Tottenham has struggled recently, winning only two out of their last 12 matches. Following their loss to Bournemouth, team captain Cristian Romero apologized to fans for the team’s poor performance and hinted at issues within the club’s management. Spurs currently sit in 13th place in the league and are eager to improve in their upcoming Cup match this weekend.
Aston Villa, after an impressive 11-match winning streak, faced a setback against league leaders Arsenal. Since that loss, they have won one match and drawn another. The upcoming game against Spurs will be crucial for Villa as they aim to maintain their strong performance in all competitions. This match promises to be competitive, as Unai Emery’s team seeks to advance to the next round.
In total, Spurs and Villa have clashed 178 times in various competitions, with Spurs leading the series with 79 wins. Aston Villa has claimed victory 63 times, and 36 matches ended in draws. Spurs last triumphed over Villa in 2024, winning 4-1 in the Premier League, with another earlier victory of 4-0 the same year.
The last meeting saw Aston Villa win 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Their previous FA Cup encounter was on February 9, 2025, where Villa again came out on top with a 2-1 victory. Currently, Villa is on a three-match winning streak against Spurs in all competitions.
Tottenham vs. Aston Villa – Team News
Injuries have plagued Tottenham this season, with key players like Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke unavailable. New injuries have affected Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, and Rodrigo Bentancur. Kudus is expected to be sidelined until March due to a recent injury, while Bentancur suffered a hamstring issue against Bournemouth.
Aston Villa will also be missing several key players for this match, including Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley. Emiliano Martinez and Tyrone Mings’ participation is still uncertain, with Mings set to be evaluated before the match. However, Pau Torres has returned from a calf injury and may start.
Prediction
Tottenham is not performing at their best. Despite briefly leading against Bournemouth, they ultimately lost to a late goal, marking their first defeat of 2026. Given their recent struggles against Villa, they will need to be cautious.
Aston Villa, after a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace and a strong run prior to facing Arsenal, remains unbeaten in their last two matches. They will likely be favored going into the weekend, especially considering their recent success against Spurs.
Tottenham 1-3 Aston Villa.
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