Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur predictions for this FA Cup tie. Tottenham, still recovering from recent cup disappointment, face a tough FA Cup fourth-round clash against in-form Aston Villa in the West Midlands on Sunday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

FA Cup | Feb 9, 2025 at 5:30pm UK at Villa Park

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions

Will Spurs’ Nightmare Week Continue at Villa Park?

• Tottenham’s Injury Nightmare
  • Spurs are missing over ten first-team players, including key attackers and defenders, making squad depth a serious concern ahead of this tie.
• Villa’s Home Fortress
  • Unai Emery’s men are unbeaten in their last ten home matches in all competitions, making Villa Park a tough place for any opponent.
• Defensive Struggles on Both Sides
  • Villa have conceded in 12 of their last 13 matches, while Tottenham’s backline has been ravaged by injuries, suggesting a high-scoring game is likely.

Best Bet for Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur head into Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Aston Villa reeling from a humiliating midweek collapse at Anfield. Ange Postecoglou’s side, having carried a slender 1-0 lead into the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final, were utterly dismantled by Liverpool in a ruthless 4-0 thrashing. If that result wasn’t bad enough, their already lengthy injury list grew even further as Richarlison was forced off before half-time, adding to Postecoglou’s ever-growing selection headache. Now, with confidence shattered and squad depth depleted, Spurs must dust themselves off for a battle at Villa Park, a venue where the hosts have been formidable this season.

Aston Villa, despite suffering a disappointing 2-0 loss to Wolves in their last outing, have been a different beast on home soil. Unai Emery’s men are unbeaten in their last ten matches at Villa Park in all competitions, and with a week’s rest ahead of this fixture, they will be eager to take advantage of Tottenham’s fragile state. The Villans edged past West Ham in the previous round of the FA Cup and have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, but against a Tottenham side still licking their wounds, this represents an ideal opportunity to book their place in the fifth round.

Best Bet for Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

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For this clash, our best bet is Aston Villa to win and Over 2.5 Goals.

Why Aston Villa to Win and Over 2.5 Goals is the Best Bet

Tottenham’s injury crisis and recent struggles make this an ideal fixture for Aston Villa to exploit. Spurs are missing a staggering number of first-team players, with key names like James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven all unavailable. The squad is stretched thin, and the exhaustion from their Anfield horror show will only make matters worse.

Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy is well known—his side will continue to play on the front foot regardless of their problems. However, that leaves them incredibly vulnerable defensively, as seen in the way Liverpool tore through them on Thursday night. Their recent FA Cup third-round tie against non-league Tamworth, which embarrassingly went to extra time before Spurs finally scraped a 3-0 win, suggests that even against lower opposition, they are far from secure at the back. Villa, boasting a dangerous attack led by Donyell Malen and the in-form Morgan Rogers, will relish the opportunity to carve open Tottenham’s shaky defence.

On the other hand, Villa’s own defensive record is not spotless. They have conceded in 12 of their last 13 matches, and their last six home games have seen both teams find the net. Even with Spurs’ depleted squad, the likes of Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski can still cause problems going forward, meaning there is a high chance of goals at both ends. With Villa’s attacking quality and Tottenham’s defensive woes, this game has all the ingredients for a high-scoring affair, with the hosts likely emerging as winners.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick puts it:

“Tottenham are coming into this match shattered, both physically and mentally. Villa, on the other hand, are rested and have been fantastic at home. With Spurs leaking goals and struggling for options, backing Villa to win in a high-scoring game offers great value.”

Given the way these two teams have been performing, a 3-1 victory for Aston Villa looks like a strong possibility. Villa’s home advantage and fresher legs should see them take control, while Spurs might still have enough attacking threat to grab a goal, even if their defensive frailties prove costly once again.

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