The attention will be on the battle for a Champions League position in the Premier League this weekend, as Aston Villa host Tottenham. Villa currently holds the advantage at this stage, and Unai Emery’s side could move eight points clear of their rivals with a success on Sunday. However, it is a must-win fixture for Spurs if they are to finish in the top four positions.
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It has been an excellent season to this point for Aston Villa, but they will likely need to keep their calm if they are to secure a place in the Champions League spots. The Midlands club come into this round of matches after winning each of their last three, and they could potentially end the round within three points of third-place Arsenal if results go their way.
It is a must-win fixture for Tottenham on Sunday, as they currently sit five points behind their rivals. Meanwhile, a win over Villa this weekend could give the North London club the opportunity to go into the top four if they are able to record a victory in their game in hand. Spurs come into this weekend after winning two of their last three, while they have suffered only one defeat in their last five.
Villa have been excellent in the final third throughout this season, netting 59 goals already in 2023-24. That is the most goals that they have scored at this stage of the season since 1932-33. Meanwhile, their Premier League-high for goals scored in a single season remains the 71 that they netted during Martin O’Neill’s reign in 2007-08.
Tottenham’s away record would also be a slight concern ahead of this showdown, as they have won just once in their previous six on the road. However, they have still scored at least two or more goals in five of the six fixtures that they have played over that period.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Head to Head
Villa have recorded wins in each of their last three league matches against Tottenham, which is their longest winning run against Spurs since January 1996.
However, Tottenham’s defeat in this fixture last term ended their eleven-game unbeaten record away from home at Villa Park. Spurs landed nine wins and two draws in eleven away matches against the Midlands side between March 2009 and April 2022.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Team News
Jacob Ramsey is expected to be out until early April for the home side, while Boubacar Kamara, Tyrone Mings, and Emiliano Buendia are out for the season. Richarlison will be missing for Spurs this weekend, as he recovers from a knee injury. Meanwhile, Pedro Porro is a doubt, but the full-back could be fit enough for a place on the bench.
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Aston Villa’s recent form has typified their season, as they have won three games on the bounce on four separate occasions under Emery. Only two previous managers since 2010 have been able to achieve that layer of consistency.
However, Spurs and their dominant away record against Villa is something that could be challenging to overlook. They may have suffered a defeat in this fixture last term, but they haven’t lost on back-to-back trips to Villa Park since November 2004.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Prediction
This is a massive fixture in the Premier League for both of these teams on Sunday, and the completion of the top four race could look different. However, we like the chances of Tottenham landing maximum points, as they looked back to somewhere near their best when registering maximum points in their previous fixture.
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