Tottenham vs Aston Villa

Tottenham have endured a testing run, opening their domestic campaign without a win in four matches. Their most recent outings saw them draw against Nottingham Forest and Everton, before a defeat away to Liverpool in the League Cup. Antonín Kinský has recorded 9 saves over his four listed matches, while Sávio, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Mikey Moore have been the side's best-rated players. Aston Villa arrive after a victory over Coventry in the League Cup, following a defeat to Nottingham Forest and a win against Club Brugge KV. Z. Suzuki has made 15 saves over his four matches, with J. McGinn, Pau Torres, and Alysson Edward providing the goal contributions.

The recent history between these sides is split, with Aston Villa claiming three wins and Tottenham two across their five most recent meetings. Aston Villa have found success at this stadium in two of their last three visits, though Tottenham claimed the most recent encounter between the two in May.

• Tottenham are without D. Kulusevski, M. Mudryk, and Richarlison, three of the five ruled out.
• Aston Villa are missing A. Onana, I. Maatsen, and L. Goretzka, three of the four ruled out.
• Tottenham have clearly more of the ball on average across their listed matches, while Aston Villa have averaged slightly less possession.
• J. McGinn has 1 goal and 1 assist over the listed matches for Aston Villa, while Mikey Moore has 1 goal and 1 assist for Tottenham.

Tottenham will look to leverage their home advantage, having recorded two clean sheets in their recent home matches despite their winless streak. With Mikey Moore providing attacking threat for the hosts and Z. Suzuki having been busy in goal for Aston Villa, the match may be decided by defensive discipline. Tottenham appear slightly better placed to control the tempo given their recent possession figures, leaning toward the hosts.

Our records do not contain a league table for the current season, which leaves the respective standing of these two sides unclear.