Tottenham vs Aston Villa Prediction: Team News, Lineups & Match Preview

English Premier League  -  Tottenham Hotspur VS Aston Villa
Match Time:19-09-2026 19:30 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Tottenham Hotspur will host Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Premier League Gameweek 5 on Saturday, September 19, with both sides still searching for their first league victory of the 2026-27 campaign. Spurs sit 17th after four matches, while Villa have suffered three defeats and collected just one point so far.

Team Analysis:
Tottenham's start under Roberto De Zerbi has been difficult. Spurs have recorded two defeats and two draws in their opening four league matches and had scored only once against Premier League opposition before this weekend. Their 0-0 draw with Everton last week was also the first goalless Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. They were then beaten 3-1 by Liverpool in the EFL Cup, extending their winless run in all competitions to four matches.

Aston Villa have experienced similar problems in the league, losing three of their first four games. However, there are signs of improvement in attack. Villa scored their first Premier League goal of the season against Nottingham Forest and followed that defeat with a convincing 3-1 EFL Cup victory over Coventry City, with Tammy Abraham scoring twice. Villa have also won four of their last five meetings with Tottenham, although Spurs won the most recent encounter 2-1 away from home in May.

Player Situation:
Tottenham have several players unavailable, including Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Mykhaylo Mudryk. Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali are available, while James Maddison could be ready for a longer appearance after returning from injury as a substitute in recent matches. Mohammed Kudus may be managed after playing 75 minutes against Liverpool.

Villa will welcome Joao Gomes back after suspension. Pau Torres, Leon Goretzka, Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana remain unavailable, while Marco Bizot and Matty Cash are among the doubts. Abraham's two-goal performance in midweek could also give him an opportunity to retain his place in the attacking line.

Result Prediction:
Both teams have struggled to produce consistent attacking performances in the Premier League, but Villa appear to have gained some confidence after scoring seven goals across their last three matches in all competitions. Tottenham, meanwhile, have home advantage and an additional day's rest compared with Villa after their respective midweek cup fixtures.

The recent head-to-head record favours Villa, but Tottenham's improved availability and home advantage could help them avoid another defeat. A closely fought encounter with goals at both ends looks possible.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Aston Villa