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Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +11 goal difference
BetGenius backs Tottenham or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Tottenham host Aston Villa in Premier League round five with both sides seeking early-season momentum near the bottom of the table. Tottenham sit 17th with two points from their opening fixtures, having struggled to find consistency in front of goal. With several attacking options sidelined through injury, including Dejan Kulusevski and Mykhailo Mudryk, the hosts will lean on defensive solidity on home soil.
Aston Villa travel to north London in 19th position, carrying just one point from four league matches with a goal difference of minus six. Unai Emery's squad is also dealing with key absences, including Joao Gomes through suspension alongside midfield injuries to Leon Goretzka and Amadou Onana. Villa's recent domestic results include a 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest and a 4-0 loss at Brighton.
While head-to-head history between these teams has historically produced goals, both clubs enter this contest in subdued scoring form in the league. Tottenham have managed clean sheets in low-scoring draws against Everton and Nottingham Forest, while Villa have scored just once across four league games. A tightly contested fixture with limited clear openings is expected.
Combined scoring rate: 2.3 goals per game (Tottenham at home plus Aston Villa away).
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ipswich | 8 | -4 | 10 |
| 10 | Hull City | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 7 | -4 | 8 |
| 12 | Aston Villa | 7 | -4 | 8 |
| 13 | Manchester United | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 7 | -8 | 7 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 8 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 | CoventryRelegation - Championship | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | FulhamRelegation - Championship | 7 | -3 | 5 |
Aston Villa have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.4 goals a game, both teams scored in 80% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Tottenham hold home advantage against an Aston Villa side that has collected only one point from four league matches and conceded seven goals. Villa are missing several key midfield figures including the suspended Joao Gomes, while Tottenham have demonstrated resilience in recent scoreless draws against Everton and Nottingham Forest. Backing Tottenham to avoid defeat covers both the home victory and the stalemate.
Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
