa's toothless attack tilts the balance fractionally toward the hosts, particularly if Maddison features. Backing Spurs not to lose feels the shrewdest route through this fixture.
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Trends to Know about Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
- Both sides scoreless in three matches
- Villa winless away, Spurs host advantage
- Maddison's return boosts Tottenham creativity
Form & Statistics: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
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Lineups: Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur
Starters
- 1 Kinsky
- 2 Porro
- 3 van Hecke
- 4 Van de Ven
- 5 Udogie
- 6 Tonali
- 7 Bentancur
- 8 Sávio
- 9 Gallagher
- 10 Tel
- 11 Marmoush
Bench
- Dúbravka
- Robertson
- Senesi
- Gray
- Bergvall
- Fernandes
- Solanke
Absent
- James Maddison (injury)
- Mykhaylo Mudryk (injury)
- Xavi Simons (injury)
- Wilson Odobert (injury)
- Mykhailo Mudryk (ankle injury (sidelined for 6-8 weeks))
- Mohammed Kudus (thigh injury (setback, ruled out for rest of season))
- Dejan Kulusevski (knee injury (out since May 2025, not expected back until next season))
Aston Villa
Starters
- 1 Suzuki
- 2 Cash
- 3 Lindelöf
- 4 Mings
- 5 Maatsen
- 6 Kamara
- 7 Barkley
- 8 McGinn
- 9 Buendía
- 10 Hemmings
- 11 Jackson
Bench
- Bizot
- Ruggeri
- Torres
- Garnacho
- Abraham
- Mbaye
- Bogarde
- Wan-Bissaka
- Edward
Absent
- João Gomes (suspended)
- Leon Goretzka (injury)
- Taylor Harwood-Bellis (suspended)
- Brian Madjo (injury)
- Johan Manzambi (injury)
- Amadou Onana (injury)
Low confidence
Both sets of lineups carry a speculative caveat at this stage, so the tactical picture may yet shift before kickoff. That said, a mirror image of 4-2-3-1 formations shapes up at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with each side deploying a double pivot to protect a back four.
For Spurs, Sávio and Gallagher offer width and energy in behind Marmoush, while Villa's threat is likely to funnel through McGinn and Buendía in the half-spaces. Matty Cash's inclusion remains doubtful, meaning the away side's right flank is a position to monitor closely as team news firms up.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa Match?
What time is Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa?
Tottenham host Aston Villa at 12:30 BST on Saturday 19 September 2026.
Where is Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa being played?
This fixture takes place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London.
How Can I Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa on TV and Live Stream?
This match is available to watch via Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.
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