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Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 17 May
• Kick-Off Time: 06:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Villa Park

The Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur match will be played at the iconic Villa Park on Saturday, 17 May. The sixth-placed team will host the 17th-placed team in an exciting clash in the Premier League.

Unai Emery has done a great job with Villa since his arrival a few seasons ago. He took them to the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals and now, once again, they are in the race of getting a Champions League spot. Currently, they have played 36 matches in which they have won 18 games, drawn nine, and lost nine. With 63 points on the table, they are tied with Chelsea and are sitting in sixth spot. Due to a poor goal difference, Chelsea are in the fifth spot and both teams will compete for the UCL spot. Only two league games are remaining, and Villa have to win both of them to have any chances of getting the fifth spot. Facing Spurs at home won't be an easy task, but they do have the quality to win this upcoming fixture.

A lot has been said about Spurs and Ange Postecoglou this season, but despite much criticism and poor performance, they are in the finals of the UEFA Europa League. In 36 games, they have won 11 matches, drawn five, and lost 20 games. In the Premier League, they are sitting just above the relegation zone and will not be happy with their current position in the league. They have nothing to lose in the league, as they are safe and won't be getting into the relegation zone. Despite this, they will aim to get points in the last two games and finish as high as possible. They will play for their pride for sure. This will be a mouthwatering clash.

Aston Villa Team News

Ramsay will serve a one-match suspension after his two yellow cards against Bournemouth, while Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford is out with a hamstring injury. Youri Tielemans is also doubtful for the upcoming fixture. The rest of the squad are fit to play against Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Dejan Kulusevski is still doubtful due to a knee injury, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, and Radu Dragusin have all been lost for the season due to injuries. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for selection.

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups

Aston Villa Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Dibu Martinez

Defenders: Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne

Midfielders: Kamara, Onana

Forwards: Rogers, Asensio, McGinn, Watkins

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Kinsky

Defenders: Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence

Midfielders: Gray, Bentancur, Sarr

Forwards: Odobert, Son, Tel

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head Records

Both teams have faced each other 176 times, out of which Villa won 61 games, 36 matches ended in draws and Spurs won 79 games. In the last five fixtures, Villa won three games and Spurs won two matches.

Key Players to Watch in Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa)

Players with his unique combinations are rare, often lost in dysfunctional academy systems or misprofiled entirely. His most notable trait is his powerful ball-carrying through the centre of the pitch. A hallmark of many of football's greatest midfielders has been their ability to carry the ball from their box into the opposition half, seamlessly combining technical dribbling with the strength to roll off challenges.

He is very brave on the ball and perfectly suits Emry's style of play. Rogers can score as well as provide assists; he is very composed and doesn't panic in the final third. Physically, he is strong and can glide past players with his decent pace and agility. This season, he has played 47 games, in which he scored 12 goals and provided 11 assists.

Mathys Tel (Tottenham Hotspur)

Tel is an explosive forward who can operate as a centre forward, right winger, or left winger. Standing at an ideal height for a modern attacker, he possesses the rare blend of pace, technical ability, and physicality. He excels in one-on-one situations, using quick footwork and body feints to beat defenders.

His playing style allows him to be unpredictable in possession, capable of cutting inside to shoot or driving to the byline to deliver pinpoint crosses. He's got a very good goal-scoring instinct, and despite not playing a lot this season, he has impressed everyone at Tottenham. This season, he has played 17 games, in which he scored two goals and provided one assist.

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction

Villa will have to win the rest of their games to get the Champions League spot, and they will surely give their best. On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur will rotate its squad so that players stay fresh for the Europa League final. Most probably, the home team will comfortably win this match and get three points.

Predicted Score: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur

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