Aston Villa host Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on Sunday in a crucial Premier League clash, with both sides chasing very different objectives.
Spurs head into the game fighting for survival after securing their first league win of 2026 with a 1–0 victory over Wolves. Meanwhile, Villa return from a narrow 1–0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Europa League, but remain firmly in contention for a top-five finish and possible Champions League qualification.
Under Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham have shown signs of improvement, picking up four points in their last two matches—matching their previous 13-game total. Their pressing game has improved significantly, offering hope as they aim to climb out of the relegation zone, where they currently sit just two points from safety.
Villa, managed by Unai Emery, come into the fixture with strong home form, having won four consecutive matches at Villa Park. They also boast a dominant recent record against Spurs, winning their last four meetings across all competitions.
Team News
Tottenham’s recent win came at a cost. Xavi Simons is out for the season with an ACL injury, while Dominic Solanke is a doubt with a hamstring issue. Several other players remain sidelined, including Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, and Guglielmo Vicario. However, Destiny Udogie could return to the squad.
Villa also have injury concerns, with Amadou Onana ruled out due to a calf problem, while Boubacar Kamara remains a doubt. Emery may rotate his squad with European commitments in mind.
Match Outlook
Tottenham will be desperate for points as they look to escape relegation, while Villa aim to strengthen their push for a Champions League spot. Given Villa’s strong home form and recent dominance in this fixture, they enter as slight favourites—but Spurs’ renewed intensity under De Zerbi suggests this could be a tightly contested encounter.
Prediction: Aston Villa 2–1 Tottenham
