The Matchday 37 clash in the Premier League between Aston Villa and Tottenham will take place on May 16 at Villa Park in Birmingham. Aston Villa vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Aston Villa
The Birmingham side has won 7 of their last 8 league matches, losing only to Manchester City away with a score of 1-2. This surge has propelled Unai Emery's team into contention for a Champions League spot. Currently, the team is in sixth place, trailing Chelsea, who are fifth, only on goal difference. Notably, Aston Villa has secured back-to-back 1-0 victories over Fulham and Bournemouth in their last two matches.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 7 of Aston Villa's last 8 Premier League games.
- Aston Villa is unbeaten in 10 of their last 12 Premier League matches (8 wins and 2 draws).
- The club has not lost in the first half in their last eight league matches (3 wins and 5 draws).
Predicted lineup for Aston Villa (4-3-3)
Emiliano Martinez – Lucas Digne, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings – Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana – Marco Asensio, Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers.
Forward Marcus Rashford is out for the rest of the season due to injury. Midfielder Jacob Ramsey will miss the match due to suspension.
Tottenham
The London side has failed to win in their last five Premier League matches. During this stretch, the team has suffered four defeats, sharing points only with West Ham (1-1). In the previous round, Ange Postecoglou's men lost 0-2 at home to Crystal Palace. The club is in a lowly 17th place but is 16 points clear of the nearest relegation zone rival.
- In their last 10 Premier League games, Tottenham has only defeated Southampton (2 draws and 7 losses).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Tottenham's last 6 league matches.
- The club has not won in the second half in their last eight Premier League matches (3 draws and 4 losses).
Predicted lineup for Tottenham (4-4-2)
Antonin Kinsky – Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Jed Spence – Archie Gray, Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski – Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert.
Defender Radu Dragusin, forward Dane Scarlett, and midfielders Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Bergvall, and James Maddison are out for the rest of the season due to injuries.
Referee
Peter Bankes (England)
Matches – 22 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 84;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 18%.
Aston Villa vs. Tottenham: Match Prediction
The current form of the clubs speaks for itself. The hosts have won 7 of their last 8 Premier League games this spring, showcasing strong defensive performances by conceding only four goals in this stretch, two of which came in the defeat to Manchester City. Meanwhile, Tottenham has seemingly given up, with their chances of finishing in the top half long gone, and their Premier League status already secured. Their recent league match against Crystal Palace showed that Tottenham is saving their energy for the Europa League final.
Aston Villa is likely to secure an easy and confident victory. The visitors will rotate their squad, giving playing time to second-string players, while the Birmingham side needs all three points to finish in the top five of the Premier League. Unai Emery's team would also benefit from improving their goal difference, as it is currently the reason they trail Chelsea in the standings. Additionally, Aston Villa has won their last four home league matches, while Tottenham has collected only one point in their last five away league games.
My prediction: Aston Villa with a handicap (-1.5)
