Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Two camps who will mark their respective returns from October’s international break this weekend, Tottenham will welcome Aston Villa to north London.
Tottenham
Starting with the hosts, getting a new era underway over the summer following Thomas Frank’s arrival in north London, Tottenham appear to be enjoying life under the former Brentford boss. Heading into October’s international break with a 2-1 victory away at Premier League returners Leeds, Spurs mark their return this weekend sat in bronze medal position. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 1-0 win at home against Spanish outfit Villarreal, the Lilywhites have suffered just a single defeat from any of their first 10 appearances across all competitions. Making real history back in May as they were crowned Europa League champions thanks to a famous 1-0 victory against domestic rivals Manchester United, Spurs have their sights firmly set on booking a top-four return this season.
Tottenham Team News
All still dealing with respective knee injuries, Tottenham will once again be without the trio of Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski and England international James Maddison this weekend. Likewise, drastically failing to find his feet since completing a loan switch from PSG, Randal Kolo Muani remains a doubt.
Making a real impact after arriving from German giants Bayern Munich back in August, former Fulham ace Joao Palhinha will start in the middle of the park. Featuring from reigning world champions Argentina over the past fortnight, Cristian Romero will partner Micky van de Ven at the back.
Aston Villa
As for the visitors, while Aston Villa might have endured a stuttering start to proceedings when opening up the new campaign back in August, Unai Emery’s camp had turned a major corner prior to October’s international break. Last seen heading into the fortnight interval with a 2-1 win at home against Premier League newcomers Burnley, the one-time Arsenal boss will simply be calling on his squad to carry on from where they left off earlier in the month. Getting their Europa League adventure underway with consecutive victories against Bologna and Feyenoord, Sunday’s guests should be relishing their return to domestic action here. Signing off September with a 3-1 win against Fulham, Aston Villa have won all of their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 8-2.
Aston Villa Team News
Dealing with a calf issue and not featuring across any format over the past month, Aston Villa are once again sweating over the fitness of Belgium international Youri Tielemans. However, despite failing to make any kind of impact since completing a loan switch from Chelsea, Jadon Sancho could return to Emery’s squad here.
Bagging a brace against Burnley prior to October’s international break and also getting on the scoresheet while away with Holland last weekend, Donnell Malen should keep his spot from the start. Staying put in the Midlands this summer, Emi Martinez will start between the sticks in north London.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Key Factors to Consider
- When Tottenham and Aston Villa last met for a Premier League showdown on May 16th, Sunday’s guests collected a 2-0 victory in the Midlands.
- In fact, Villa have won five of their previous seven meetings against Spurs across all competitions.
- Villa have won their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 8-2.
- Tottenham have suffered just a single defeat from any of their first 10 matchups across all formats.
- Five of the last six meetings between Tottenham and Aston Villa in north London have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Two camps who entered October’s international break enjoying their own respective flurries, neutrals will be hoping for an enjoyable showdown from the capital this weekend. Watching Spurs muster just a single clean sheet from their previous five matchups across all competitions, chances could come thick and fast here. It should be noted, with five of the last six meetings between Tottenham and Aston Villa in north London finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome on Sunday afternoon.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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