Aston Villa's strong run meets Tottenham's bid for consistency in an enticing FA Cup third-round showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
| Tournament: | FA Cup |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London |
| Date: | 10.01.2026 |
| Time: | 17:45 GMT |
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Form and Head to Head
Tottenham's last match saw them lose 3-2 away to Bournemouth. In their last six matches, Spurs have experienced poor form with just one win, two draws, and three losses.
Aston Villa played out a goalless draw in their most recent match away to Crystal Palace. Over their last six fixtures, the Villains have been in fine form, securing four wins, one draw, and one loss.
Notably, Tottenham have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Aston Villa in all competitions. The previous encounter between these two sides saw Aston Villa secure a 2-1 victory at Tottenham in a Premier League match back in October.
Aston Villa have won their last 3 matches against Tottenham in all competitions. While Tottenham have had the upper hand in recent years, winning 2 of the last 6 matches, Aston Villa have also won 4 of those matches. Aston Villa have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Tottenham in all competitions.
Who is the betting favourite in Tottenham vs Aston Villa?
According to latest odds, Aston Villa are slight favourites at around 38% implied win probability to beat Spurs, while Thomas Frank's side sit at 36%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 7/4 | BresBet |
| Aston Villa | 13/8 | Betfred |
| Draw | 13/5 | Skybet |
Odds last updated at 1PM Saturday, 10th January.
BresBet
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Probable Lineups
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): A. Kinsky; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Palhinha, Gray; Odobert, Simons, Tel; Richarlison.
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Tielemans; Buendia, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Team Prediction
While Tottenham will be eager to progress in the FA Cup, Aston Villa's recent form and head-to-head record suggest they will be a formidable opponent. Aston Villa's attacking prowess, combined with Tottenham's defensive vulnerabilities, could see the visitors edge this encounter. Expect a closely fought match, but Aston Villa are likely to come out on top by a narrow margin.
Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tip
Our Tottenham vs Aston Villa Bet Builder Tip includes Over 2.5 goals, C. Romero over 0.5 shots, over 3.5 cards, and Aston Villa to win.
Best odds of 8/1 available at bet365 while publishing.
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